John Eric Hamacher wrote:
Hello:
I've done some extensive searching but cannot find good documentation on how
to perform basic macro tasks in Base like opening forms, closing forms,
saving records, syncing forms, etc. Also, it would be nice to find a simple
document on how to actually create a macro (what tool to use, necessary
syntax, etc.). In VBA, these tasks are so easy (one-liners) but seem
complex in OO Basic. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi John,
I just have to agree with you in general - unless you invest some time
learning the basic object structures used in OO.o and get comfortable
with the API.
OOo basic is a very thin layer over the API.
Anyway - here is some information of sorts.
Starbasic 8 Basic Programmers Guide is available from the SUN web site
for the general questions you pose - sorry I don't have the exact URL,
if you have problems finding it let me know and I will send you a copy.
You need to use the IDL reference found at http://api.openoffice.org for
the API.
Get a copy of the Xray utility it's a must IMO, available from
http://www.ooomacros.org/
http://pitonyak.org he has a couple of good documents
and finally I put this up at the dba mailing list, with the authors
permission just yesterday...so
Roberto Benitez will be publishing, on lulu.com, a book on
OpenOffice.org Base, specifically on programming Base applications
using OOoBasic.
Roberto is doing the final 'punch list' of edits to the text at this
time and expects to have the book available at the publishers site
within the next few weeks. ( 6 on the outside )
HTH
Drew
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