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    Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

    Quick answer for a quick question. I want to convert my memo fields to Rich Text Memo. I presume no data will be lost?

    RTM will do what I want, able to enter the field and begin typing. Not possible with a memo field. I've discovered this is possible with the RTM field.

    Thanks,

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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    RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

    Hi Ken, I thought that you could tab into a memo field? I just tried mine and it allows me to tab into them and begin typing. The memo field is large on my form to allow me to do this.BUTTTTTT the RTF are a little tricky, I use a xbasic code that activates the field and then I use a save button on the side to save the data (not done automatically) BUT RTF's are the superior choice in my opinion. The argument is that you cannot manipulate RTF in any fashion using xbasic. You have to copy the text to an exterior file or clipboard. I believe you will lose all your data if you convert your fields. You should set up another field and then use the memo append function. Jack

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      #3
      RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

      Jack,

      Thanks for the quick reply. I want to be able to tab to the RTF and then begin typing w/o having to use the mouse or keystrokes. I find that quite annoying and I suspect my clients will as well. I'm not excited about having to create a save button but at least I can label it, Save Record since everything will have to be saved upon exit anyhow.

      I like to curise through the P9 and A97 msg boards and found that there is a RTF now available for A97, 2000. It will format like a word processor, all the bells & whistles. Kind of cool. But, there's a catch. Remember I said "add on"? How about a $299 add on? Unless you'ver got a real bad itch, or consider $299 to be like $2.99, well I think you get the drift.

      kenn
      TYVM :) kenn

      Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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        RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

        Jack,
        I created a new table (only 4 fields, appended records to the new table. Then created a new form and created a browse from the new table. When the browse is run, no data shows in the fields. RTF fields only show . The data appended OK to the character and date field. OK, so what did I do wrong?

        kenn
        TYVM :) kenn

        Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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          RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

          Ken, You cannot see the rtf fields in browses. They have to be in a form. What exactly are you trying to do? If it is a browse you cannot use the RTF. They work great on a form.
          Here is a sample, lets say you have a form with fields 1 through 10 where field 6 is the memo field when you depart from field 5 there is a code in the ondepart event that says field6.activate(), the tab will take you out to the next field, field7. On the ONKEY event for the form you have a code something like this if a_user.key.event="down".and.a_user.key.value="{BACK}".and.this.active()="field7" then
          field6.activate. You are done. Let me know how it works. Everything is possible you just have to know the rules. Jack

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            RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

            Jack,

            What I'm trying to do:

            Place a browse on a form below parent table records such as name & case#. The browse contains the date, investigative action taken and investigative action needed. I'm trying to duplicate what I've done in A97. Generally, a character field is large enough but sometimes it isn't so thought I'd switch to a memo field. Then I ran into a snag where I had to use either a key combo or a mouse click to open the memo field. Not real handy.

            So then thought I'd try the rich text memo field. I can tab to the RTF and begin typing upon immediate entry to the field. According to the chapter 9 intro of the User's Guide, "Rich text objects & fields can be placed on any type of layout, with the exception of browses which ONLY ALLOW RICH TEXT FIELDS". I set the field ACTTAKEN to Rich Text Memo in the table and then selected the field from the Drag Drop List and dropped it on the browse.

            Should work? If' you're right, the manual is wrong, unless I'm not understanding what I'm reading.

            If I follow your suggestion, I'd have to get real creative in order see all activity for each name and case#.

            Hope this is understandable.

            kenn

            TYVM :) kenn

            Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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              RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

              Ken:

              If a regular memo field is in the tab order then the cursor goes into the field and you can begin typing right away. So, by itself, that's not a reason to go to RTF memos. Jack has already pointed out that you can't manipulate the RTF memo with Xbasic, which means that in V4, at least, text entered in the RTF memo can be printed but can't be transferred to another field or table by any means. This is a reason, I think, not to use RTF memos at all. V5 will have, I believe, a means of getting RTF memo text into a regular memo field. I'll wait for that to be available before putting anything into an RTF memo!

              Finian
              Finian

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                #8
                RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                Ken, check out the Contact Manager template that ships with Alpha Five. The Contact Manager form has a tabbed subform on it. One of the tabs (Activities) contains a memo field (Notes) which works transparently. Perhaps this is similar to what you are trying to build.

                -- tom

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                  RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                  Tom,

                  Thanks for the suggestion. I will check it out.

                  ken
                  TYVM :) kenn

                  Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                    RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                    Finian,

                    Thanks, I have not been able to begin typing as you suggest. At present, I have only three fields dispalyed, the date field and then two memo fields. When I tab into the memo field and beging typing, the type doesn't show nor does the cursor move. I have to click the pencil icon on the right side to open the memo field.

                    ken
                    TYVM :) kenn

                    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                      RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                      i had that problem, too, but discovered that the width/height of the memo field determines whether or not you can begin typing immediately.
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                        #12
                        RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                        Martin,

                        What size did you end up with?

                        Ken
                        TYVM :) kenn

                        Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                          RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                          Hi Tom,

                          I checked it out and it works great. Only problem is that it is on a form and not a browse. Tab to or click into the memo field and I can begin typing. However, place this on a browse and it's a different story. I must open the field to the full page beore I can enter data. The memo field on a form won't meet my needs, as I really need the browse so I can browse throught all the activity.

                          Ken
                          TYVM :) kenn

                          Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                            #14
                            RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                            in v5 we are adding the ability to view and edit rtf memo fields directly on a browse.

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                              #15
                              RE: Rich Text Memo vs Memo Fields

                              But, Ken, excuse me for jumping in, I had same dilemma about this. The fact is, you cannot type directly into RTF memo when it's in the browse at all, nor can you do that with regular memo in the browse, unless you take that extra step (Alt-Down).

                              It's no win situation. I think you'll have to settle for regular memo if you have to use browse.

                              Jake

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