The Map Basic Developer's Guide is for the programmer who wishes to quickly become proficient with MapBasic, the programming language for the desk top mapping software, MapInfo Professional. Written to Version4.x, the book begins with a tutorial on MapBasic elements, the MapBasic developm entenvironment, and program building basics. Subsequent chapters focus on customizing and editing of all program components. Example code and programs are offered throughout the book. A bonus disk includes sample data from Equifax National Decision Systems.

• CustomizingMapInfo
• Elements of MapBasic
• Building a Program
• Menus
• Managing Tables and Files
• Trapping Errors and Debugging
• Dialog Boxes
• Coding with Map Info Windows
• The Select Statement
• Programming with Workspaces
• Editing Graphic Objects
• Advanced Features
• Example Application
• Command Language Reference
• ASCII Code Reference