[AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The SolutionRevisited-NowTag is the Answer

William Hindman wdhindman at dejpolsystems.com
Tue Feb 24 17:55:23 CST 2009


...ok already ...its on its way :)

William

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From: "Drew Wutka" <DWUTKA at marlow.com>
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SolutionRevisited-NowTag is the Answer

> Well somebody send it to me!
>
> Drew
>
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> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of William
> Hindman
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>
> ...you REALLY need to look at what max did ...you're way off base.
>
> William
>
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> From: "Drew Wutka" <DWUTKA at marlow.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:17 PM
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> Subject: Re: [AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The Solution
> Revisited -NowTag is the Answer
>
>> Ok, I think Max emailed out his database, I didn't see any specific
>> code.  But the concept was initially to put all the translations into
>> the captions .Tag property, in a 'master' copy, and then create a
>> language specific database.
>>
>> It's a great idea (good job Max!).  But there are draw backs:
>>
>> 1.  Your languages are in the Tag property. (Think that's not a
>> drawback?  Ask someone to proof the translations, or add new
>> translations..... you either go through each and every control, find
>> something to run through them all, etc.  having the translations in
> the
>> table makes it easier for changes, additions, and proofing).
>>
>> 2.  2048 character limit.  Sure, for your command buttons and labels
> on
>> your forms, no big deal.  If you have a more paragraph style 'label'
> on
>> a report (or even a form for that matter, but I would assume they
> would
>> be more common on a report), you're going to hit that limit.
>>
>> 3.  No 'event' driven changes.  With the example I posted, the
>> 'changing' form (Form1) could easily be setup as a Menu bar.  Allowing
>> anyone sitting at a console to switch to whatever language they want.
>> And instead of having to find all the open forms/reports, the raised
>> event would change everything automatically. (Without having to open
> and
>> close the forms)
>>
>> But again, it is a great idea.  (Kudos Max!)
>>
>> Drew
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart
>> McLachlan
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:27 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The Solution
> Revisited
>> -Now Tag is the Answer
>>
>> So let me get this clear. Your argument is:
>>
>> 1.  I need to store a string value for each control.
>>
>> 2.  Controls has been designed with a property specifically for this
>> purpose.
>>
>> 3.  I won't use the property in case I need to use it for something
> else
>> later on,  instead I will
>> build a complete new system which will allow me to do all sorts of
> neat
>> things with controls
>> in case I need to in the future.
>>
>> May I refer you to Shamil's posting last Friday in this thread?
>>
>> <quote>
>> May I warn you about what is known as:
>> "Premature Optimization"
>> http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?PrematureOptimization
>> and
>> "Premature Generalization"
>> http://c2.com/cgi/wiki?PrematureGeneralizationIsEvil
>> Have a look:
>> "Death by premature generalization"
>> http://ryanfarley.com/blog/archive/2004/04/30/570.aspx
>> </quote>
>>
>> -- 
>> Stuart
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