Re: Need help to write template

From: Mike Openshaw <openshaw_at_airmail.net>
Date: 1996/03/21
Message-ID: <4iqfkp$ah5_at_news-f.iadfw.net>#1/1


ktoepke_at_infinet.com wrote:

>In <Pine.SOL.3.91.960312074759.17859B-100000_at_freenet.grfn.org>, Ragun Chandra <ragun_at_grfn.org> writes:
>>I as asked by my boss to write template in Froms4.5. I was of opinion
>>that template was not much use in Froms4.5. Anybody has a better idea how
>>about going if it's feasible.
>>Thanking in advance.
>>Ragun Chandra
 

>What I did when asked to perform the same task was to create a "reference"
>from that contains all of the standard triggers and their standard functionality,
>the standard window, and the visual attributes and property classes.
 

>The template form is just a form the developers copy that contains all
>of the triggers, property classes & visual attributes referenced from the reference
>form.
 

>It seems to help standard enforcement (and it helps when my manager decides
>to change the font/color/etc. in all forms. I just have to make one modification
>and then regenerate the entire system).
 

>Hope this helps.
>Kevin Toepke
 

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We also used the same technique; you can also reference standard block data (i.e. Patient Name in a healthcare app) from the standard form.

Templates ARE a supported concept within Designer/2000 for both forms and reports.
Michael B. Openshaw
Integrated Medical Networks
(Opinions expressed are my own) Received on Thu Mar 21 1996 - 00:00:00 CET

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