MapBasic on its own can be used to generate fairly decent user interfaces.
More flexibility can be obtained by embedding the user interface in DLL
functions which can be called from MapBasic; the DLLs are typically
generated outside of MapBasic, using Visual C++, Delphi etc...
Also, but adding a further level of complexity, it is possible to interface
MapInfo as an OLE automation server or DDE server ("integrated mapping").
The client (VC++, Delphi, VB etc...) is then responsible of the GUI and of
the mapping application.
Several examples are delivered with MapBasic.
Pierre Henrotay
Siemens Nixdorf Information Systems
Major Projects
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 20, 1999 7:15 PM
> To: Mapinfo List
> Subject: MI: Forms & dialog boxes
>
> Hello fellow listers!
>
> Ok, maybe you people can help. I have seen various examples of other
> peoples maps that are shown in the galleries at ESRI and MapInfo sites.
> It appears that some very smart people are able to make up forms, dialog
> boxes, pull down window, etc that work in conjuction with their maps. I
> have only been using MI for about 18 months and have produced some good
> maps, but I want to continue to learn and produce a better product. If
> people are making up these forms dialog boxes, etc. how is it being
> done? Is it using MapBasic functions, Visual Basic? The forms look as
> if they were created in Access. I have attached a URL to show what I'm
> very poorly try to say here:
>
> http://www.mapinfo.com/solutions_and_services/mapinfo_in_action/crime_anal
> ysis/step2.html
>
> Perhaps its a software programs linked to a map I'm not sure. If
> someone can expand on this I would really appreciate it.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Laura Piazza
> RSLCOM Canada/Westel
>
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