I am working on a PICK position and I have a few questions because I am
not familiar. What kind of database is PICK? Do you use SB+ when you
write programs for it always, or are there alternative programming
languages? Anything information you have would be fantastic. Thanks.

First, SB+ is not required -- it is a 3rd party 4GL.

Second, here is part of what I wrote to a fellow with a similar
request:

Thank you for your request. Your request is too broad to specifically
answer. However, in the interest of pointing you in a reasonably proper
direction, I offer the following URL's were you can chase down more
data
about "Pick", a.k.a. "MultiValue", Data Base Management Systems.

Please note well: What started out as "MicroData" and "Pick Systems"
today
has many variants -- some now gone and some still living.
McDonnell Douglas Computer Systems Company REALITY.
Revelation and A/REV and OpenInsight
jBASE
Unidata and Universe (now part of IBM)
mvBASE
mvEnterprise
R83 (very old - the beginning of "Pick")
Advanced Pick and AP/PRO
D3
Sequoia and Sequoia/PRO
R91 (General Automation)
UpBoard
and some other minor players.

Also note: We generally do not say "Pick" today which has its roots in
Pick Systems (now Raining Data, Inc.). We prefer the term "MultiValue"
which is a broader term covering all of the various platforms on which
the original Pick DBMS is based. The term "Pick" is from the late
Richard "Dick" Pick. "Pick" is not an acronym.

International Spectrum -- See especially the "About MultiValue"
section.
Spectrum Magazine is the primary MultiValue publication - you can sign
up
to receive it for FREE! Lots of historical and technical information.
http://www.intl-spectrum.com/

News Group Comp.Databases.Pick
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/comp.databases.pick

The Weaver Consulting Web site about MultiValue systems
http://www.multivaluedatabases.com/
http://www.multivaluedatabases.com/mvlinkindex.htm

Jonathan Sisk's Book on Pick/Basic. This older volume still applies
today,
is free, and is used by consultants worldwide for training, reference,
and
information.
http://www.jes.com/pb/

Malcolm Bull's Web site -- a wealth of information, both technical and
general.
http://members.aol.com/mbpublish/
http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/mbpublish/

A comprehensive listing of "Pick" ("MultiValue") vendors, VARS, VADS,
resellers.
http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Databases/Pick/

The Raining Data site where it all started (almost) as "Pick Systems"
http://www.rainingdata.com
http://www.rainingdata.com/products/dbms/releases.html

The Sierra Bravo Web Site for D3 Help
http://www.d3ref.com/

The Weaver Consulting Web site. Look at "MultiValue Links" in the lower
left corner of the home page for more URL's you can check.
http://www.weaver-consulting.com/

Good Hunting!

Best Regards,
Dave Weaver



PICK me wrote:

PICK me wrote:
SB+ is client software for the IBM UniData or UniVerse (aka U2)
products. Many U2 customers use it, but I suspect that most do not.

Most languages can be used, but almost always there will be some logic
written in DataBASIC on the database side. You can use Java, VB, and
other s/w for the UI and/or middle tier.

I wrote a little trilogy of flashcards a few years ago and they are now
in a slide show format at

http://tincatgroup.com/mv/trilogy.html

If you are working with SB+, you should also check out www.u2ug.org and
sign up for u2-users and sbsolutions

http://u2ug.org/index.php?module=Con...E&mid=&ceid=12

There is also a good online book on DataBASIC and the URL has been
posted here before (I'll look for it if you need it) and many other
resources, including manuals from ibm and from Malcolm Bull and others.

Enjoy! --dawn