PowerBuilder 9.0 Reference Manual

Author: Zhang Changfu
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book is a reference manual for PowerBuilder 9.0. It consists of 7 chapters and 1 appendix, covering the new features of PowerBuilder 9.0, the PowerScript language, system functions, properties, events, and functions of all objects. It focuses on the access methods for widely used, easily misunderstood, or error-prone DataWindow properties and the access methods for DataWindow data. Additionally, it provides numerous examples that can be directly run in applications for reference when writing programs. Detailed explanations and important considerations for frequently used, error-prone, and functionally similar functions are provided. The appendix includes the calling formats and application examples of common Windows API, which are applicable to Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, and Windows XP operating systems. The book is rich in content, detailed in explanation, and incorporates the author's years of experience, lessons learned, and insights in developing PowerBuilder and database applications. This enables readers to quickly grasp the essence of developing PowerBuilder applications and avoid detours. The book is suitable for computer software developers to read and can also serve as a textbook for students and instructors in higher education institutions and training programs. It is an indispensable reference for developing various applications using PowerBuilder and an excellent textbook for those seeking to deeply learn PowerBuilder.