If you have a lot of data in your catalog, the Xtra you can use for
building and maintaining the database is V12 DBE:
http://www.macromedia.com/software/xtras/director/integration.html#v12
Otherwise, you can use all the usual Lingo devices: property lists, string
manipulation, etc., for storing and retrieving your data using external
casts. Also, search DOUG for the uses of the value() function at:
http://www.director-online.com/
Slava
At 02:39 PM 7/2/2001 +0100, you wrote:
>Hi all
>
>What is the best way of building a cross-platform (Mac and PC) keyword
>search facility for a CD-based catalogue developed with Director? Do I have
>to buy an Xtra? If so, can anybody recommend one?
>
>TIA
>
>Paul
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