System Builder (that is, SB+) will not let you modify a dictionary with it's Field Definition tool if it wasn't created in SB+ or converted into that format.
-Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.PrecisOnline.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Kent Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 4:54 PM To: u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org Subject: Re: [U2] LIST DICT FILE Depth and Assoc Stuart, it just so happens that Design Bais will convert D types to A types when you modify anything that is not confined to their extended dictionary. Maybe System Builder does the same thing ? Hence you can end up loosing certain dict info such as S/M, SQL settings and Value marks in the headings. Even though i came from a pick background i prefer D & Is so i am not happy about this and would prefer the original dictionary type be maintained. Hopefully this will be addressed but in the meantime if its an issue i can create a separate dictionary but it means you have to be careful in accounts that are not primarily DB. jak ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 5:38 PM Subject: RE: [U2] LIST DICT FILE Depth and Assoc > John, > > Yep, I think you're probably right about A-types being inherently MV. > According to the documentation I mentioned before (which you read > of-course ;) the S/M in an `A' type dictionary is only relevant to SQL > statements and not Retrieve. So unless your front-end can interrogate > the DICT and do something with the value in attr 5 to build specific > WHEN expressions, I would go with the previous suggestion and convert > them to D and I types, they're heaps (a quantum) more functional. > > FYI - "LIST DICT" uses an I-type to interrogate the dictionary field; > if you're brave (!!)) you can change this in DICT.DICT to report > anything you like. > > S > > ______________________________________________________________________ > > From: "John Kent" > if you make either on of these S, > LIST DICT still displays the depth and assoc as M not S > On what does it base this decision. > It looks like Universe assumes all A types are inherently multivalue. > > ********************************************************************** > > This email message and any files transmitted with it are confidential > and intended solely for the use of addressed recipient(s). If you have > received this email in error please notify the Spotless IS Support > Centre (+61 3 9269 7555) immediately, who will advise further action. > This footnote also confirms that this email message has been scanned > for the presence of computer related viruses. > > ********************************************************************** > ------- > u2-users mailing list > u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org > To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.6.0/341 - Release Date: 16/05/2006 ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
