APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
Create a Natural Language Query Form in Microsoft Visual FoxPro
Integrate Microsoft English Query with your Visual FoxPro applications.
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About this Article:
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.
Keyword Tags: Microsoft, Microsoft English Query, Microsoft English Query (EQ), Microsoft Visual FoxPro