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Question: When I insert a row into a table, the results from the query that come after the row don’t show up. If I re-fetch the results, I can get
Question: How can I set the flushing of rows to the database or the locking strategy used by Power Objects? Answer: Oracle Power Objects ‘supports’ two ways that rows can
Question: I can’t seem to clear the default menus in a modal dialog box. I have triedall types of code in the OpenModal() method, but the default menusstill appear. How
Question: I am using the Japanese version of OPO. Occasionally, I get an error messagethat says ‘Failed to lock row.’ It doesn’t happen all the time. What makesOPO lock a
Question: It seems like I cannot define my own data structures in OPO. I want to create an variable that actually consists of different underlying variables – a string followed
Question: I want to be able to start a section of code if nothing is happening in an application. This type of ‘null’ method is useful for default tasks. How
Question: I want to manipulate a check box in a repeater control, but the check box is not bound to any data column. How can I do this? Answer: Every
Question: I want to create a list box that will contain values based on the value ofanother list box. How can I accomplish this? Answer: A list box is populated
Question: I am using custom toolbars in my application. When I call the QBF form, ithas a default menu bar. How can I get rid of this? Answer: While the
Question: Our business is just starting to look at using a relational databasemanagement system. We are currently using computers, but the usershave their own copies of whatever data they need
Question: I want to be able to take an action when a user changes the value of a data field, but not when the value of the field is changed
Question: What are the major strengths of a RDBMS when compared to anODBMS? Answer: Most ODBMS today are still weak in the area of security, so if you are planning
Question: Under which circumstances should I consider an object database management system (ODBMS) instead of a relational database managementsystem (RDMBS)? Answer: There are some specific types of applications that are
Question: I’ve heard a lot of talk about “client-server architecture” ? is it something real, or just marketing hype? Answer: Indeed, client-server architecture is real. Put simply, the client-server model
Question: What is the OnKey() method? Answer: The OnKey() method is a new method introduced with OPO version 1.0.16. The OnKey() method is triggered for an object whenever a user
Question: When I open a session to an Oracle database, I can’t see any tables other than those owned by my user name. How can I get access to tables
Question: Can an OPO application act as an OLE client and use OLE automation with an OLE server? Answer: OPO Version 2.0 can act as an OLE server, but not
Question: I want to use a unique compound key, with a string columns and a numeric column, in my table. Since Blaze does not support compound keys, I will have
Question: Whenever I try to reference an object in a repeater, I get an error message telling me that “Repeated control can be used only in aggregation function”. How can
Question: How do I open up a blank form – a form without any values displayed? Answer: As you probably know, you can add a DefaultCondition to your form, such
Question: I am using the EXEC SQL command to insert some data into a database on the CommitForm()method of a form, but the data is not showing up in the
Question: When a user selects a value from a list box, I populate the contents of arepeater. I also want to set the focus into the repeater’s first field.How can
Question: How can I define a function that is not associated with a particular form? Answer: You can define an function that is not associated with a particular form by
Question: When I set the FormatMask property for a data field object, the value of the field is formatted when a user enters data and tabs out of the field.
Question: I want to use many instances of a class in my form, but can’t seem to figure out an easy way to check on the status of all the
Question: Is there a way to send mail with a mouse click? I’m working on a Mac and in Windows. Answer: You can send mail, or do virtually anything else
Question: I have an employee table with a field empno (employee number) and an hours table that contains all time that is worked by all employees.The hours table has the
Question: I’ve been trying to construct a query on the databaseto see if the value in a particular field matches a long list of correct answers. For example, I would
Question: How do I create a column with a row ID that adjusts if a row is deleted?That is, if I had numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6 and I delete record 3, record
Question: I am trying to write a report that will bring back fiveindividual pieces of data that are stored within the same column in a table. How do I do
