Friday, April 15, 2011
Tip of the Day - Exploring Database Explorer
Product: R:BASE eXtreme 9.1 (32/64)
Update.: 3
Build..: 9.1.3.10414 or higher http://www.rupdates.com
Section: Database Explorer
Here are a few tips related to Enhanced Database Explorer:
01. Renaming List Items
. Databases
. Tables
. Views
. Stored Procedures
. Forms
. Reports
. Labels
. External Forms
. Applications
. Command Files
Highlight the item, right-click and select "Rename ...".
You may also use [F2] key to rename selected item, or
use click-pause-click to rename the selected item as well.
02. Stored Procedures - Find in Stored Procedures
Database Explorer | Stored Procedures
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Stored Procedures" Window
to Find Text.
Double-clicking on the selected item in Search Results will
launch R:BASE Editor with highlighted found text. Use [F8]
key to search next match while in the same block of code.
03. Forms - Find in Custom EEPs
Database Explorer | Forms
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all forms.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Custom EEPs" dialog box to
enter text to find.
Selecting the form in [Form List] will expand Search Results
with itemized list of controls and embedded Custom EEP.
Double-clicking on the link will launch R:BASE Editor with
highlighted found text. Use [F8] key to search next match
while in the same block of code.
Note:
While editing the Custom EEP, notice the Editor Caption with
all details related to Form Name, Control Name, Caption,
Coordinates, and option that is used for Custom EEP, such as
On Click EEP, etc.
04. Reports - Find in Custom EEPs
Database Explorer | Reports
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all reports.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Custom EEPs" dialog box to
enter text to find.
Selecting the report in [Report List] will expand Search Results
with itemized list of sections/bands and embedded Custom EEP.
Double-clicking on the link will launch R:BASE Editor with
highlighted found text. Use [F8] key to search next match
while in the same block of code.
Note:
While editing the Custom EEP, notice the Editor Caption with
all details related to Report Name, Action, Band, and option
that is used for Custom EEP, such as On Before Generate EEP.
05. Labels - Find in Custom EEPs
Database Explorer | Labels
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all labels.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Custom EEPs" dialog box to
enter text to find.
Selecting the label in [Label List] will expand Search Results
with itemized list of sections/bands and embedded Custom EEP.
Double-clicking on the link will launch R:BASE Editor with
highlighted found text. Use [F8] key to search next match
while in the same block of code.
Note:
While editing the Custom EEP, notice the Editor Caption with
all details related to Report Name, Action, Band, and option
that is used for Custom EEP, such as On Before Generate EEP.
06. External Forms - Find in Custom EEPs
Database Explorer | External Forms
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all external forms.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Custom EEPs" dialog box to
enter text to find.
Selecting the form in [Form List] will expand Search Results
with itemized list of controls and embedded Custom EEP.
Double-clicking on the link will launch R:BASE Editor with
highlighted found text. Use [F8] key to search next match
while in the same block of code.
Note:
While editing the Custom EEP, notice the Editor Caption with
all details related to Form Name, Control Name, Caption,
Coordinates, and option that is used for Custom EEP, such as
On Click EEP, etc.
07. Applications - Find in Custom EEPs
Database Explorer | Applications
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all applications.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Custom EEPs" dialog box to
enter text to find.
Selecting the application in [Application List] will expand
Search Results with itemized list of controls and embedded
Custom EEP.
Double-clicking on the link will launch R:BASE Editor with
highlighted found text. Use [F8] key to search next match
while in the same block of code.
Note:
While editing the Custom EEP, notice the Editor Caption with
all details related to Application Name, Control Name, Caption,
Coordinates, and option that is used for Custom EEP, such as
On Click EEP, etc.
08. Command Files - Find in Files
Database Explorer | Command Files
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all command files.
Use [Ctrl+F] to launch "Find in Files" dialog box to enter
text to find.
You may also customize the search using Search Options and
File Attributes. Click on [Start] button to search.
Highlight one, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all command files
that match the criteria. Click on [Open File(s)] button
to open all command files in R:BASE Editor.
09. Command Files - Editing Multiple Files at Once
Database Explorer | Command Files
Select a single, multiple, or [Ctrl+A] for all command files
and then right-click to select Edit File(s) to edit all files
at once.
Make sure to customize R:BASE Editor Settings to take advantage
of new and enhanced options, such as:
. General (Background, Selected Block, Text Match)
. String
. Display
. Line Highlight
. Background
. Printer Font
. Compare by Content
. Structure Toolbar
. Syntax Schema
Database Explorer | Main Menu | Settings | R:BASE Editor ...
Have fun!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
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