Using AcuODBC is a straightforward process. Follow these steps:
1. Install the software (see the Quick Start card).
2. Compile a program that creates your data files. Use the "-Fx" or "-Fxa" compile-time options to create a data dictionary file (".xfd") used by AcuODBC. Include directives in your code to structure your tables as appropriate. See Chapter 6 for information on compiling and directives.
3. Run the program that creates your data files. As an example, Chapter 6 provides the command line used to create the sample files in a Windows environment.
4. Specify your DSN using the AcuODBC Configuration property sheet. See Chapter 3 for details.
5. Run your ODBC-enabled application. Chapter 4 demonstrates three common Windows applications and Chapter 5 provides syntax for some common SQL operations.
If you are using AcuODBC Server, see Chapter 8 for information on the AcuODBC Server environment and Chapter 9 for additional information on specifying DSNs.