This chapter describes how to create an SQL statement to retrieve data from an OLE DB data provider. Beyond the basics, it tells you how to refine your statements to retrieve the specific information you need, add data to a database, or update existing data, as well as how to use animated query properties.
Once you retrieve the data, you can display it in a Grid Control, ListBox Control, or ComboBox Control. For more information, refer to the Displaying Data section.
This chapter includes the following sections:
