Advanced PowerBuilder

MDI Applications - Objectives

MDI is an acronym for 'Multiple Document Interface'. MDI is everywhere. You and your users probably use them all the time and may not even realize it. PowerBuilder environment is a MDI application, and so are most MS-Windows packages.

Basically, using an MDI application means that you can open several windows at the same time and more over open copies of the same window. You can move, resize, minimize, maximize, tile and cascade any or all these windows, allowing you to see exactly the information you need, and require.

Due to the added functionality and demand of today's user, you are 'forced' to produce these type of applications, reproducing options that every other MS-Windows application has to offer.

After this session you will:

	have clear understanding of MDI applications.
	understand Inter Object communication in an MDI environment.
	know about how to convert 'Product Management System' a SDI ( Single Document Interface ) to MDI application

Estimated session time: 180+ minutes

Prerequisites:

	You should have PowerBuilder ( Desktop/ Professional/ Enterprise version ) installed on your computer.
	You should complete exercises given till 'PowerScript - Database Operations' session.

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