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Newcomers DBPro Corner / need help with database prgram.

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Stinger
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Posted: 3rd Jul 2004 12:57 Edited at: 3rd Jul 2004 13:02
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im making a database program for my mom called "Forgetful mom's movie mate". i call it that because she never remember what movies she has seen and which ones she hasnt. So for her birthday as one of her presents i said i would make her a program to help her remember what movies she has seen. Ive gone as for as i can one this program by myself (im very new to this, starterd yesterday).Ive goteen as far as typing in al the info. But now i need to know how to get the info she types in to save and then later be able to be open it up and search for the different movies. If you could help that would be nice. thanx. code is attached to this post.
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CattleRustler
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Posted: 3rd Jul 2004 13:02 Edited at: 3rd Jul 2004 13:03
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use simple text files for what you are doing, or TCA has some database plugins that you could use. I am usually way more helpful than this but I was about to go to sleep. If by tomorrow no else has helped I will help you out.


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Stinger
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Posted: 3rd Jul 2004 13:03 Edited at: 3rd Jul 2004 13:04
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i dont have DB: PRO though. i got jus DB.
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Don Malone
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Posted: 6th Jul 2004 07:33 Edited at: 6th Jul 2004 07:33
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I am going to go off topic slightly and recommend a program that is free.

It is called MovieTrack
http://www.movietrack.net/

It should fit your needs and be a better solution than trying to write the program in DarkBasic. The biggest problem you face is that DarkBasic Classic does not come with the commands you need to do database or major text editing. You would be better served if you want to write the program to use one of the free basic languages such as XBasic http://www.maxreason.com/software/xbasic/xbasic.html or RapidQ http://www.basicguru.com/rapidq/ or one of the Basic compilers listed at this site
http://www.thefreecountry.com/compilers/basic.shtml

They are more oriented to what you need.

By the way. I once wrote a DOS baseball card database program in QuickBasic 4.5 (wish I could find my source) so it can be done but you need good text commands and file commands to build with.

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