I see a basic application for this functionality when displaying balances (money or otherwise), where a negative balance is displayed in red and a positive balance in the default color. I have an immediate use for this functionality. Right now I display the balance using 2 text variable; if the balance is positive the balance is displayed in the first variable and the second is set to blank, if the balance is negative, the first variable is set to blank and the balance is displayed in red using the second variable. The catch is that I cannot overlap them so they have to be displayed at different locations on the form. This functionality would be extremely helpful.
Javier Valencia, PE President Valencia Technology Group, L.L.C. 14315 S. Twilight Ln., Suite #14 Olathe, KS 66062-4571 (913)829-0888 (913)649-2904 FAX -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Dan Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 6:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Enhancement request, could anyone else use this? Steve, Maybe you would be able to write the description better so that they would see the value of it. I first submitted this request on 09/10/1999 as 'Live Variables' with the description... ... 'Would like to see the ability to display colors in a field based on the results of a computed variable. ie: if var dummy is null then set dummyfield backround blue endif ... All of my other enhancement requests are 'slated for version 7' so I am really excited about it comming out. Dan At 10:57 AM 12/3/2002 -0600, you wrote: >Man, I think both of these "enhancements" SHOULD be given serious attention >by RBTI, if they haven't already started working on 'em. Both of these >ideas, > >- "Conditional Color(s)", based (perhaps) on the value of the data w/in a >field >- "Form/Grid/Presentation_Object Refresh Interval", at >Pick_The_Appropriate_Object Level > >are great ideas that should be included in what appears to be a good and >getting better product. > >Razzak & RBTI, I'm not trying to damn you "with feint praise", but these >little bells-n-whistles are so useful to app-dev folks that they are >actually far beyond little musical chimes, if you'll allow me to continue >the metaphor. > >My $0.02, FWIW, but, I'd be happy to try and write-up functional >descriptions ... > >Later, >Steve in Memphis > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Dan Champion" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 10:20 AM >Subject: Re: Enhancement request, could anyone else use this? > > >> Well, >> I thought so too, when I submitted it before it was denied, that is why >I >> asked what "verified, no plans to include" meant. Dr. R said that If I was >> the only one then special plans could be made. >> Since I could see the obvious uses for this, I figured it must just be >> something that couldn't be done, or done yet. I am sure at some point the >> Dream Team can find a way to do it. >> At this point I have resubmitted the request to RDCC, and am waiting >> patiently for some response from RBTI if I need to have special >> arrangements as DR.R suggested. >> >> Dan >> >> >> At 10:36 AM 12/2/02 -0500, you wrote: >> >I believe most of the RB community could use this feature. >> > >> >Jim >> > >> >At 04:21 PM 11/29/02 -0800, you wrote: >> > > >> > >Dan - >> > > >> > > I would find this enhancement very useful. Please submit it. >> > > >> > >Bernie >> > >---------------------------------------- >> > >At 10:38 AM 11/28/2002 -0800, you wrote: >> > >>Dr. R, >> > >> Thank you, and I hope you and yours are having a wonderful holiday >> > >>weekend. I will again send my enhancement request to the rdcc. >> > >> >> > >> I wonder if I am the only developer on the list that would find it >> > >>benificial, so I will also post it here and see if others would find >it >> > >>beneficial. Maybe if I am not the only one, it would be easier to >allocate >> > >>time to this request. >> > >> >> > >>Ehnancement request: Was called 'Live Variables' >> > >> The ability to change the color of text, or backround in a form >based on >> > >>the results of a lookup for a variable. >> > >> I currently use as my main dispatch screen for 7 technicians, a >variable >> > >>based form with over 100 grid like squares (8 columns, 10 rows, for >the >> > >>main grid) these variables are populated by 'service calls' based on >if >> > >>there is a call for a specific technician and time frame. >> > >> The ability to change the colors on the fly would allow me the >ability to >> > >>also see the status of the call. Black text (the call still Has been >run) >> > >>Red Text (the call is currently being run) and >> > >>Green text (the call has yet to be run) >> > >> Currently I have either text or no text based on if the call has >been run >> > >>(no text) or needs to be run (text). >> > >> >> > >>Thanks, >> > >>Dan Champion >> > >> >> > >>>Dan. >> > >>> >> > >>>Remember, NOTHING is impossible! >> > >>> >> > >>>Enhancement request(s) are evaluated based on the ultimate use >> > >>>and the benefits to all users of that particular version. >> > >>> >> > >>>If you have a "very special" enhancement request(s), you can >> > >>>work with our Dream Team, as a special arrangement, and see >> > >>>if they can make you special OEM version to meet your needs. >> > >>> >> > >>>RBTI has made such arrangements and have provided special >> > >>>versions for special industry use. >> > >>> >> > >>>Very Best Regards, >> > >>> >> > >>>Razzak. >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >>================================================ >> > >>TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: >> > >>Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >>In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l >> > >>================================================ >> > >>TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >>In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l >> > >>================================================ >> > >>TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: >> > >>http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ >> > >> >> > > >> > >================================================ >> > >TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: >> > >Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l >> > >================================================ >> > >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > >In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l >> > >================================================ >> > >TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: >> > >http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ >> > > >> >======================================== >> >Jim Schmitt >> > Ohio Software Services >> > 2211 Lake Club Drive >> > Columbus, Oh 43232 >> > Phone 1-614-863-1850 >> > Fax 1-614-863-0325 >> > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >======================================== >> >================================================ >> >TO SEE MESSAGE POSTING GUIDELINES: >> >Send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >In the message body, put just two words: INTRO rbase-l >> >================================================ >> >TO UNSUBSCRIBE: send a plain text email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >In the message body, put just two words: UNSUBSCRIBE rbase-l >> >================================================ >> >TO SEARCH ARCHIVES: >> >http://www.mail-archive.com/rbase-l%40sonetmail.com/ >> >> >> >> Dan Champion >> P.O. 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