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    Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

    cp_info.jpg
    CP_Info_11-24-2016.txt

    This is a modification of a utility by Chris Hawkes I found posted here
    There were several modifications already added and then I made a few of my own; most noticeably the buttons and roll up feature.
    I also added sets to the table list and appropriate editors and actions for the different elements.

    The function can be added to the Control_Panel_Addins folder so you have menu options from both the control panel and code editor - I included the text for the files at the end.

    I find I use it all the time - hope you enjoy it too.

    Download the txt file and import into the code tab of the control panel.

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Robin

    Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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    Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

    I made some improvements and bug fixes. It now includes a count for the tables and sets and fields.

    cP_Info-12-02-2016.txt
    Robin

    Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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      #3
      Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

      Robin, thank you so much. This is just the tool I was looking for. The only change I made was to make the Tables list a little wider. Seems some of my tables have longer names. Great job and thanks for sharing.
      Alpha 5 Version 11
      AA Build 2999, Build 4269, Current Build
      DBF's and MySql
      Desktop, Web on the Desktop and WEB

      Ron Anusiewicz

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        #4
        Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

        That's a great compliment coming from you!
        Robin

        Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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          #5
          Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

          Thanks to all involved. Works nice
          Dave Mason
          [email protected]
          Skype is dave.mason46

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            #6
            Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

            cP_Info-12-27-2016.txt

            Fixed a typo in the button event that opens/activates the code editor
            Last edited by MoGrace; 12-27-2016, 01:57 PM.
            Robin

            Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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              #7
              Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

              Added a line to the Table Info section to show when the selected file was last updated (had to fix an error if a set was clicked on)

              cP_Info_01-08-2017.txt

              Happy New Year
              Last edited by MoGrace; 01-08-2017, 02:20 PM.
              Robin

              Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                #8
                Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                Robin, again I'd like to thank you for sharing this tool. I use it every day.

                I do have a request. While I could make the change in my copy, I note that you are continuing development on your side.

                For me, it would be nice if the third column that contains the fields definitions where a multi select list and I could copy selected field definitions as a group to the clipboard. I do a lot of table manipulation using xbasic and I would find the ability to copy and paste a selected group of field definitions very handy.


                Thanks
                Alpha 5 Version 11
                AA Build 2999, Build 4269, Current Build
                DBF's and MySql
                Desktop, Web on the Desktop and WEB

                Ron Anusiewicz

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                  #9
                  Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                  Hi Ron,
                  If you already know how to select multiple records in a list and copy to the clipboard - please share! And I will be happy to update the function. I guess that is why this was an ongoing project initially as others kept coming up with other things they wished the control panel did but doesn't. At least that is what got me thinking about it.
                  Last edited by MoGrace; 01-15-2017, 04:39 PM. Reason: spelling - what else?
                  Robin

                  Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                    Re: Control Panel & Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                    Hi Robin,

                    I made some minor changes and tried to document what I did.
                    The line numbers may be off slightly.
                    While making my changes I did notice other credits:

                    'Borrowed from ChrisHawkes & Peter.Greulich

                    Chris and Peter, thank you!



                    Code:
                    line 64		
                    '//Dlg Body Expanded
                    dlg_body = <<%dlg%
                    {removecomments}
                    'use current font for line and character spacing
                    {units=F}
                    'sets the default vertical spacing between controls.
                    {ysize=.3}
                    
                    changed [.25 to [.35 for longer file names
                    Line 109	{font=Arial,10,n}{stretch=height}[.35,30vTable^#vTM!tc_*];
                    
                    changed line 129 from
                    [.50,5idxdef^#idxdef];
                    to [.50,5idxdef^#idxdef];;
                    
                    changed text=50
                    Line 133  {text=42,3vTinfo1};
                    
                    changed line 159 from
                    [.50,30vField^#vFM!fc_*];
                    to [%M%.45,30vField^#vFM!fc_*];
                    
                    inserted after 156 
                    <%T=Copy FIELD DEFINITIONS to lipboard;B=T;I=$$edit.clipboard.edit%!c_Fcopy>;
                    
                    
                    added C_Fcopy after B_Fcopy
                    
                    ELSE IF a_dlg_button = "B_Fcopy" THEN
                    	IF .not. fldflag THEN
                    		END'
                    	END IF
                    	vField = format_data(vField,"C")
                    	clipboard.Set_Data(EXTRACT_STRING(vField,"",","))
                    ELSE IF a_dlg_button = "C_Fcopy" THEN
                    	IF .not. fldflag THEN
                    		END'
                    	END IF
                    	clipboard.Set_Data(vField)
                    END IF
                    
                    %code%
                    Attached Files
                    Alpha 5 Version 11
                    AA Build 2999, Build 4269, Current Build
                    DBF's and MySql
                    Desktop, Web on the Desktop and WEB

                    Ron Anusiewicz

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                      #11
                      Re: Control Panel &amp; Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                      Now we can add you to the credits! I don't see what the difference is in the section for Line 129 - is it the additional ' ; ' - what does that do?
                      I do see that you made vField a multi select text box on line 159, I am curious to see how it works!
                      Robin

                      Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                        #12
                        Re: Control Panel &amp; Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                        Robin,

                        'sets the default vertical spacing between controls.
                        {ysize=.3}

                        One ; is 1/3 a row spacing, two ;; is 2/3 a row spacing and three ;;; would be the same as {lf};

                        Gives one a little more control on how the xDialog looks.
                        Alpha 5 Version 11
                        AA Build 2999, Build 4269, Current Build
                        DBF's and MySql
                        Desktop, Web on the Desktop and WEB

                        Ron Anusiewicz

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                          #13
                          Re: Control Panel &amp; Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                          I always thought that was just something arbitrary some people did in their scripts - hah! what do I know? not as much as I think...
                          Robin

                          Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                            Re: Control Panel &amp; Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                            I've used a rather old version of this function for years. it was one that someone, I don't know who at this point, turned into a Library and provided instructions on how to use as a addin.

                            This newer version looked quite nice I don't know how many times I double clicked on a field of table name expecting it to appear in the code editor. The version I was using didn't do that, this one does.

                            I've done some (actually a lot of work) on making Modeless Dialog boxes into MDI windows. MDI windows are what the standard form or browse use, they can be minimized and float behind other windows. I figured this function would be more usable as a MDI window, so I converted it to one.

                            I've changed the name to CP_info2() to reflect the significant change in the way it works. At the first of the function are comments that explain how to make this Function into AEX library and use it as a AddIn accessed from the MenuBar in the Code editor just like the version I was previously using.

                            The attachment also containts a Script DOC_Dialog_to_MDI this is the documentation I prepared some time ago on how to convert a existing Modeless Dialog into a MDI window, in case anyone is interested.

                            cp_info2.txt
                            Last edited by pboomwork; 01-20-2017, 03:23 PM.

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                              #15
                              Re: Control Panel &amp; Code Editor Helper: CP_Info()

                              Hi Paul,
                              Can you explain the advantage of a MDI window to me vs a modeless Xdialog that stays open & can roll up so that it remains available AND visible? As I understand it, a MDI window becomes hidden when it is deactivated. But of course I may be wrong. BTW, I also included instructions on how to make this function appear in the right click menu on the Control Panel as an Addin.
                              Robin

                              Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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