"Use this file instead" or "Remove this layer from the Workspace?" It has this feature... however it does not automatically search thru directories Actually MapInfo has this feature. When you open a workspace file it asks you for the location of the file it can not find. If you are able to locate the location of the new file then you just have to remember to manually save and overwrite the existing workspace file.
MapInfo automatically searches through directories set in Options > Preferences > Directories. On Wed, 3 Nov 2004 18:52:14 -0600, David Reid <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > This would be a most welcome utility. It's a shame something like this > hasn't been added to Workspace Control by 4th Beach (at least I don't think > it will do this). > > Too as iterated by Dan, it would nice if your utility could search through > the Directories designated in Mapinfo for the file, then offer the user to > "Use this file instead" or "Remove this layer from the Workspace?" > > A utility like this sure would be usefull! > > Dave > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Stephen Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 6:04 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: MI-L App that Resolves Workspaces with Missing Tables > > Hey guys, > > I created an app while I was at Sydney for the Exponare training for > partners. > It resloves the issue of not being able to open workspaces where > tables no longer exist. > The app automatically removes all references to the missing table > and reorders all layers including shade and create legend commands for > thematic maps. > A new workspace file is created, so the original one remains intact > The user is given an option to replace the references by locating > the missing table manually. > > The code itself could be tidied up and I believe that it should work > for all workspace files generated by MapInfo however further testing > is required. I am not sure if I should publish it yet however if > anyone here is interested in trialling out this tool give me a buzz. > > It only looks for and removes references of missing TAB files. Any > references to other file types are not supported (ie .3TF files) > > - Steve Chan > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Message number: 13902 > > --- > Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.786 / Virus Database: 532 - Release Date: 10/29/2004 > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.786 / Virus Database: 532 - Release Date: 10/29/2004 > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Message number: 13906 > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- List hosting provided by Directions Magazine | www.directionsmag.com | To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message number: 13908
