BDE Writer

About BDE

The Borland Database Engine (BDE) is a Windows-based database engine and connectivity framework developed by Borland. It serves as the core database management system behind several Borland products, including:

Delphi: A rapid application development (RAD) environment for Windows applications.
C++Builder: A C++ development environment with RAD capabilities.
IntraBuilder: A tool for building web applications using databases.
Paradox for Windows: A database management system designed for desktop users.
Visual dBASE for Windows: A visual development environment for dBASE applications.

BDE facilitates database connectivity and operations by providing robust support for various database formats, including Paradox, dBASE, and SQL databases. It includes features for managing database connections, executing queries, and handling transactions, making it a foundational technology for Borland’s development tools.

Properties

Tip: To change Writer properties double click on it.

Although it is possible to work with industrial data bases like Oracle or SQL server using BDE, it is not recommended. BDE is no longer supported by Embacadero.

Important: Working with Date and Time fields