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may be you want to participate in a wishful discussionAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) The link http://uniface.communityzero.com/uniface?go=10000790&content=entry&form_id=all The discussion (since a couple of days, it's impossible to do even a simple copy from wishes to text): Hi Iain, but is this not a thing we can wrap in a little homebrewed global function (using returns, YES we can)? Instead of trying to get on the top 10 wishes next year? Yes, we can (and I have) homebrew it. But it's slower than something coded into the raw code would be. And on a list of thousands of records speed is of the essence. Please look at structs in Uniface 9.5. instead of handling this as a list, what about treating it just as a simple string: a nice 3GL replace anything after GOLD; or Start-of-string up to the = sign? Think a regex replace can do that in a hurry. The wish: Short Description replace id with representation in putlist Descripti

annotated "Uniface wishlist application"Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Hi, Nice start in terms of data capture; still keen to learn what the processing of these wishes will mean to the common member. Usecase: Just a second after I pushed the "send", I see some bugs in my text Still I have a problem that I as the originator of the wish have no chance to edit my wish after I added it. Typos and other little bugs stay there forever and may confuse other readers. Usecase: to know what's going on, I want to check new comments on wishes: Is it possible in the "results" screen to add a "last modified" columns. This could be used as a sorting criterium to find wishes with new comments. Usecase: Relate a wish to a forum discussion or article see: uniface.communityzero.com/uniface for discussions, you can build a reference to a wish as a 3-step action: 1) open the list of all wishes 2) copy the l

on wish: more precompiler constants on entities Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) see : uniface.communityzero.com/content/lists Short Description more precompiler constants on entities Description <$keyfields>, <$subtypes>, <$supertype>, <$paintedentities> To support generated coding (we will get hardcoded lines instead of fiddeling around at runtime) on entity levels, additional informations are required.  Use case (please read what is requested here!) React flexible to modeled information of an entity. Because this will generate hard-coded lines, the performance is much better than doing the same at runtime (bindnumber instead of "search-by-name", once rated from the lab as factor 10).  Importance A clearer, faster code plus the flexibility to create standard include code once to handle a range of entities. 

pssst, feedback option in the 9.5 helpfilesAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) in the uniface 9.5 helpfiles, CPWR has added a "Send feedback about this topic to Compuware." So whenever you think the help should be enhanced or some example is not clear enough, just give a very nice lady your ideas, questions, ... and have your share in building a better help.   I had my experiences with $ude export and the question "how to flush an open Export file". The info was added as part of the E103: Example: Flushing Export Files In the following example, all models and components are exported, and lflush is used to complete the transaction and close the file: vOut = $ude("export", "model", "*", "D:\\myexports\\myexport.xml", "keepopen=true") vOut = $ude("export", "component", "*", "D:\\myexports\\myexport.xml", "keepopen=true;append=

For those on the web-page sideAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Because it was promoted in Computerwoche, I had a look at JavaScriptMVC; From the video, it looks like sound development environment supporting MVC, testing out-of-the-box. So for those who are on the web-page side as well as on uniface .... Success, Uli

from frontline: obsolete OS and DBMS planned for 9.6Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Just for those who do not check frontline on a regular base, there is some "call for feedback":   Source: http://frontline.compuware.com/products/uf/tech/30051.aspx Deployment technologies planned to be discontinued in the release of Uniface 9.6 As part of the planning for the release of Uniface 9.6, there are a number of deployment operating systems and databases which are supported by Uniface 9,5, but we are considering to discontinue with the release of Uniface 9.6. The reason why we are considering discontinuing these is because the technologies are obsolete, out of support, etc, etc. Operating systems that are suggested NOT to be supported with Uniface 9.6: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 SuSE linux Enterprise Server 10 Redhat Linux 5.0-5.4 IBM AIX 5.3

on wish: #includeinherited and #includedefault Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) see: uniface.communityzero.com/content/lists Short Description #includeinherited and #includedefault Description These precompiler directives allow additional coding without breaking inheritence. #IncludeInherited adds the inherited sourcecode (model,template) for this trigger and object (entity, field, form) #IncludeDefault adds the current default sourcecode for this trigger and object (entity, field, form) To ease overwriting of entries, the compiler should IGNORE multiple entry definitions and just take the first one.  Use case (please read what is requested here!) #includeinherited: I just want to extend/overwrite a modeled entry, but want to keep inheriting all other entries. #includedefault: Allows a FLEXIBLE reference to the defaults; and a chance to supersede replace modeled entries with the default set.

[n/a] C/S auto-search while typing experiences C/SAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) - The user types something in a textfield - while typing, he will get a list of matching datasets For a couple of years (AFAIK from 1996), developers on the uniface C/S front tried to implement: To monitor the input, one has to "persuade" the SMOD to fire on each keystroke which is not too hard to do. Each time the user stroke a key (no cursor movements,  are ) a new retrieve was sent to the database. limiting factor(s): how long takes each retrieve It was  found in the old days, the usability killer is the performance of retrieving the database.   Especially at the beginning of the text, user suffer from "type ahead": He typed "ABC", but the application displayed only his "A", after a while, "AB" is shown and finally "ABC" Assuming each retrieve takes a second it takes 3 seconds before he sees

quince.infragistics.com: living UX design patterns ....Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) ... documents how others deliver usability to their customers. quince.infragistics.com Success, Uli P.S. would be nice if we can collect what is possible with uniface on these patterns.

fresh from the frontlineAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) http://frontline.compuware.com/products/uf/tech/30046.aspx reads as: End of general support announcement implemented in Uniface Last Reviewed : 15-Jun-2012 We have implemented a mechanism in Uniface to notify the end users of Uniface applications if the version of Uniface is reaching, or has reached the end of general support. Implementation: The mechanism includes both dynamic and static notification and will be delivered in patches on Uniface 9.3, 9.4 and 9.5, and is implemented in Uniface 9.6 and all subsequent releases. Uniface 9.5 – patch E108 Uniface 9.4 – patch R128 Uniface 9.3 – patch P230 Dynamic Notification: Dynamic notification is to inform the end users of client server and character mode applications while NOT being intrusive. The notification will be a pop-up message with some information, and will provide a url linking to a landing

application wishes: default for username and e-MailAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) On that application: Is it possible to default user-name and email with the data from current-user? Browsing for my own name is a bit of a pain. Success, Uli

discussion: drama because the "one" of UCFIELD has changedAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) My article about the change in the repository has sparked a nice discussion. To make it more visible for all members - and add the option for line-breaks - and does not have to type > instead of > ; I added it plus Iains arguments to this topic.

pssst, how to loose your just typed proccodeAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) It's a TechAlert from Frontline, but for those who see uniface.info as their center of information and discussion:   n Uniface 9.5.01 proc code that has not been stored yet may be lost when compiling a component. This problem happens when incorrect proc code is entered in a trigger and the checkbox "Syntax check (Precompile) on Leaving Proc Field" has been flagged in IDF (See IDF menu (Utilities->Preferences->Proc Editors). When incorrect proc code is detected, compilation of the component issues the following error message in a popup window: "8250 - Compiler found syntax error(s) in Proc. Do you want to continue? Yes/No/Help". When answering with No, the most recently entered proc code entered (after the last store) will be lost during a rollback. This problem can be avoided by unflagging the checkbox in the IDF preferences or by answering Yes when

from frontline: Uniface JTi 4.0 GAAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) maybe not all of us scan frontline on a regular base, here is something new. Uli ******************************************************************************************************************************* We are pleased to announce the general availability of Uniface JTi 4.0 Release(s) : JTi 4.0 Last Reviewed : 22-Jul-2011 Uniface JTi 4.0 is now available as a download from Frontline Uniface JTi 4.0 is supported for the deployment of Uniface 9.3 and Uniface 9.4 applications. Details of Uniface JTi can be found in the Uniface JTi factsheet. Customers using previous releases of Uniface JTi are advised to upgrade to version 4.0. Uniface JTI 4.0 is now the actively supported version, and older versions no longer actively maintained.

on wish: Model-ViewS(!)-ControlerAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Short Description   uniface.communityzero.com/content/lists Model-ViewS(!)-Controler Description To implement MVC like patterns, it would be nice to have a "Component Object Service)" Similar to the old "Object Service" implementation which transfered the WRITE from a form to the WRITE of an underlying object service. All triggers form one or more presentation components (Views) should automatically trigger the background component (Model) for execution. Layout modifications etc. will automatically be transfered back to the view(s).  Use case (please read what is requested here!) Modernising old uniface applications demand a way to split very large data-entry components into a couple of tab-pages. To be on the safe side, the old component with all its business logic and checks should stay in use and the derived presentations are c

maximise your C/S form with $windowproperties($instancename, "STATE") = "STATE=MAXIMIZED"Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) just came across this (in 9.3.01) $windowproperties($instancename, "STATE") = "STATE=MAXIMIZED" will blow-up your form via uniface code (and provides a lot of othe issues to play with like "state=centered")   Thanks to Andreas Herzig for pointing me to these pages of the CHM File Nice weekend, Uli

from T.U.R.F. how2???: a cheque size printing under windowsAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Just passing the request, perhaps someone has experiences he wants to share with other uniface users on T.U.R.F. http://hosted.byjones.net/turf/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1434   how change the print mode -for a custom size Posted: 20.01.12 10:17 by se2mis Dear all i want to select a print mode which suits for custom size. eg: for a cheque size. how to do that.? can anyone help me for this..! Reagrds, se Re: how change the print mode -for a custom size Posted: 20.01.12 12:16 by Uli worst case, you have to create an offspring of P_MSWINX or P_MSWIN3 or some other Printer device Table. Adjust the mode_n settings to meet your requirements. More info from the helpfile index "device translation tables" => "enhanced printing"

pssst,something you HAVE TO LOOK ATAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) http://uniface.communityzero.com/uniface?go=6028641

may be an interesting issue for coders&debuggersAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) http://uniface.communityzero.com/uniface?go=10001872&content=entry&form_id=all Has some nice comments about necessities for uniface codewriters. Because there are no "what's new" indicators bubbling to the what's new page and beeing hyperlinked, you have to check it manually (so far).

from T.U.R.F: problems with sql2012 and 2009 script mss5xdt.sel Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) http://hosted.byjones.net/turf/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1562 start up shell sql 2012 PostPosted: 10.10.12 12:00 by geoffwright Has anyone used v9.5 with sql2012 yet? We have a call with compuware - even the default startup shell gives a string conversion error. Re: start up shell sql 2012 PostPosted: 12.10.12 14:23 by geoffwright compuware came back to say there was an error in the script mss5xdt.sql for sql 2012 and 2009 Re: start up shell sql 2012 PostPosted: 14.10.12 09:44 by Uli Hi geoff, thanks for sharing, Uli

(solved) 9.4 docu currently w/o R122Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) despite of the announcement on frontline, the 9.4 CHM dows not include R122. I started a call: The ZIP file I downloaded today still contains Uniface 9.4.01 R121, Build Date 2011-12-29 instead of the announced: 08-Feb-2012: Uniface 9.4.01: Uniface Library has been updated for R122. See documentation. Status 120211   Hi Peter, Now the zipped file is dated 120131 and shows 9401 R122 in the caption. Thanks for your effort, Uli   Gesendet: Freitag, 10. Februar 2012 um 15:37 Uhr Von: "Uniface Customer Support" <uniface.support@compuware.com> Betreff: Case: 00566265 "old" 9.4 helpfile distributed (R121 2011-12-29) [ ref:00D0hdRB.5007Km6Y8:ref ] Hello Ulrich The correct version is now on frontline: Can you confirm this ?

patch R109 for 9.4.01 avail on frontlineAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Just an information that the patch R109 is vailable on frontline since last week. There are some important fixes in the list, so if you are on the 9.4.01 TRIAL, it may be worth to patch even for the last days. SUccess, Uli Patch R109 Includes R108 Platforms AS2 HPK LI9 LIA RSD SO9 VI1 W32 Fix(es) 26019   Compiler error when using a global (handle) variable to activate an operation.

Installing Solid 3.0 under Windows 7 64 bitsAuthor: None (None)   I’m trying to install Solid 3.0 under Windows 7 64 Bits and I get an error saying “The version of this file is not compatible with the version of Windows you’re running”. Does anybody know how can I get solid 3.0 installed?

loops on the T.U.R.F. side of the worldAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) remove data witha condition http://hosted.byjones.net/turf/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1545 remove data witha condition Posted: 20.06.12 12:35 by se2mis Dear ALL, in my form i'm retrieving material codes and enter the quantity. before save, i want to remove all the codes wich i have not filled any quantity value. how can i write this. if (ISSUED_QTY <= 0) remocc "INTRDMT", 0 message "No ISSUED QTY is removed." endif Below code can remove only the current code. But i want to remove all the codes which fill the above condition, when press a button. regards se Re: remove data witha condition Posted: 21.06.12 07:15 by Uli Hi, you can place a loop in front of your store (-Trigger). variables numeric n_index endvariables setocc "INT