August 5, 1998

Question: I have a popup window with tab control (four tabs). I need to specify at open time which tab page gets control. It always opens tab 1 no matter

Question: How can I find out the user name at SQL prompt. Answer: In SQL Server, you can write select user_name()

Question: Can I use an animated GIF in my application? Answer: There is no simple way to use animated GIFs inside of PowerBuilder. However, there is a way that you

Question: I’ve heard that the MDI Frame status bar can be subdivided so that multiple messages can be sent there. The only two methods of manipulating the status bar that

Question: I would like to know how to find information(books, online documentation) on using ActiveXcontrols in PowerBuilder. Answer: I find the best way to learn how to use a new

Question: When one is working with large amounts of data, what is the quickest way of displaying rows not found when comparing two tables, without doing the following: SELECT table1.field1

Question: Instead of distributing a user object (and its functions) as a PBD, I want to distribute it asa DLL (build runtime library, machine code),and then access its functionality in

Question: How can you make your application “always on top,” just like the Windows clock application can? I use PB 4.0 and Windows 3.1. Answer: Use the SetPosition command to

Question: How can I import a delimited text file into a SQL Sever table? Answer: Welcome to the world of BCP. Included with SQL Server, the Bulk Copy Program will