johnf wrote:
> On Saturday 16 February 2008 02:53:05 pm Michael Hipp wrote:
>> johnf wrote:
>>> On Saturday 16 February 2008 02:24:19 pm Michael Hipp wrote:
>>>> What does PrefEditor do?
>>>>
>>>> What's the state of MenuDesigner?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Michael
>>> PrefEditor - it allows the developer to edit the users preferences
>>> database. Create a form and set the:
>>> app.Icon="icon.ico"
>>> app.BasePrefKey = "someName"
>>> app.setAppInfo("appName", "SomeAppName")
>>> app.setAppInfo("Icon", "AIcon.ico")
>>>
>>> All will be stored along with the form size and position is also stored.
>> Hmm. Is this a general purpose tool for use within an application? Or
>> does it just work on preferences built-in to Dabo?
>>
>> Most every application needs a "Preferences" or "Options" tool for
>> users. Building those things is a headache. Is this something that I can
>> use as a building block and add my own preference types as needed by my
>> application?
>>
>> I've been playing with it but can't get it to do much. Is it in a usable
>> state yet?
>>
> You can put anything you want into preferences database (within reason). It
> works with Dabo apps. You turn it on or off (not sure you can turn if
> off -Ed ?) as you need. It my knowledge it works perfectly. At least all my
> settings are stored correctly and my forms restore correctly. Just running
> the PrefEditor doesn't do much without having a Dabo app. Remember, it's a
> tool to edit the user preferences and form stuff.
I take it the preferences are stored in a "special" database table for
that purpose?
Are there any docs on how to set this up and include it in an
application? Or example code? The wiki doesn't seem to know anything
about it.
Michael
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