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10.3 distribution debugAuthor: adkins.larry@gmail.com (adkinsl) I have found that the default installation of Uniface 10.3 (and also 10.2) was missing a reference needed to debug in the runtime. Until I added the reference, I would get a transcript window with "008 - Failed to activate Start-up shell screen." message. The missing reference was from the file .\\common\\adm\\usys.asn. The missing reference is usys:udbg.uar in the [RESOURCES] section. I remember after installing 10.2 having to log a support call to figure out what I was missing and found out it was this. Apparently, it's still missing in the 10.3 distribution. Just thought I'd mention it in case anyone else has been experiencing the same issue.

precompiler constants in entry names show up in U10 tags list as "unspecified"Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) As Iain has mentioned on entries defined in triggers, a lot of experienced users combine entry names with precompiler constants. Others use these to generate unique entry names, or control overlays.   In U9, these names appear in the tags list as "<$entname>_abc", so it's easy to jump to that specification.   In U10, the same entries are shown in the dropdownlist as "unspecified" so they can not be used to jump to the code.

U10.3: improvement for Install_info.txtAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) During the installation process, there are a lot of parameters to enter: In the dialog before the final "go ahead", we get a complete list of our choices like Program Folder, Installation Path, Portnumbers etc. But if you do not copy&paste these lines, the information is lost (at least I haven't found a protocol). For documentation purposes it would be an improvement if the summary is added to Install_Info.txt

10.3 005: compile&test doesn't start test pushed the first timeAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) It looks like the new button to compile and test doesn't start the test when pushed the first time. Repro scenario: Start the IDE (a cpt editor is open) Push compile&test (compile is ok, but no test activated) Push again (compile is still ok and the component is started) Not too much of a problem as we can still use the old way and test via Actions

U10.3: in generation of IDE.ASN "project/project/" used for $resources_outputAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Note: the space in front of resources is necessary to avoid text corruption, haven't found a better way so far The Installation of U10.3 generates in the IDE.ASN the $resources_output as: $resources_output D:\\USYS103_PROJECTS\\project\\project\\  resources\\ The previous U10.2 has generated the path correctly as: $resources_output D:\\USYS10201_PROJECTS\\project\\ resources\\

[SOLVED] Module Section not showing operations, triggers and entriesAuthor: ablancouribe@compuamerica.com.ve (bioalexy) Hello, I'm having an issue where the Module Section on the Script tab is not loading the operations, triggers and entries. The project is on a different environment than the uniface installation default, what could I be doing wrong in the configuration of my project? Thanks and regards

License TypesAuthor: norbert.lauterbach@infraserv.com (Lauterbach) Is there a Special License requiered for using the Debugger with Uniface 10? If program reaches the Statement "debug" I get an "8011 License not available" and no Debugger is opening! What License Types exist? And for what are they used? Kind regards Norbert

U10F208: closing "x" out of sight when added TAB exceeds the viewport, no useable scrollbarAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Looks like there is a little BUG in supporting the TABs Scenarion: The already open TABs in U10 IDE nearly fills up the screen. Opening a new object  causes that only part of the TAB is visible, but not the "x" to close the object. The "invisible" scrollbar can not be used to slide the "x" into view. Only when opening an additional object, the new TAB is shown up to the very end and the "invisible" scrollbar can be used as well. Deleting this helper open, the rightmost TAB will be shown completely and the scrollbar can be used. Looks like there is no check if the end of the newly created TAB exceeds the screen/viewport. BTW: reducing the size of the application window down from maximize doesn't trigger a recalculation of TABS either, we do not get an active scrollbar if it was not active before. W

Additional Menu - we want details on what you are using it for todayAuthor: adrian.gosbell@synapse-i.jp (Adrian Gosbell) There have been some discussions (buried in other threads) on the fact that Uniface 10 does not have the additional menu.  I've mentioned previously that we would look into this, and we are now starting this.  We want some details to know what you are using the additional menu for today. The implementation of menus, and therefore context is different between Uniface 9 and Uniface 10, so the more detail, the better. Those who gave me some details (and examples) at the UBG in Mannheim, you don't need to enter (unless you really want to). 

Migrating to Uniface 10

U10f219 looks like edit/menu doesn't work as beforeAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) I have a (semi-hidden) form where I simulate keystrokes using the macro statement $prompt = CODE_BUFFER.<$entname> macro "^SELECT^TEXT^SAVE" ; saves text in clipboard, only in UNIFIELD at the end of the EXEC, I enter dialog mode with edit/menu where the menu trigger consists on a simple trigger menu macro "^ACCEPT" end   IIRC, this worked pretty well even under 10.2 (created it early last year), but it looks like one of the recent patches causes some strange behaviour: After this edit/menu, the form is visible now, but as soon as I enter for example the GOLD key (only this one, perhaps some other keys as well), I see in the debugger that the macro inside the menu trigger is executed and the form is left.   P.S. if you need a minimalistic testform for reproduction, send me an email, Uli

10.3 003: no documented $procreturncontext for $ude(compile) no documented $procreturncontextAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) After a successful $ude(compile) where $status = 0 and frm and sig are created $procreturncontext only holds "Context=Serialize Struct·; DETAILS=" But the documentation states: Context = Context Context of the information. For $ude("compile"), the value is UDE Compile. Error = Number Error number if process failed on error InputSignatures = Number Signatures found for compilation OutputSignatures = Number Signatures compiled InputComponents = Number Components found for compilation OutputComponents = Number Components compiled So what's wrong ??

u10201f114 snippet fld-trigger-error has a typoAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) replacing the U7 error triggers with the snippets delivered with u10, I got a compile error: (5\\ERROR)    error:   1000 - (Blockdata) Label '$DATAERRORCONTEX' not found (at line: 20). Looks like a typo has escaped the sharp eyes of the Lab.

10.3.001: Migrating a form doesn't have "end" in migrated triggersAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Looks like the migration doesn't append a closing "end" to the trigger texts just having a simple "write" in the V9 uxgroup causes the following result:   [ 1] ;- [Start 'Write'] [ 2] #startdefine [ 4] #define $triggerAbbr=WRIT [ 5]****** trigger write [ 6] 1 write [ 8] #enddefine;- [End 'Write'] (298\\WRITE) info: 1000 - "end" assumed

10.3.001: compile from the commandline refusedAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) SOLVED: looks like there was some sideeffect problem with a migrated form causing an inconsistency in one repository line original text: Trying to compile a form from the commandline, I got the following replay. [startup] ====================================================================== [startup] Date/time : 2018-09-12 15:46:26.78 [startup] Uniface : [MSW] 10.3.01.001, (Sep 5 2018), $ioprint=0 [startup] Command : D:\\USYS103\\common\\bin\\ide.exe "/adm=.\\adm_standalone" /lis=2 /inf ?, pid=5116 [startup] Directory : D:\\USYS103_WORK\\U8YCU_customize-103\\ [startup] OS : Windows 7 (Build 0) [startup] Processor : Intel64 Family 6 Model 69 Stepping 1, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4210U CPU @ 1.70GHz, 8087 Mb [startup] Hostname : ume8mobil [startup] User : ume [startup] ====================================================================== 2018-09-12 15:46:26.75 - Uniface session started

U10.3: installing MetadictionaryAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) As U10.3 will be the first one which delivers a metadictionary, a lot of people want to have a straight look at it, but: /INS META will return an error: IDE command line switch /INS is not supported when $SEARCH_RESOURCES = RESOURCES_ONLY Before we start editing ASN files, it's much faster to use the "Import XML …" and we enter directly "D:\\USYS103\\uniface\\misc\\umeta.xml". WARNING: when we use the navigation in the "Open" window, we change the working directory as well. When we use relative paths this will no longer work. So better exit the IDF after the import is done

Field Templates in Uniface 10Author: parcaya@compuamerica.com.ve (parcaya) In version 9 and earlier have the “FIELD TEMPLATES”, this is a very important facility if you want to maintain a controlled repository. What is the reason for which does not exist in version 10. There is a workaround with the same capabilities?

severe incompatibility when some entry statements are in blockdataAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) See the following example code in LPMX U9 and U10: (this is a real usecase since 2008) entry lp_FORMINIT ; this is not defined: call lp_LoadFunction ; so in the compile we get under u9 ; Phase 7: Procs compilation ; warning: 1000 - Module 'LP_LOADFUNCTION' not found. ; in U10, we got a strange ; Phase 7: Procs compilation ; warning: 1000 - Module 'LP_FORMINIT' not found. end ; lp_FORMINIT entry use_blockdata $1 = $block_text block_text:blockdata ~ entry component_docu params string p_docu : OUT endparams p_docu = "D:component-%%$componentname%%%/<xxxx_datstatus>/<xxxx_autor>/<xxxx_kurzinfo>" end ; component_docu entry lp_FORMINIT call lp_LoadFunction call lp_LoadFile call lp_InitLists end ; lp_FORMINIT ~   in the EXEC trigger, we call lp_FORMINIT as operation exec call LP_FORMINIT edit

QuestionsAuthor: parcaya@compuamerica.com.ve (parcaya) Hi. We are analyzing the migration from 9.7.4 to 10.03.01 and we have some questions: Can we use SOLID as a repository? There are No "FIELD templates"? There are No Global updates? Thank you

Test out of U10 component editor possible since F208Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) With patch F208, a hint in the Tutorial tutorialCompileTestForm_4CDB64256C6CC8E39931FC878DEC3BE4.html points to an important improvement for the experienced uniface codewriter used to the U9 comfort: It's possible now in U10 to test the component under edit straight from the IDF with the help of the ACTION menu ! Compared to the previous "start your process manually and retype the name of your ObjectUnderEdit", this will be seen as an improvement. But when we look at the convenience in U9, we may miss beside the "test" the "test with debug" option which is available in U9 UUEXTN23 as menu, accellerator CTRL+F8) and panel. As the new documentation _LOGICALS_IDE_testing_A011D3FF02E748F1965BB18402EC2801.html tells us in an example, we can modify the activation to include a /deb switch, but this is then used in ANY test. Modifications of the logical demands a rest

how to redirect FRM files in the ASN?Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) In older Uniface versions, we created a couple of forms with the same interface and used in the ASN a redirection so each customer got "his local version". [FILES] ABC.frm    ..\\frm_directory\\ABC_DE.frm The same was used to replace as an example the SQL editor with some customised version (see $uuu utilities) Replacement of sql/print statements This component is a better visualisation of the sql/print statement. Mapping as usys:usyssql sys_sql. The form offers a few useful functions like: save and open sql-commands from a file history command list (via filedump) multiple command within one transaction timing, etc... Can someone help me what I have to put in my ASN to get the same result under U10? TIA, Uli

10.3 001 patchAuthor: adkins.larry@gmail.com (adkinsl) The latest patch link for 10.3 goes to the patches for 9705. Since I can't post anything directly with that topic, I thought I would list it here. I would like to know if there was anything else missed in that patch distribution besides the wrong chm file. I downloaded it before the latest update. If it's just the chm file that was incorrect for that build.....I don't care about that. If there's more that was missed, I'll take the time to download and install it. Please advise.

10.3 002 patch has no updated CHM fileAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) In https://unifaceinfo.com/forum/uniface-10-enterprise-edition/u10-3-installing-metadictionary/#p6053773 Barbara Douma stated there will be an updated CHM file with the patch. But the CHM provided by 10.3 002 patch is still the 001 version. Once again a very confusing conflict of information for the customer. Perhaps someone can improve the delivery, Uli

10.3 002: Open Signature Form allows only UPPERCASE description profileAuthor: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) Open Signature Description profile entry is converted to uppercase which cause real problems when decription is mixed case

Good News: unifields still work in U10Author: ulrichmerkel@web.de (ulrich-merkel) sometimes, on can only implement functionality with the help of unifields. A very popular one is to fill the windows clipboard with some text. This is done with a macro of some features only supported in unifields. I just transfered an existing application to 10201f108 and it's great to say: UNIFIELDS STILL WORK IN U10! Greetings from a colde Frankfurt/Germany morning, Uli