| Subject | Re: Big Mistake |
| From | Andy Taylor <andy.taylor.1959@outlook.com> |
| Date | Thu, 15 Sep 2022 23:27:39 +0100 |
| Newsgroups | dbase.getting-started |
| Attachment(s) | Dmd_As_Form.jpg |
Here's a picture of what it looks like. Andy > Ok Bob, > > I don't think you'll have to reinstall. > By playing around from the clues you've given I have managed to > duplicate what you did. > > Ready? When designing a new form you selected a custom form to apply to > the new form. Instead of choosing a custom form (cfm) you overode the > normal preselection of *.cfm files and instead chose a *.dmd file. > > My system is now as topsy turvy as yours, so well done on doing > something that no-one else had thought to try :-) > > The bad news is that I'm off to bed and will work on getting things back > to normal tomorrow... I'll let you know if I have to re-install and > don't worry it won't affect your licence as long as you re-install on > the same machine. > > Talk tomorrow, > Andy > > >> Hi Andy: Pressing the form btn or cmd Window "Creat Form" does nor >> open in the Source Editor, >> rather it opens a form shaped display with the contents of my >> "Customer Datamodules'" top panel. >> (Seven table SQL icons plus the "SawBiz" database Icon).. The name of >> this form shaped display is >> "Ubtitled datamodule designer". Doesn't look like a datamodule >> desigher. Also, unlike the datamodule >> designer where you can eliminate tables, trying to "cut" these icons >> draws and alert msg " Cannot delete >> contols from base class" . I can open this "form" in the Source >> editor, but it seems unable to change anything. >> >> I' m not quite sure what this MS team is all about. Is it a >> conference thru email? Sounds very >> interesting. but I know nothing about such things or how to >> particapate. As for the re-install I know what >> that is but how would that effect my license? Many thanks for your >> suggestion.... Bob >> >>> Andy Taylor Wrote: >> >>> Hi Bob, >>> >>> If you have really typed into the command window "create form" then >>> pressed enter and the response has been the source editor popping up >>> which contains streamed out datamodule code then something is >>> _seriously_ wrong with your installation of dBASE. >>> >>> I have never seen this reported on the newsgroups before and have never >>> seen this myself. I am curious to know if this was something you did >>> using dBASE or is corruption caused by something else that has happened >>> on your machine. I have invited you by e-mail to join me on a MS Teams >>> call so that I can verify what is happening, but you have not responded >>> yet. If you don't want to do that then all I can suggest is that you >>> uninstall dBASE and then reinstall again and cross your fingers that >>> things return to normal... >>> >>> Regards, >>> Andy >>> >>>> Hi all: Is it posible that this mistake will require a re-install >>>> of db2019? All of my learning efforts are down the drain if i >>>> cannot open a standard form. I await a winning rely, thanks guys... >>>> Bob >>>> >>>>> Bob McKinney Wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Andy: Pressing the new form btn in the Inspector or typing >>>>> "Crate Form" ind the cmd window have the same result, the bad form >>>>> described in my initial msg........Bob >>>>> >>>>>> Andy Taylor Wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Bob, >>>>>> Just to confirm how big the problem is, can you tell us what >>>>>> happens if >>>>>> you type: >>>>>> Create Form >>>>>> in the command window? >>>>>> >>>>>> The command window is the last option from the main VIEW menu. >>>>>> This is from the OLH for Command Window: >>>>>> Learning tool >>>>>> As you work in the visual design environment, the corresponding dBL >>>>>> commands are automatically displayed in the upper pane of the >>>>>> window. So >>>>>> the Command window is a good tool for learning basic commands in >>>>>> the dBL >>>>>> language. >>>>>> You can get help on a dBL language element or feature by typing a >>>>>> word >>>>>> or phrase in the Command window, highlighting it, and pressing F1. >>>>>> >>>>>> So, with both the Command window and the Navigator window open >>>>>> side by >>>>>> side so that you can see both at the same time (you might have to >>>>>> resize >>>>>> them to get them both visible), can you also tell us what appears >>>>>> in the >>>>>> command window when you click on "New Form" in the Navigator window? >>>>>> >>>>>> Regards, >>>>>> Andy >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Ken: I know, that's what the code says, but I had clicked >>>>>>> on"NewForm". I just tried it again befoe writing this reply. >>>>>>> The Custom new form brings up a Blank form same as "New Form" >>>>>>> used to , but I don't want a "custom " form. ............ Bob >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ken Mayer Wrote: >>>>>>>> On 9/13/2022 8:57 AM, Bob McKinney wrote: >>>>>>>>> Hi All: I clicked on " New Form" in the Navigator and this is >>>>>>>>> what came up. I must have done something,I don't know when >>>>>>>>> or how. I cannot now start to create a new form. Using win >>>>>>>>> /11 with db2019'. Can someone tell me how to untangle my >>>>>>>>> Horrible mistake so I can create a new form? >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> // >>>>>>>>> // Generated on 09/13/2022 >>>>>>>>> // >>>>>>>>> class UntitledDataModule of CustomerDATAMODULE from >>>>>>>>> :SB_Datamodulesb:Customer.dmd >>>>>>>>> with (this) >>>>>>>>> width = 0.0 >>>>>>>>> height = 0.0 >>>>>>>>> endwith >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> with (this.SAWBIZ1) >>>>>>>>> width = 41.0 >>>>>>>>> height = 37.0 >>>>>>>>> endwith >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> with (this.CUSTOMER1) >>>>>>>>> width = 57.0 >>>>>>>>> height = 37.0 >>>>>>>>> endwith >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> this.rowset = this.customer1.rowset >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> endclass >>>>>>>>> ************************** >>>>>>>>> Any help greatly appreciated......Bob >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Well, for starters, this is a datamodule, not a form. Maybe make >>>>>>>> sure >>>>>>>> you're on the right tab of the Navigator? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Ken >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> *Ken Mayer* >>>>>>>> Ken's dBASE Page: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase >>>>>>>> The dUFLP: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/index.htm#duflp >>>>>>>> dBASE Books: http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/Books/dBASEBooks.htm >>>>>>>> dBASE Tutorial: >>>>>>>> http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/Tutorial/00_Preface.htm >>>>>>>> dBASE Web Tutorial: >>>>>>>> http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/WebTutorial/00_Menu.htm >>>>>>>> dBASE DOS to Windows Tutorial: >>>>>>>> http://www.goldenstag.net/dbase/DtoWTutorial/00_Menu.htm > > | |