dBworxPE is a relational database manager that features various field types such as numeric, text, lookup, relational, and graphic fields. It provides search, sort, filter, import/export records, and printing functionalities, including listings, labels, and pie charts.
This database software is capable of handling several field types, including alphanumeric, numeric (with any number of decimal places), currency (for dollar amounts), current date, current time, auto-increment, formula (for calculated field values), memo (for significant text amounts), URL (for web addresses), external (for graphics, spreadsheets, etc.), lookup (to choose a value from a list), and relational (to access another dBworx database).
One of the program's strengths lies in its simplicity - it's been designed to make using the software as easy as possible, avoiding complex operations and keeping the essential functions simple to understand.
The software's features include quick and easy database design, with creating a new file that can be as simple as providing the heading for each field in the file. It includes up to fifty fields per database record, the ability to search, sort and filter records, check for duplicate entries, import and export data to and from other applications, print listings, mailing labels, and pie charts.
Moreover, the software is equipped with "webforms" for data input and users can turn their dBworxPE table into a web page, previewing it with the built-in browser. Users can also use "Just BASIC" Windows programming language to add additional capabilities.
The software also includes a help file, examples, and tutorials, and it fits on a single diskette, making it easy to transfer to other devices. In conclusion, dBworxPE is an excellent database program, particularly for those who require simplicity, customizability, and versatility simultaneously.
Version 4.3: Improved database load/unload, added two user-definable tools, corrected problem with "smart form" sales example, added filtering using external program
Version 4.1: Converted to shareware