Add Advanced Database Functionality to NeoBook
The ultimate solution for database access, information storage, data retrieval and more...

NeoBookDBPro provides NeoBook authors with the ability to quickly add advanced, professional database capabilities to their applications. NeoBookDBPro can be used to create and manage just about any type of database from a simple flat file address book to a complex, multi-user client-server application.

NeoBookDBPro uses ODBC and ADO technology to access a variety of database formats including Microsoft® Access™, MySQL™, SQLite™, Microsoft® SQL Server™, Oracle™, PostgreSQL™, Paradox, dBase and more. In fact, when properly configured with the appropriate ODBC driver, NeoBookDBPro can be used to access just about any type of database system.

Browse and edit database tables on-screen or use NeoBookDBPro behind the scenes to store and retrieve information. Data can be displayed in free form or customized grid formats. Easy-to-use actions include add, edit, delete, sort/index, query, import, export, print, display value lists, custom field formatting and more. Includes support for picture/blob fields, stored procedures, lookup tables, multi-user, and access to advanced SQL commands. NeoBookDBPro insulates you from the complexities of SQL, without sacrificing features. However, if you want to use SQL, NeoBookDBPro provides an option to do so.

The included Report Designer provides NeoBookDBPro users with the ability to create a variety of advanced database reports. The Report Designer utilizes a NeoBook-like interface allowing reports to be created interactively using simple drag and drop commands. The appearance, formatting and placement of data is entirely customizable. Advanced reports can be designed to print mailing labels, lists, invoices, office forms complete with graphics and more. Finished reports can be previewed and printed from within your compiled NeoBook publication using live database data!

Some of the many uses for NeoBookDBPro include:

• Create custom applications that provide employees with full, limited or read-only access to corporate data. Access to tables can be restricted to protect critical data from being modified or deleted.
• Add database functionality to existing or new NeoBook projects to facilitate easy storeage and retrieval of application settings, account information and data.
• Use a database like MS Access to create a unique file format for your application. Just change the file extension from .mdb to something unique - like .zap. This will allow you to store just about any kind of data your application uses or creates without the limitations and hassle of working with plain text files. Since MS Access functionality is built into all versions of Windows, your application will work on any Windows-based PC.
• Use a database to store questions and answers for computer-based training (CBT) and quizzes. Add our NeoBookFM/FTP plug-in to automatically download new questions or upload answers to your server for grading.


Basic NeoBookDBPro contact database

• Use an encrypted databases to store proprietary or sensitive application information. For example, an application could use an encrypted database to to store account infomration such as user names and passwords.
• Create customize catalogs to inventory music, DVD, photography, postage stamp, memorabilia or other collections. The catalog database can include photos of each item, a description, value, date acquired, location, or anything else you need.
• Use a database to store source files used by your applications. For example, an application that generates web content could use a database to store a selection of clipart, page templates, JavaScript, etc. No need to update the application to add new source files - simply provide the user with a replacement database instead.
• Use as a compliment to an existing MS Access, Oracle, mySQL, etc. database. Create a stand-alone application to process data or provide access to specific information. Save time and money by providing a custom application for users don't need the full version of Access or Oracle.
• Create your own customized version of just about any type of business database application. For example: point of sale (POS), order processing, contact management, customer relationship management, inventory tracking, etc. Of course, depending on the complexity, this might not be a trivial project
• And much more...

Includes detailed help, tutorial and example publications. NeoBookDBPro is free to try, $99 if you decide to use it.