Friday, June 20, 2008
Tip of the Day: Managing Custom Colors in R:BASE 7.6 and Turbo V-8
Section: Custom Colors
Supported Versions:
. R:BASE 7.6 for Windows (Build: 7.6.4.30623 or higher)
. R:BASE C/S:I 7.6 for Windows (Build: 7.6.4.30623 or higher)
. R:BASE Turbo V-8 for Windows (Build: 8.0.18.30623 or higher)
While in Form, Label or Report Designer, defining a background
color, when the ordinary color palate does not give the color
you need, you always have the choice to opt for "Custom ..."
colors. Selecting this option provides you with a selection
of 48 Basic Colors as well as the option to define or select
from 16 "Custom Colors". Once custom colors are defined and
added to the list, only the logged in user on that workstation
can access those Custom Colors while in Form, Label or Report
Designer.
In an environment of R:BASE Developers and/or Team of R:BASE
Contractors and Sub-Contractors, each developer must define
those custom colors manually for R:BASE 7.6 and Turbo V-8
for Windows, in order to follow the application standards.
In addition, if you define all those custom colors and for
some reason you need to replace a hard drive or re-install
R:BASE 7.6 or Turbo V-8 Windows, you also have to re-define
those custom colors when designing Forms, Labels or Reports.
Did you know that you can export your custom defined colors
to a text file and then import them back into R:BASE 7.6 or
Turbo V-8 when you need them again, or distribute to your
own developers or contractors for consistency purposes?
Here' how:
01. Start R:BASE 7.6 or Turbo V-8 for Windows
02. Open any Form, Label or Report in designer
03. Select any control and use the Object Property to change
background color
04. Select the "Custom ..." from the bottom of the list
05. Define your custom color or Add to existing Custom Colors
06. Click on [OK] button to save Custom Colors
07. Now if you wish to export all defined Custom Colors:
Database Explorer | Settings | Custom Colors
Notice the following options:
Save to file ...
Load from File ...
08. You may also import from a file that was created in Step 07
Enjoy and make sure to have fun!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
