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  • PC Desktop: Using xBasic to Add, Delete and Fetch Records

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    Hello everyone Before we get into our session for today, I want to take a moment to talk about the software I use to do all of these lessons, Alpha Software. Everything we do here is currently focused on desktop applications but don’t get fooled, Alpha Software is much more than that. Alpha Software is…

  • PC Desktop: Using a Conditional Object

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    Hello everyone Once again, we are going to look at how to better improve form and function in our application. This time we will look at how the use of a conditional object helps in both of those areas as well as controlling data entry. Alpha software says this about conditional objects;  A conditional object…

  • PC Desktop: Controlling the User Interface

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    Hello everyone Along with error handling and event trapping the programmer also needs to control user interaction with the program. Now this presents itself in many ways which include but are not limited to; Data Entry Forms Conditional Objects Field Rules Controlling Object Properties Using Forms as Dialog boxes xDialog Boxes I will discuss each…

  • PC Desktop: Error Handling

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    Hello Everyone; Today we are looking at error handling and the role it plays in code writing. Often programmers will write code that is simple and think it does not need error handling because it cannot fail. All good programmers will tell you however, error checking and or error handling is critical to the overall health…

  • PC Desktop: Document Manager

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    Hello everyone. As I stated at the end of the last session, we are finally going to look at the Document Manager. For a long time now business has used Document Managers to control the flow of information through their staff and offices. No one however, has created a Document Manager for the personal computer at…

  • PC Desktop: File Manager & Start Menu

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    Hello Everyone. Today we are looking at some simple changes to our TakeCharge File Manager which will allow it to double as a Start Menu. In order to have the File Manager double as a Start Menu we need to decide what will the Start Menu do and how will we enhance it for our…

  • PC Desktop New Search Features:

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    Hello Everyone Searching the hard drive for files and folders should be simple. On our desktop we will have a link from our Clock Calendar Menu to take the user directly to the File Search Utility and there will be a link on the File Manager as well. When the Search Utility loads it will be…

  • PC Desktop: Building a Play List

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    Hello Everyone When designing, one must always consider the three F’s Form Function Features To see the  truth in this, you only need to look at the Smart Phone. When cell phones first became available, the were big and bulky and performed the function they were designed for. Making calls. As the market opened up…

  • PC Desktop: File Management System Source Pane

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    Hello everyone An important part of our desktop application is the file management system. I believe the reason most computer users have cluttered desktops is because the process of managing and organizing their data is confusing for most. If you ask the average user where a particular program is store they believe is is on…

  • PC Desktop: Setup Wizard

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    Hello Everyone Hope you had a Great 4th of July. Like most people, there is nothing I hate more than getting something new and being forced to go through some sort of setup before I can begin enjoying my new product. With that in mind, our Desktop App will ship with the ability to run…