Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Jean Laeremans
I came to the same conclusion all those years ago. A+ jml On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:42 PM, Dan Covill dcov...@san.rr.com wrote: The DBC was designed and implemented by the same folks that brought us the Registry. When we found out that names 10chars were implemented only in the DBC, and not

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Allen
I went the other way. Tried DBC's and regretted it. Now no way. Al -Original Message- I came to the same conclusion all those years ago. A+ jml On Wed, Aug 8, 2012 at 11:42 PM, Dan Covill dcov...@san.rr.com wrote: The DBC was designed and implemented by the same folks that brought us

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread geoff
I looked for advantages and found few. I looked for disadvantages and found several. I look for recommendations from others, found none and steered well clear. No regrets. Fox is a great product. DBCs are the dark alley we try to avoid. -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Allen
A bit like the wizards and most classes. Al -Original Message- From: profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profoxtech-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of geoff Sent: 09 August 2012 09:37 To: profoxt...@leafe.com Subject: RE: corrupted table and database issues I looked for advantages and

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
It's been so long now that I cannot remember what drove me to use the DBC for this project. I have a number of other projects that do NOT take advantage of the DBC. Now I'm wondering what grief and aggravation would I endure if I were to decide to free the tables and do away with the DBC. First

allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
Is it possible to send HTML emails to ProFox with embedded screen shots of code, examples, etc. Sometimes a picture helps explain the situation. James E Harvey Corresponding Officer/M.I.S. Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. www.hanoverpa.com office: 717-637-8931 cell: 717-887-2565 fax: 717-637-6766

RE: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread Dave Crozier
NO, you can only post links... Dave -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of James Harvey Sent: 09 August 2012 12:17 To: 'ProFox Email List' Subject: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots Is it possible to send HTML emails

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Tracy Pearson
James Harvey jhar...@hanoverpa.com wrote: It's been so long now that I cannot remember what drove me to use the DBC for this project. I have a number of other projects that do NOT take advantage of the DBC. Now I'm wondering what grief and aggravation would I endure if I were to decide to free

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Peter Cushing
James Harvey wrote: It's been so long now that I cannot remember what drove me to use the DBC for this project. I have a number of other projects that do NOT take advantage of the DBC. Now I'm wondering what grief and aggravation would I endure if I were to decide to free the tables and do

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Jeff Johnson
I started using views when they first came out. So I have used the dbc since the very beginning. With Stonefield and the dbc I have supported tons of different applications with no problems at all. The main thing I use the dbc for is modifying data structures on installed apps and fixing

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Frank Cazabon
James, I've been using DBCs since they first came into VFP without any problems at all. This might give you an idea of the pros and cons: http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki~DBCvsFreeTables~VFP http://fox.wikis.com/wc.dll?Wiki%7EDBCvsFreeTables%7EVFP Frank. Frank Cazabon On 09/08/2012 07:08

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Alan Bourke
On Thu, Aug 9, 2012, at 01:28 PM, Frank Cazabon wrote: James, I've been using DBCs since they first came into VFP without any problems at all. Me too. -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm ___ Post Messages to:

RE: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
I'm sure there is a good reason for not allowing this option, but at work it has been very helpful with support and training users. We use a program called Snagit. One option is to do a printscreen and then you can edit the image, add text, symbols, etc., and save it, or copy and paste. James E

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Dave Crozier
Seconded... The only problems I ever had with dbc's were in the days when hardware/network cards were causing data corruption. Since using good hardware = no problems at all. Dave -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Alan

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread John Weller
+1 John Weller 01380 723235 07976 393631 Seconded... The only problems I ever had with dbc's were in the days when hardware/network cards were causing data corruption. Since using good hardware = no problems at all. ___ Post Messages to:

Re: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread Alan Bourke
Just post the graphic on tinypic.com and then post the link here. -- Alan Bourke alanpbourke (at) fastmail (dot) fm ___ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this

RE: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread John Harvey
Only allowing the links keeps storage requirements to a minimum, I suspect. John -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of James Harvey Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 7:49 AM To: 'ProFox Email List' Subject: RE: allow HTML emails

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
It seems we only have problems due to power outages. We're out in the country, and attract lightning, plus a lot of trees that love to knock down wires when they fall over. I've got two UPS, but they are useless if the power is off for 6 hours like this last incidence. I doubt we'd invest in a

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Paul Hill
On 9 August 2012 14:56, James Harvey jhar...@hanoverpa.com wrote: I've got two UPS, but they are useless if the power is off for 6 hours like this last incidence. Doesn't your UPS nicely shutdown the server when they are out of juice? -- Paul ___

Re: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread Kevin Cully
Plus it keeps me from uploading my hate filled, NSFW images that Ed wouldn't ever be able to filter out what is appropriate and what is not. Yes, I have a million of those that I'd love to share with everyone if just given a chance. KIDDING! On 08/09/2012 09:39 AM, John Harvey wrote: Only

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
No, didn't know they could do that? James E Harvey Corresponding Officer/M.I.S. Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. www.hanoverpa.com office: 717-637-8931 cell: 717-887-2565 fax: 717-637-6766 -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Paul

Re: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread Ed Leafe
On Aug 9, 2012, at 6:17 AM, James Harvey wrote: Is it possible to send HTML emails to ProFox with embedded screen shots of code, examples, etc. Sometimes a picture helps explain the situation. There are several reasons for this. First, bandwidth is an issue. Sure, most

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Dave Crozier
John, Most UPS's have an interface (used to be serial but now is mostly USB) into the PC which can be monitored and hence initiate a graceful unattended shutdown. Dave -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of James Harvey Sent: 09

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Dave Crozier
Oops that should have read James, not John Dave -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf Of Dave Crozier Sent: 09 August 2012 15:12 To: ProFox Email List Subject: RE: corrupted table and database issues John, Most UPS's have an

RE: allow HTML emails with embedded screen shots

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
Sounds reasonable, thanks for the explanation. James E Harvey Corresponding Officer/M.I.S. Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. www.hanoverpa.com office: 717-637-8931 cell: 717-887-2565 fax: 717-637-6766 -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com [mailto:profox-boun...@leafe.com] On Behalf

RE: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread James Harvey
Would that work on a Dell server running two vmware servers? James E Harvey Corresponding Officer/M.I.S. Hanover Shoe Farms, Inc. www.hanoverpa.com office: 717-637-8931 cell: 717-887-2565 fax: 717-637-6766 -Original Message- From: profox-boun...@leafe.com

Re: Update Conflict

2012-08-09 Thread Michael Oke, II
Going to check that but I don't believe so. Found that if I force the update, it works. Michael Oke, II 661-349-6221 Contents of this and all messages are intended for their designated recipient. On Aug 8, 2012, at 1:40 PM, MB Software Solutions,

Inno Setup INI files section question

2012-08-09 Thread MB Software Solutions, LLC
For those who use Inno Setup with their Fox apps...If you use the INI section, does that mean you don't include the actual INI file in the Files section? I'm guessing it would automatically create it? tia, --Mike -- Mike Babcock, MCP MB Software Solutions, LLC President, Chief Software

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Eurico Chagas Filho
I use DBCs, but then again I liked the movies with Robert Mitchum. You can have views, several DBCs w same name tables. You can use stored procedures, can use DBC events, relations, default values and some other s*^$. Several years ago I found a program that corrected corrupted DBFs, so I added

Re: corrupted table and database issues

2012-08-09 Thread Paul Hill
On 9 August 2012 15:12, Dave Crozier da...@flexipol.co.uk wrote: John, Most UPS's have an interface (used to be serial but now is mostly USB) into the PC which can be monitored and hence initiate a graceful unattended shutdown. The last time I used a UPS they were all serial! Windows NT4