Further to above posts, creating and printing a barcode should not be a problem using barcode fonts. Even calculation of checksums as in code 128 should be posible in MVD.
What I am trying to figure out is getting MVD to automatically respond to a scan (provided application is already running but may be not focused in required field).
By using a programmable barcode scanner to add a "preamble" sequence before main code I should be able to trigger a script "on keypress" that checks preamble characters and if correct runs needed actions. The main problem seems to be that I would need to duplicate the "on keypress" event for each form. Is there a way to listen for a keypess globally no matter where the user is in application? Note this is possible in programs that have a menu/toolbar with "hot keys".
Thanks for reading
David
1 2015-03-06 22:17:23
Re: we need added BARCODE in this software? (5 replies, posted in General)
2 2014-12-10 23:08:35
Topic: Script Editor (3 replies, posted in Script)
Just a note to say what a big help the new V1.48 script editor is when writing a script.
Just in-case others have not noticed, when you type an object's name and then press "dot" (full stop) the editor pops up with a full list of properties to paste, In a years time I may remember all these options but in meantime this a big step forward.
The other nice feature is being able to collapse a statement to make more space,
Is there any other editor features that we should be aware of ????
I am sure that most users are amazed at your support and the pace of development compared to many other vendors.
Regards
David
3 2014-12-10 20:08:38
Re: "Look ahead typing" (3 replies, posted in General)
Hello
Thank you tcoton and DriveSoft. Still learning but this tip will open new ideas.There is a lot of power just under the surface of MVD but I need time to explore.
4 2014-12-09 01:04:54
Topic: "Look ahead typing" (3 replies, posted in General)
Is it possible to have a field auto fill from list or an existing field after typing 1 or more letters in to field or fill a combo list with filtered list (by beginning letters)?
IE I type "U'" and I get a choice of United Kingdom, USA, United Emirates etc
This is often seen programs that have large lists to chose from where typing a letter scrolls to that section or limits the choices.
Thanks
5 2014-12-04 10:58:17
Topic: Navigation on form (1 replies, posted in General)
I realize that navigation buttons are a future feature for this program but in the meantime is there any way this could be done with current tools (queries and inbuilt pascal scrpt functions).
What I would like to build is a form that is based on a query with buttons to move forrward and backward (first and last also) through the dataset. This is something that is common in most databases I am familiar with.
Thanks
David
6 2014-11-30 05:32:28
Topic: Adding timer (1 replies, posted in Script)
Hello
It appears that it may be possible to add a timer to a form after looking at the "Russian" forum section but not speaking Russian not clear as to what the procedure is to do this.
What I had in mind was a script that fired every 10 mins , perform an SQL query and pop up a message if record(s) found -- like a appointment reminder.
Any chance of a sample file of the way to achieve this?
7 2014-11-27 10:41:17
Re: Linux-Wine (6 replies, posted in General)
Hello
Just an update on this topic of MVD running on linux.
I have tried lastest version of "Puppy Linux" and "Wine" ( used the pet installer that comes with Puppy}, with current version of My Visual Database and it installed correctly (some thing called "mono" and "geko" automatically downloaded and installed while in setup). So far no errors at all, even fast reports seems to be working normally.
Now this is not totally proven untill a lot more tests done but at present seems very promising. I hope this does prove to be the case as I have not found any database that is low cost , easy to use and has powerfull features which will run in Linux (with or with out "Wine"). The only problem is no menus/shortcuts are made so that you have to manually create these on desktop - after installation..
Drivesoft may have a new market if it proves to be stable long term.
Added MS Excel to test export and it also worked but Excel did produce a error when closing - don't think it is related to MVD.
8 2014-07-17 06:44:42
Topic: Navigation buttons (1 replies, posted in General)
Hello
I may have missed some thing but I can not see any provision for record navigation ie - "First Next Previous Last".
When I learn scripting there may be options there but in mean time adding this to the button actions list could be helpful.
Regards
David
9 2014-07-17 02:45:12
Re: Linux-Wine (6 replies, posted in General)
Hi again
Yes there are 2 errors that pop up.
1/ "List index out of bounds (2)
2/ "Undeclared identifier: 'frmengine'
Clicking on OK loads a blank form titled "frmMaindbCore"
The menus all work normally.
If it could be made to work on linux/wine a whole new market opens up as there are limited options for a desktop database on this format .
10 2014-07-14 10:24:47
Re: My visual Database User´s manual (24 replies, posted in General)
Thanks for reply.
In mean time might it be possible to download the help file in your native language? We could try running it through a translation program. These are not perfect but may get a general idea while we wait.
Regards
Dave
11 2014-07-13 10:42:26
Re: My visual Database User´s manual (24 replies, posted in General)
Is the user manual likely to be available any time soon?
12 2014-07-13 10:35:38
Topic: Linux-Wine (6 replies, posted in General)
Would be possible to run MVD on linux via wine? Only just found your program and tried installing on wine successfully but not able to run actual database yet!
Thanks
Dave