Category: WINDEV

Using XML to Store Options in Database instead of Individual Fields

We all have those projects where there is some dynamic portion that requires end user configuration. Those areas of the database always seem to be in churn because there is always one more field to add to control some aspect of the configuration. Or you have that project where the data you will be storing … Continue reading Using XML to Store Options in Database instead of Individual Fields

TableToArray (Function to Copy Table Columns To Structured Array)

We had a memory table control based on an array and when adding a new row, we needed to move each column of the table into its corresponding structured array fields. Unfortunately TableSave only works with browsing table controls, so I had to create my own function to move each field. Well when I got … Continue reading TableToArray (Function to Copy Table Columns To Structured Array)

PDF Viewer/Scanner/Importer Screen with Database Storage

This week's Uncle Pete's corner will be looking at my PDF Viewer/Scanner/Importer Screen. We will be storing the images in a Hyperfile C/S database. This will be 100% native WinDev code no ActiveX or .NET required! One of my very early projects involved document storage. That was a long time ago! The documents weren't stored … Continue reading PDF Viewer/Scanner/Importer Screen with Database Storage