Dynamic CodingDynamic buffers, queries, browsers, and more. A very useful primer in what this dynamic stuff is and how to use it. |
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Dynamic Temp TablesWhat they are, what they're for, how to use them. Dynamic Temp Tables are a great addition to the OpenEdge toolset, but they haven't been taken advantage of nearly as much as they could be. They're a terrific tool, particularly for separating interface and DB interactions. |
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High Octane CodingHow to write high-performance reports, and how to build new report paradigms. Includes queries, indexing rules and lots of insights you may not have thought of. |
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Locks and ScopingBoth a review of standard, procedural rules and some of the issues which are brought up in the event-driven paradigm which might not be self-evident. Particularly useful if you are writing new, event-driven modules. |
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XMLLearn about the two XML models of Progress, the document object model (DOM) and the simple API for XML, or SAX model. Advantages, uses and "cons" of both models. |
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VSTsAn insight into what VSTs are, as well as some code samples on how to use them. A very practical introduction to monitoring your system and using a sample toolset to build your own. |
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Resizable ScreensWindow resizing is not something that comes naturally to most OpenEdge applications. Even when the window resizes, what do you do with the graphical objects inside it? Instead of "one size fits all", it’s more often a case of "no size fits at all". This presentation examines various algorithms for resizing and shows how to build and implement a Window template which will resize chosen objects in a variety of ways. |
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Working Days calculationThis is the first download posted from the new White Star Software Blog page. Go there to read up about it. |
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