> Sir, I am Sreepathy, resident of Bangalore, aged 53 yrs, having little
> knowledge on computer system, knowing few simple commands of
> FoxBase.
>
> Sir I am in the process of generating a DataBase of my family, i.e
> database of family members address, profession, detail of family
> members etc.
>
> Since I don't know any other computer coding languages, I thought
> I can manage with using utility commands of FoxBase and carry
> on my work.
>
> But the problem is FoxBase will not get executed in Vista / Window XP
> and presently Windows 98 O/s is hardly used.
>
> To overcome my problem I decided to switch over to FoxPro from FoxBase
> and I purchased your Visual FoxPro Made Simple book recently.
>
> Can some one mail me a set of sample source which I can manage to follow
> the procedure and generate a source code to maintain my family database.
>
> my requirement is
>
> 1. Menu programme (like data entry, listing, exit)
> 2. Simple Data entry programme with facility like
> a. brows and pick city names/codes from another database file.
> b. brows and pick profession from hardcoded list
> c. date validation for date of birth
> d. facility to add new record, modify the existing record and delete
> the unwanted record.
> 3. Printing programme, like address labels or family tree formation.... or
> city-wise family members list.
> 4. (If possible) Programme to send mass e-mail (i.e to all members) using
> mail address from the .dbf file (e.g sending invitation/notifications)...
> 5. Programm to brows the database to check/quick search the availability
> of any perticular name on the basis of name/city control
>
> My aim is if I generate executable file for this process, any of my
> family members can work on this without the knowledge of FoxPro/
> FoxBase basic utility commands
>
> I once again request the community please oblige and help me in this
> regards. The only problem in FoxPro is no books are available in the
> market in Bangalore, India.
>
> Please note that my requirement is only for personal use and not
> for commercial purpose. I am not afford to spend huge money for
> this requirement.
>
> Or please let me know where I can get a book to learn more on
> FoxPro-9 programming. In Bangalore there is no books available
> after FoxPro 2.5.
>
> Sreepathy
> Mobile : +919845948919

As far as I know VFP language contains for compatibility many if not all FoxBase commands.
Since you are familiar with FoxBase language, and
I assume that you are going to purchase VFP anyway, and then you could start enhancing your programming skills directly from VFP Help. You could start working applying FoxBase knowledge while gradually learning on the examples/solutions providing with VFP Help.


Best Wishes,

Yuri Rubinov