>Well, tough. The user selected print, and should not be shocked when a >print options dlog appears. The vast, vast, overwhelming majority of users >have printed *something* at some point, and are not put off by a print >dlog. Those that are will have to learn eventually, so why write coddling >code? That's on par with wanting to install pads on everything in the >universe on the grounds that careless people who bump into things will get >hurt. Rather than padding the universe it makes infinitely more sense to >allow those few to run into stuff until they learn how not to stub their >toes. Inconvenience a few rather than the majority. > >Put another way I think you're worrying way too much about something >utterly trivial. >
I am in complete agreement. And have already (exhaustedly) argued that point with my peers/client. Unfortunately, my client doesn't agree! And their the ones paying the $20k + for this project. If I don't give them what they want (which is possible function, just a little more inconvienent for me), then they will find someone willing to be inconvenienced for the $20k. So, that being said, I will set off on my journey to hopefully discover the possibilities...or create my own. FYI, I can sit here and complain about not only the stupidity(ignorance) of users, but also that of clients who just magically want computers to do everything for them. But, that's not very conducive to any positive action (that action being an answer). Instead of being a possible source of solution, you have stepped into the arena of being part of the problem: Those that are ignorant and want the world to change for them ...and those that complain about how the world shouldn't have to change/simplify for the others (i.e. "Do it MY way or learn it MY way!"). If you choose to be a programmer/developer for yourself, then by all means, do it your way and your way only. But, if you program for a living (or try), then you will have to inevitably do something that you believe is pretty stupid. That's part of BUSINESS - as you well know. You are a great resource for those of us with questions on Director, I thank you for that. But if you're not going to help, then please don't post. Sorry if I sound a little miffed, you caught me on a very bad week! _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com [To remove yourself from this list, or to change to digest mode, go to http://www.penworks.com/lingo-l.cgi To post messages to the list, email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Problems, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Lingo-L is for learning and helping with programming Lingo. Thanks!]
