RE: Scope Resolution ::

2017-02-14 Thread Gene Wirchenko
At 01:54 2017-02-14, Dave Crozier wrote: Mike, It is extremely hands in certain circumstances and can save you loads of extra programming work. However like yourself I tend to forget about it (as opposed to never knowing about it!!) and only after the event do I realise

RE: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Gene Wirchenko
At 01:08 2017-02-14, "John Weller" wrote: Masochist :-) I was going to reply that it is not masochism if you enjoy it, but then, it occurred to me that that is exactly what masochism is. Well, except that there might not have been any pain in it. [snip]

Re: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Paul McNett
On 2/13/17 12:13 PM, mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote: On 2017-02-10 11:52, Ed Leafe wrote: I haven't touched VFP since early 2008. I don't even own a copy of it anymore. Ed (and others), What tech do you find yourself enjoying nowadays? I don't just mean doing it for a

Re: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Vince Teachout
On 2/14/2017 10:00 AM, Dave Crozier wrote: B4A, B4J and B4I which covers the Android, iPhone and PC Windows/Linux platforms. As many of you know I have used this now for about 4 years and have been extremely impressed, in fact amazed at what you can actually do with the product. That's a

RE: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Kurt Wendt
Ed - you mean containers like Tupperware??? :-) Regards, Kurt Wendt Senior Systems Analyst Tel. +1-212-747-9100 www.GlobeTax.com -Original Message- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Ed Leafe Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:12 AM To:

RE: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
On 2017-02-14 10:44, Richard Kaye wrote: I would avoid using standard VFP hot keys. VFP uses CTRL-D for DO program... Good point ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://mail.leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free

RE: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread Richard Kaye
I would avoid using standard VFP hot keys. VFP uses CTRL-D for DO program... -- rk -Original Message- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 10:42 AM To: profoxt...@leafe.com

Re: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
On 2017-02-14 09:51, Alan Bourke wrote: You're not including the key you need to press to make it happen, e.g.: On Key Label SHIFT+F1 keyboard "[dbo]." DOH! Yes, of course. That's exactly it. Anything to type less and keep carpel tunnel from getting me sooner. ON KEY LABEL CTRL+D

Re: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
On 2017-02-14 09:53, Stephen Russell wrote: You can just place a single period there instead if you want on TSQL. [SERVER\INSTANCE].dbName.dbo.TradingPartners is also found: [SERVER\INSTANCE].dbName..TradingPartners Do you have other schemas? We've got a slick framework whereby we don't

RE: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread Richard Kaye
Well, now you're changing scope on me, Mike. :-) If your team is using VFP, macro files can easily be saved and restored, as can FKY files. Of course, Alan makes a better point... -- rk -Original Message- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of

RE: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Dave Crozier
B4A, B4J and B4I which covers the Android, iPhone and PC Windows/Linux platforms. As many of you know I have used this now for about 4 years and have been extremely impressed, in fact amazed at what you can actually do with the product. Now I am starting to look at full Virtual Reality using

Re: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread Stephen Russell
You can just place a single period there instead if you want on TSQL. [SERVER\INSTANCE].dbName.dbo.TradingPartners is also found: [SERVER\INSTANCE].dbName..TradingPartners Do you have other schemas? On Tue, Feb 14, 2017 at 8:43 AM, < mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com> wrote: > My

Re: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Alan Bourke
In a similar vein I noticed this recently. https://www.b4x.com/b4j.html "B4J – Modern “VB6 like” development tool for cross platform desktop, server and IoT solutions B4J is a 100% free development tool for desktop, server and IoT solutions. With B4J you can easily create desktop applications

Re: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread Alan Bourke
You're not including the key you need to press to make it happen, e.g.: On Key Label SHIFT+F1 keyboard "[dbo]." -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm On Tue, 14 Feb 2017, at 02:43 PM, mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote: > My days are filled with T-SQL coding now,

RE: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
On 2017-02-14 09:45, Richard Kaye wrote: Record a macro. :-) Great idea...but that only fixes my current setup. I want to have this ability in our dev tool too so other developers can just check a box and have that ability as well. ___ Post

RE: Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread Richard Kaye
Record a macro. :-) -- rk -Original Message- From: ProfoxTech [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 9:44 AM To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: Trying to create shortcut text My days are filled with

Trying to create shortcut text

2017-02-14 Thread mbsoftwaresolutions
My days are filled with T-SQL coding now, so I wanted to create a shortcut key sequence to insert the [dbo] in front of things when needed. This doesn't work: ON KEY LABEL KEYBOARD "[dbo]." Ideas? tia. ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com

RE: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Kevin J Cully
I'm going to chime in for Xojo ... again. I find it's really fun to develop in. I'm using it at my new job working with my county government. The Xojo web application that I built for them is "invaluable" for them to accomplish their job in the Building Department. Here's my check list: -

RE: Scope Resolution ::

2017-02-14 Thread Dave Crozier
Mike, It is extremely hands in certain circumstances and can save you loads of extra programming work. However like yourself I tend to forget about it (as opposed to never knowing about it!!) and only after the event do I realise I could have made life easier for myself!! Dave -Original

Re: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Alan Bourke
Not strictly frivolous - we do have one remaining customer who is gradually migrating off our ancient Foxpro 2.6 For Windows product and it's the easiest way to have a copy of their system here. I can't bring myself to install a 32-bit version of Windows 10 or whatever. -- Alan Bourke

RE: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread John Weller
Masochist :-) John Weller 01380 723235 07976 393631 > > I recently installed Windows 3.11 in a VMWare VM, including networking, for > a giggle. > ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance:

Re: So what tech do you like to work in nowadays? (was Re: TaskPane entry for ProFox outdated)

2017-02-14 Thread Alan Bourke
I recently installed Windows 3.11 in a VMWare VM, including networking, for a giggle. -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm On Mon, 13 Feb 2017, at 08:13 PM, mbsoftwaresoluti...@mbsoftwaresolutions.com wrote: > On 2017-02-10 11:52, Ed Leafe wrote: > > I haven't touched VFP since