Dave Crozier wrote: > Michael, > I suppose so, but I feel that it is just "cleaner" to denormalise (Thanks > Paul!) the data first which undoubtedly makes the report easier to handle. A > little like the BizObj argument really where you keep all the data > processing/validation in one place and simply let the UI (report) handle the > fancy output. > > Whilst I agree that the multiple details lines are a good addition to VFP9 I > can't say that I've had any real reason to use them as the feature doesn't > add into my repertoire anything that I can't do already. > > In a way, I suppose old habits die hard, but I would need a very good reason > to convert me from the "single cursor" approach and I've generated some very > very complicated reports over the last few years. > > Simply on the basis of output of the raw data to a dbf file that can be read > by Excel, which is a feature of all my reports would negate the use of Multi > Detail lines. > > However, I'd be interested to find out just how many "old foxers" have used > the Multi Detail feature to do something "easier" than my preferred method. > > Go on guys, someone convince me different. > > Dave Crozier >
I share your sentiment/position and would also welcome others to convince us different. <g> -- Michael J. Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC http://mbsoftwaresolutions.com http://fabmate.com "Work smarter, not harder, with MBSS custom software solutions!" _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
