1 (edited by napsanti 2014-08-07 08:01:47)

Topic: User end question

As a forewarning. I have little programming skills. big_smile I think this would really test how well your system works if a "newbie" can use it well.

1. What does "the table is a dictionary" mean? (I think that part needs a tooltip)
2. What is a ForeignKey for the combobox? I tried to make sense from your examples but still clueless.
3. How do you set the location of the database if the location is within a password protected network?
4. The interface of your examples are awesome. Any tip on designs?
5 How about a lesson in password protected accessed databases? Possible?

Suggestion:

1. the project icon should be different from the MVDB/running project Icon.  It gets confusing.
2. There should be a "Stop Project" button near the "Run Project".
3. More actions for buttons like "Clear" for textboxes,  "Hide" forms or buttons. I know there's a script for it but you are advertising that one does not need programming skills and scripts require coding. big_smile
4. in relation to #3,  Option to add more actions, not just one action per item. Like
        Clicking button 1:
               Action 1: Hide Form1
               Action 2: Show Form2

        Clicking button 2:
               Action 1: Clear textbox 1
              Action 2: Populate textbox 2
               Action 2: Show show report
5. Ability to Copy/Duplicate a form.
6. Option to resize the colums in the settings of Table Grid.
7. Data validation in the Object inspector/Properties
8. Uhhh.. I don't know how to say this.. a simpler way to teach newbies how to connect tables to eachother?

Re: User end question

1-2.
Unfortunately my English is weak, I can not explain it in detail.
by itself, you should have a basic understanding of databases to create the project.

3. I have not tested this.

4. what exactly do you mean?

5. Yes, attached example project in post.


Thank you for your suggestions )

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Dmitry.

Re: User end question

1. You tick the checkbox for "The table is a dictionary" when you want the table to be...?
2 I got what ForeignKey is for when I checked your examples.
3. Hhhm. OK. Food for thought, I guess.
4. My designs are crappy. The forms look like it was designed by kids. I was hoping you have any suggestions on how to design a better looking interface for my forms.. big_smile
5. Aaah.. SQL query. The thing I could not grasp in programming, but thanks for providing comments. Didn't even know there's a Delphi Language before. New experiences, I love it.

By the way, your MVD website might get some spike on traffic (emphasis on might), I shared your website on stumbleupon.com because it is an awesome application.

Re: User end question

Is it possible to have a button go directly into saving the spreadsheet, instead of viewing the spreadsheet first? Can I save it as a CSV instead? and can your application "eat" CSV and convert the entries into records?

Re: User end question

napsanti
In current version is not support, save to csv and import,but planned.

Dmitry.

Re: User end question

Yeah, I figured there's alot of features in the works seeing as it's a young application. Keep up the good work.

Re: User end question

Hello, I have another question. big_smile

1. Is there a version history for MVD? I'd like to see what new things you've added once it gets updated.
2. I figured that files are also stored in the database, but what if I want to just save the file in a determined folder (folder names in my database) and just have a clickable link to the folder or file. The files I have are too big to save on the database.

  For example:
A. Create new record.
B. Fill up details.
C. Click button for Open File Dialog box
D. Select file.
E. Select location where to put file (using a combobox) Copy the file from source to target location with the file name based on filled name.
F. Save record.

Of course there's a form to add new folders/location.

Viewing records to show clickable label to open the folder where the file is.


Uhhm.. Possible?

Re: User end question

napsanti
1. No, but here you can find something
http://www.softpedia.com/progChangelog/ … 43913.html


2. Component http://myvisualdatabase.com/help_ru/components/dbfile.png have property Type where you can choose method of work, Store file, Link to file or Link to folder.


if you need copy file, you should use script.


But in current version you can't get clickable label in TableGrid to open folder, you can open folder only on form for Add/Edit record.

Dmitry.

Re: User end question

This software has so many possibilities. I am glad to have found this rough diamond. I am excited to see what will become of it a year from now, or five years into the future. It will be awesome. Keep up the great work. I hope you do not tire getting feedback from your fans. big_smile

Re: User end question

napsanti

Thank you smile

Dmitry.