Just an update... Installing Dabo last night, which was not really a hassle. I could probably set it up better but I am about to do a total system rebuild in the next few days.
I got Paul's program to work without any problems. I got the demo to work no problems. Tried to point Paul's program at another sqlite table and nothing worked. Found most examples outlined on the web did not work in my context. In the end I think the problem was it is sqlite3 not sqlite2. I can access the file with a normal connection but just could not get the whole thing to work properly. It made me wonder though how do people program using Dabo? Do people use the formdesigner then add code (like wxglade) or do they use an editor and if so which? I also noted the lack of documentation - well documentation close to hand (e.g. F1, help wxGrid). In the end I used PyDocs to extract the bulk of the documentation in the package but even this baulked for some modules (specifically wxGrid). After a bit of searching I found the same type of data on the wiki. I'll be honest though, all the examples and peripheral information gives you a distinct impression that the framework is designed to create a data source then build a GUI to access this data source, not to be used as 'programming language'. Yes, the objects and modules can be borrowed from the framework and mingled with python and wxpython code but this hybridization is something learned through trial and error but not actually documented anywhere. John, you invited me back to give Dabo another go. Pointing me at the wiki, in general, will not suffice. Are you aware of any resources that help understand how best to 'feed' Dabo elements and successfully integrated them with python+wxpython? Asking specific questions on the forum on how to get this to talk with that, every step of the way of creating a program will drive everyone to distraction. On 06/06/12 11:41, John Fabiani wrote: > Nothing wrong with the Linux or the python version. I'm not sure why > Paul did not use browse() (maybe he knows something I don't) but his > code should work too. I'm sure you'll have it running in a very short > period of time. BTW have fun with Dabo - you'll only be scratching the > surface. Using Dabo you have everything from wxPython and everything in > Dabo. > > -- > Cheers Simon > > Simon Cropper - Open Content Creator / Website Administrator > > Free and Open Source Software Workflow Guides > ------------------------------------------------------------ > Introduction http://www.fossworkflowguides.com > GIS Packages http://gis.fossworkflowguides.com > bash / Python http://scripting.fossworkflowguides.com _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/dabo-users Searchable Archives: http://leafe.com/archives/search/dabo-users This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/[email protected]
