Borland C++Builder™ 6 Developer’s Guide

Chapter 7. Database Programming

by Mark Cashman

IN THIS CHAPTER

• What Are Data Modules?

• Why Use a Data Module?

• How to Use a Data Module in Applications, DLLs, and Distributed Objects

• What Goes in a Data Module?

• How to Add Properties to a Data Module?

• How to Use the Data Module Designer

• The Data Diagram Editor

• Advanced Concepts in Data Module Usage

C++Builder Data Modules are the fundamental basis for implementing the nonvisual side of your C++ Builder application. This chapter covers the fundamentals and stylistic elements of using Data Modules in your implementations.

The C++Builder Data Module Designer does for data modules what the Form Designer does for visual forms—it enables you to place, select, modify, delete, and edit components in data modules. ...