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Dynamic UserObject in Tab Control

Question: I’m looking for a way to put a dynamic UserObject in a Tab Control. The PowerBuilder documentation mentions a technique to put it in a window, but nothing for

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Record Count by Quarter

Question: I have a table set up with training records by date. I want to produce a query that will count how many training sessions took place for each quarter

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Definition/Summary of ISQL

Question: I would appreciate an introductory definition/summary of ISQL (Interactive SQL?). Answer: As you’ve guessed, ISQL is an acronym for Interactive SQL. In general,ISQL describes any tool or interface that

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List of files in a directory

Question: I need a way of letting the user pick a file name or names from a list. I would prefer this not to be in a dialog box. In

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OPO Example Archive??

Question: Does an archive or site exist thathas examples or templates for Power Objects? I’ma neophyte, and would like to start with somealready developed applications that I can modify.Specifically, I’m

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QueryWhere()

Question: Can I use more than one criteria in the QueryWhere(“col1=’val1′”&”col2=’val2′) to refresha bound grid? I would really appreciate an answer or a solution; we are on the border line

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Using SQL2 Built-in Functions

Question: Using SQL2 built-in functions Answer: A problem that’s rampant with many software tools today, even one as complete and comprehensive as Delphi, is that documentation on many important subjects

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A Simple Property Editor

Question: A simple property editor Answer: This is an introductory level article about creating a simple property editor that I hope will get you started. I’ll provide enough information about