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version 1.5
4th Dimension allows you to use 4th Dimension as a front-end to an Oracle RDBMS. In this way, you are able to take advantage of Oracle's data storage and data manipulation capabilities while providing the user with a custom, easy-to-use interface. 4th Dimension allows you to create virtually any user interface.
Part of the efficiency of using 4D for Oracle in this configuration is that the system is based on client/server architecture. Using 4D for Oracle, the client 4th Dimension application tells the Oracle server which data manipulation functions should be performed. The server then performs these functions and returns any necessary data. In client/server-based applications, the data always resides on the server.
When you create your 4th Dimension application, you will want to take advantage of the efficiency of the client/server architecture in your database design. The method you choose for designing your database can have a significant impact on the speed at which data transfer occurs.
The following sections discuss the different methods of implementing a 4D for Oracle database.
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