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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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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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Creating Auto-Incrementing Columns

Question: How can I make a column that will automatically increment by one each timea new row is inserted into the table? Answer: The solution will depend upon the database

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Converting Legacy Data

Question: What are the advantages of converting a PC-based Cobol application to a P- based relational database? Answer: The most compelling advantage of converting legacy data into a relationaldatabase management

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How to determine current filter/sort associated with DataWindow

Question: How can I determine the current filter and/or sortassociated with a DataWindow?For example:s_old_filter = dw_1.WhatsTheCurrentFilter()dw_1.SetFilter(“”)dw_1.Filter()// Do somethingdw_1.SetFilter(s_old_filter)dw_1.Filter() Answer: You can use the Describe function:ls_OldFilter = dw_1.Describe( “datawindow.table.filter” )

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Phonetic Searches

Question: How can I perform a phonetic search in SQL? I need to search a database ofnames, but exact matches won’t work. Using phonetic matching, I could finda name registered

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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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Adding a Column at a Specific Position

Question: How can I add a column to a table (not just at the end of the table)? For example: create table test(first_col char(20),second_col char(20)); I want to alter table

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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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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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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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Stripping concatenated fields

Question: I have a table that contains a concatenated field delimited by colons. The field contains approximately six values I want to house as separate columns on the table. How

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Is there a driver for Oracle 7.3.2.3?

Question: Is there a driver for Oracle 7.3.2.3 — the version Oracle recommends for NT 4.0? Answer: Yes, but it is not readily available (as of this writing, 4/14/97). You

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Datawindow Printing

Question: How can I print two DataWindows on to one page? Do you have to use a composite DataWindow? Or is there a way to do it with two separate

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Connecting forms through a button

Question: I have number of forms, including a MainMenu form. On the MainMenu form I have several buttons that I want to click and connect to my other forms. I

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Two Ways of Indexing a Paradox Table

Question: Two ways of Indexing a paradox table Answer: Having done a lot of work with Paradox in the past, there are things I’ve learned in Paradox that I’ve needed

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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

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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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Some Useful String Manipulation Functions

Question: Some useful string manipulation functions Answer: If you’re like me, you create a bunch of utility functions and store them in a separate unit or maybe even a DLL

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Circular referencing

Question: Circular referencing Answer: This tip addresses circular referencing between units; that is, where two units are dependent upon each other in some way. Or in more simple terms: two

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Writing Netware programs/NLMs

Question: Where can I find information on how to write a program that is going to run on a Novell 3.x or 4.x server? Can you install an EXE and

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How to learn LAN basics

Question: I want to learn about the basics of local area networks. Where do I start? Answer: Your best bet is to get yourself some books that deal with the