Release 10.1A: OpenEdge Development:
Progress 4GL Handbook

> ## Using Basic 4GL Constructs

> In Chapter 1, "Introducing the Progress 4GL," you learned some of the basic characteristics of the Progress 4GL and created a small test procedure. In this chapter you will extend your test procedure by:

> - Refining the data selection with a WHERE clause

> - Creating nested blocks to display related data

> - Changing labels and formats

> - Using program variables and data types

> - Defining an IF-THEN-ELSE decision point

> - Putting a calculation into your procedure

> - Using the Intelligent Edit Control and its shortcuts

> - Getting to online help

> - Saving and compiling your test procedure

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