Create a connection to DBF files using JetOLEDB provider (DSN-less, ODBC-less connection), basic work with DBF files (select, insert, update), other ISAM formats + FOXPRO option, real sample code, create a new DBF file.

Basically, I had the problem of needing a marquee to scroll important updates but everyone who needed to update it was not HTML savvy. So I made it form based. And the coolest part about it is, you can control the background color, and the text color. That is good when you want different color combinations to have communicate different things. Like, black background and red text could mean urgent and blue background* and yellow text could be Happy Birthday!

How do I get the Unique ID or Auto ID of the record I just entered? The solution is really quite simple.

Dropdowns or combo boxes are an excellent way to get input from a user. One of the biggest problems with user input is spelling and formatting. Here is how to use and populate dropdowns from a database.

Learn how to add records with an SQL statement instead of a Recordset. Here are two examples. One will use a query string and the other gets the info from a form. Both examples include an example of a DSN-LESS connection.

Learn how to edit records with an SQL statement instead of a Recordset. Here are two examples. One will use a query string and the other gets the info from a form. Both examples include an example of a DSN-LESS connection.

There are a few different ways to connect to an Access database using a DSN-LESS connection. You can use the Access driver, an OLEDB provider connection, a physical path or a virtual path. Here is an example of each as well as a DSN-LESS SQL Server connection.

Learn how to delete records with an SQL instead of a Recordset. Here are two examples. One will use a query string and the other gets the info from a form. Both examples include an example of a DSN-LESS connection.

Step-by-step tutorial on how to display uploaded binary files from the database using plain ASP pages. Every step has been explained in detail. Downloadable source code available.

Many times people will make the mistake of naming a database field with an SQL Reserved word. This is an easy mistake to make. It's hard to remember every single one. Here's a concise listing of SQL Reserved words to help you along.