Learn ORACLE-FORMS-PLSQL with Real Code Examples

Install Oracle Database

Install Oracle Forms and Reports Developer

Configure Oracle Forms Services for web deployment

Ensure proper client-server network connectivity

Validate installation with sample forms

Install Oracle Database

Install Oracle Forms Developer

Set environment variables (ORACLE_HOME, FORMS_PATH)

Configure Forms Services for web deployment

Test sample forms and PL/SQL scripts

Form modules (.fmb/.fmx)

PL/SQL packages and procedures

Menu definitions (.mmb/.mmx)

Alerts and report templates

Supporting libraries and libraries (.pll/.plx)

f60gen - compile forms from .fmb to .fmx

frmcmp - compile forms via command line

loadform - deploy form module

runform - execute form locally

sqlplus - test PL/SQL code independently

Multi-language support for labels and messages

Unicode supported in PL/SQL and database

Date and number formats follow NLS settings

Deployable globally in Oracle environment

PL/SQL error messages can be localized

Keyboard navigation within forms

Client-server or web access

Customizable menu and form items

Supports localization through database-driven labels

Accessible via Forms Services in browser

Form canvas for item layout

Built-in templates for menus and alerts

Custom graphics and labels

Tab canvases and stacked canvases for navigation

Limited modern UI support; can integrate with web templates

Database tables maintain persistent state

Form items reflect database values

Triggers manage validation and workflow

Session variables handle temporary state

Navigation between forms maintains context

CRUD operations on Oracle tables/views

PL/SQL for data validation and manipulation

LOBs and large objects for complex data

Use of sequences and triggers for IDs

Transaction control with COMMIT/ROLLBACK