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Create a Natural Language Query Form in Microsoft Visual FoxPro

Integrate Microsoft English Query with your Visual FoxPro applications.

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Wouldn't it be nice if, instead of having to grapple with unfamiliar field names, table aliases and relational operators, users could query your databases in everyday English? Part 1 of this article showed you you how to use Microsoft English Query (EQ) to create a semantic model for your database. This portion of the article shows you how to create a VFP form that lets users enter queries in plain English and view the results.

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Mike Lewis is a Visual FoxPro developer and trainer. Based in Scotland, he runs Visual FoxPro training courses for clients throughout Europe and the USA. http://www.ml-consult.co.uk

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Web Edition: 2009 Week 40, Doc #17114

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Keyword Tags: Application Development, Development, Microsoft, Microsoft English Query, Microsoft English Query (EQ), Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Visual FoxPro

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