Definition: The core database engine and connectivity software behind Borland products, as well as Paradox for Windows and Visual dBASE for Windows. The included set of database drivers enables consistent access to standard data sources: Paradox, dBASE, FoxPro, Access, and text databases.
Many Delphi components use this database engine to access and deliver data. BDE maintains information about your PC's environment in the BDE configuration file (usually called IDAPI.CFG). Use the BDE Administrator to change the settings in this configuration file.
Also Known As: Borland Database Engine, IDAPI
