Basic PowerBuilder 11 Programming

PowerBuilder Training Overview

This course introduces students to the Powerbuilder 11 development environment. Each component of the PowerBuilder 11 IDE is covered in the context of using Powerbuilder to develop GUI-based client/server business applications. Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

Use the System Tree to create workspaces and targets.

Use the Application Painter to create application objects.

Use the Window Painter to create windows.

Use the PowerScript language to write scripts to perform required processing.

Create user functions and user events.

Use the DataWindow Painter to create Data Windows and select appropriate presentation styles and data sources.

Use the Query Painter to interactively construct and edit SQL statements.

Use the Database Painter to define extended attributes and manage database tables.

Use the Menu Painter to create traditional and contemporary menus.

Debug PowerBuilder applications.

Package a PowerBuilder application for distribution.

Discuss the alternative deployment types, including pcode, machine code, and .NET WinForm applications.

A series of written and lab exercises will be used to reinforce the classroom education.

Powerbuilder Training Audience

This intensive hands-on course is designed for application programmers responsible for the design and implementation of client/server applications using PowerBuilder 11.

Powerbuilder Training Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of the Windows operating system.

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Introduction to SQL, or equivalent experience.

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Experience in a programming language, such as COBOL, Visual Basic, C++, or Java

PowerBuilder Training Course duration

5 Days

PowerBuilder Training Course Outline

Introduction to PowerBuilder
	Role of PowerBuilder in Application Development PowerBuilder Application Architectures Platforms and Databases Supported by PowerBuilder PowerBuilder Concepts and Terminology Versions of PowerBuilder PowerBuilder Resource Requirements
The Powerbuilder Environment
	Painter Structure Customizing Toolbars The System Tree The Clip Window Managing Painter Views and Panes Object Browser
Creating an Application
	Creating Workspaces Creating Targets Application Object Properties Application Object Properties
Creating Windows
	Types of Windows and Controls Building Windows Window Inheritance
PowerBuilder Scripts
	Language Syntax Using the PowerScript Painter Control Structures PowerScript Functions Structures Script Inheritance
User-Defined Function and Events
	Global Functions versus Object Functions Creating User Functions Defining User Events Invoking User Events
Creating Data Windows
	Presentation Styles Data Sources DataWindow SQL Options Customizing the DataWindow Design
Implementing Data Windows
	Associating DataWindow Objects with DataWindow Controls Transaction Objects DataWindow Functions
DataWindow Updates
	Controlling Updates Data Validation Process Transaction Management
Creating Menus
	Menus Styles Traditional Contemporary Creating Menu Bars and Toolbars Menu Events and Scripts Popup Menus Menu Inheritance
MDI Applications
	MDI Window Types MDI?Related PowerScript Functions MDI Menus
Distributing the Application
	Creating an Application Executable PowerBuilder Resource Files PowerBuilder Dynamic Libraries Creating a Machine Code Executable Creating a .NET WinForm Application
Supplemental Topics (as time permits)
	The PowerBuilder Debugger Managing Database Tables Maintaining Database Profiles Manipulating Table Data Creating Extended Attributes Assigning Extended Attributes Creating and Maintaining Table Definitions The Library Painter