Fraser,
I actually found the original MapBasic documentation shipped with the
product, quite instructive for beginners. That is from where I started and
at last I was able to write a complete 15ooo line add-on for my company
which proved very useful. Therefore, for small-scale projects, self studying
the MB documentation, the sample codes coming with MB, and the contributions
on this list, is probably better than any expensive course.
More experience will generate more "appetite" and the number of other
programming books will probably increase significantly on your bookshelves.
And with this background you may consider subscribing to some courses, which
are of special interest to you.
Thomas G�lden
Diplom-Geologe
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tim Rood
Sent: Friday, August 20, 1999 7:12 PM
To: Fraser Gardiner; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: MI Programming
Fraser,
I can say I've started programming in MapBasic, but I'm far from done. I do
it in fits and starts mostly. But, where to start seems simple enough:
start witht the MapBasic window in MapInfo. Just open it up, do a few
things, like run a query or open a file and see what text miraculously
appears in the MB Window. Then tweek ("tweak?") the text and see what
happens. Also, take a look at the workspace files you've created. Better
yet, create a really simple workspace, save it, then look at the text
created. Maybe open the workspace into the MB Window and execute it line
by line.
Soon MapInfo and Windows and Western Civilization will at least hang and
likely crash, but that's all part of the fun. If you get stumped, of
course, you can read the instructions in the help files or manual, but
don't rush into anything.
Tim Rood
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> From: Fraser Gardiner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: MI Programming
> Date: Friday, August 20, 1999 3:15 AM
>
> I use Mapinfo a lot but I'd like to expand my skills base and learn a bit
of
> programming. Where do I start? Any recommendations / suggestions......?
> Also, any beginners courses on programming or databases in London during
> October?
>
> Cheers,
> Fraser Gardiner
>
> Navan, Bulgaria
> 87 James Boucher St, Sofia, Bulgaria
> Telephone: +359 2 962 4526/5586
> Facsimile: +359 2 962 5316
> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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