Introduction to ENFORM

Types of ENFORM Queries

Using ENFORM—The Basics

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Types of ENFORM

Queries

There are three types of ENFORM queries:

1. temporary

2. stored

3. compiled

Temporary Queries A temporary query is illustrated in Figure 2-2. In this type of query, the ENFORM

specifications are entered conversationally and saved. The LIST statement is executed

immediately after it is entered. Temporary queries are useful for spontaneous access

to the database when the query is relatively simple; i.e., a limited amount of

information is required from one or two files only.

Figure 2-2. Temporary Queries

:ENFORM

> OPEN

> LIST ;

> ? EXIT

ENFORM

Reports

Stored Queries A stored query is illustrated in Figure 2-3. In this type of query, ENFORM

specifications are entered in an edit file and saved. The edit file can be used as a

source file for ENFORM and run whenever you need it. Stored queries are useful for

developing ENFORM queries that will be used repeatedly by different people in your

installation.

Figure 2-3. Stored Queries

:ENFORM

> ? EDIT Query

> ? EXIT

1 OPEN

2 LIST ;

:ENFORM

> ? RUN Query

Edit File

Report