Re: How to port Forms 4.0 bitmap->text
Date: 19 Dec 1994 21:12:39 GMT
Message-ID: <3d4t07$rct_at_fred.uswnvg.com>
In article 4uL_at_indirect.com, garon_at_indirect.com (Microright Corp) writes:
>I've developed some Forms 4.0 screens under MS-Windows and would like to
>port them to run on a VAX using VT-100 terminals.
>
>Has anyone done this before?
>Is Forms 4.0 available for VAX VMS yet?
>
>I appreciate any info others with similar problems might have.
>Thanks.
>
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>Garon C. Yoakum garon_at_indirect.com
>Microright Corporation
>Salt Lake City, Utah
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>"...in the business of providing, to various clients, computer
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I had to develop several Forms 4.0 applications under MS-Windows and then port
them to run on a Sequent. It may not be the same as porting to a VAX, but
porting to character-mode should have the same problems regardless of platform.
Just a few things to watch for:
- I ftp'd the .fmb file to the Sequent, but don't forget to ftp in binary mode.
I forgot once and it's a pretty cryptic blowup.
- Generate the file on the Sequent (VAX). Tried the .fmx file from the PC,
but it wasn't such a good idea.
- When you generate the form on under MS-Windows, leave the default module
type in character-mode. Developing in real mode looks better for developing,
but obviously isn't made for running in char-mode.
- The key-mappings are a major headache. oraterm20 kept core dumping. And
some of the keys I needed to create a new keymap weren't available on my
keyboard, so I had to use the escape sequences to create a new map so I
could create a new map. If you know what I mean.
- Be careful using all the nifty features on Forms4.0. Most require special
handling to use in character-mode and don't look quite right on the screen.
For example, if you put a radio group on the form, it needs extra triggers
to allow the user to "press" another radio button than the default.
Just a few items off the top of my head.
Brad Marshall
bmarsha_at_uswnvg.com
U S WEST NewVector
opinions are my own, etc, etc, ..... Received on Mon Dec 19 1994 - 22:12:39 CET