Module 1: Introduction, Starting a Tools for Visual Basic Project

The purpose of this chapter is to introduce the basic concepts and architecture of Tools for Visual Basic and discusses the importance of planning before an installation. Topics that are covered include what to do in pre-planning in addition to implementation and examine the hardware and software requirements for Microsoft Dynamics SL.

Lessons

• Understand the prerequisites and goals for the course.
• Understand The Benefits of using Microsoft Dynamics SL Tools for Visual Basic.
• Understand what programs are running when you use Microsoft Dynamics SL.
• Understand the roles of the Microsoft Dynamics SL parent application and the data entry, maintenance, and process windows.
• Have a basic introduction to the Microsoft Dynamics SL Kernel.
• Have a model for setting up the development environment.
• How to start a new Tools for Visual Basic project.
• Understand the use of the Visual Basic Project Template.

Lab: Create and New Tools for Visual Basic Project

• Using the template provided, create a Visual Basic project that is ready for Tools for Visual Basic.

After completing this chapter, students will be able to:

Module 2: Creating a Program with One "Normal" Level

This chapter covers the creation of a program that performs simple maintenance (insert, update and delete) and navigation on rows in a database table, one row at a time.

Lessons

• How to add a "Normal Level" to a Tools for Visual Basic Program.
• Understand the concept of levels.
• Learn how a