The guide assumes that you are familiar with the UNIX or PC environment in which you are going to use Data Access, including its specific windowing system. Since Data Access is written for C++ developers, this guide also assumes that you can write C++ code and that you are familiar with your C++ development environment so as to manipulate files and directories, use a text editor, and compile and run C++ programs. A basic knowledge of database and SQL concepts is also required.

Finally, as this product is an add-on to Rogue Wave® Views Controls, you must be familiar with how to use Rogue Wave Views Controls and its graphical editor Rogue Wave Views Studio.