> 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

In addition to what they have already said. I suggest "1001 Things You Wanted to Know About Visual FoxPro" written by Marcia, Andy and Rick Schummer.

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