Statement of work

Introduction
Currently most of our custom software is developed using Powerbuilder and a Microsoft SQL Server
database. Powerbuilder, a product of Sybase, our main application development tool. The latest revision of
this tool is Powerbuilder 11.

Objective
To have 8 to 10 developers complete the Advanced Powerbuilder 11 training Course.

Services Required
Delivery of Advanced Powerbuilder 11 training Course.

Deliverables
Course outline
Course materials such as books, example programs and exercise.
Instructor
In-house course delivery.

Scope and Constraints

The training course to be supplied in house.
The location will be the 7th floor training room
Duration of training should be 5 days, 8 AM to 4 PM.
8 – 10 people should be able to attend.
Training to be delivered in October – November of 2008.
Training to be in English only.
Overhead projector and screen will be supplied.
Student computers supplied with Powerbuilder 11
Database to be used is Microsoft SQL server.
 Contact:
Badri Sukumar - CELL 503-860-8374
Wintrac Inc -
Ph: 503-259-0312
Web: www.wintrac.com
Email:badri@wintrac.com
Fax: 707-598-2268

Company Information
WINTRAC INC. - the one stop shopping center for IT training.
16523 S.W. McGwire Ct. Beaverton OR -97007
Phone: (503) 259-0312
Fax: 707-598-2268
Email: sales@wintrac.com
Course: Advanced PowerBuilder 11 Programming

Power Builder Training Overview

This course introduces students to advanced techniques used to develop fully functional, well?
performing business applications using PowerBuilder 11. Upon successful completion of this
course, the student should be able to:

• Create standard reports, including TreeViews, graphs, crosstabs, and multi-group

reports. ·
• Create RichText, nested, and composite style reports. ·
• Manipulate the properties and behavior of the DataWindow control. ·
• Access and modify the properties of the DataWindow object. ·
• Describe the internal organization of the DataWindow buffers. ·
• Analyze issues involved in managing transactions and concurrency. ·
• Use DataWindow techniques to access, update, and validate data from the database. ·
• Create a DataWindow dynamically. ·
• Create and use DataStores. ·
• Use DataWindows to generate XML and PDF files. ·
• Create and use standard, custom, and external user objects. ·
• Implement advanced elements of the graphical user interface, such as MonthCalendar,
Animation, ListView, TreeView, and Tab controls. ·
• Use drag and drop for direct manipulation within the application. ·
• Use external functions in PowerBuilder applications. ·
• Use a variety of techniques to test, debug, and analyze PowerBuilder applications.

A series of written and lab exercises will be used to reinforce the classroom education.

Power Builder Training Audience

Application programmers responsible for the design and implementation of client/server

applications using PowerBuilder 11.

Power Builder Training Prerequisites

• Basic PowerBuilder 11 Programming, or an equivalent class.

• Four to six weeks experience developing Power Builder applications

This course teaches sophisticated concepts at an accelerated pace. Students new to

PowerBuilder are encouraged to complete the prerequisite course before taking this course.

PowerBuilder Training Course duration

5 Days

PowerBuilder Training Course duration

Advanced DataWindow Presentation Styles

Group Presentation Style·

 TreeView Presentation Style
Crosstab Presentation Style
N-Up Presentation Style
Newspaper Column Reports
Graph Presentation Style
Rich Text Presentation Style

DataWindow Reporting

Printing-Related Functions
Generating PDF and PSR Files
Composite Reports
Nesting DataWindows

Understanding DataWindow Behavior

Data Validation Process

Data Validation Techniques
Required DataWindow Columns
DataWindow Buffer Processing
Managing Row/Column Status

Dynamic DataWindow Behavior

Conditional Property Expressions

Accessing DataWindow Object Properties
Dynamically Changing a WHERE Clause
Dynamic DataWindow Creation

Advanced DataWindow Techniques

Using an External Data Source

Using a Stored Procedure Data Source
Creating and Using DataStores
Sharing a Result Set
Coordinating Updates

User Objects

Standard Visual User Objects

Custom Visual User Objects
Standard Class User Objects
Custom Class User Objects

Exception Handling in PowerBuilder

Objects for Exception Handling

 TRY-CATCH Structure
Creating User-Defined Exception Types
THROW Statement
Throwing Exceptions From Functions

Advanced GUI Controls

PictureListBox and DropDownPictureListBox Controls

MonthCalendar and DatePicker Controls
Animation Controls
Tab Controls
ListView Controls
TreeView Controls

Using Drag and Drop in Applications

What Is Drag and Drop?

Draggable Object Properties
Automatic Drag vs. Manual Drag
Drag and Drop Guidelines

Supplemental Topics (as time permits)

Additional Scripting Topics

Transaction Management
Testing Techniques
Using Data Pipelines
Dynamic SQL