Max Wanadoo
max.wanadoo at gmail.com
Wed Feb 25 02:05:42 CST 2009
Any one that I live in... Max Laugh more than cry. Smile more than frown. Be generous in spirit. And always stand your round in the pub! -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin at Beach Access Software Sent: 25 February 2009 00:12 To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' Subject: Re: [AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The SolutionRevisited-NowTag is the Answer Best address? Rocky Smolin Beach Access Software 858-259-4334 www.e-z-mrp.com www.bchacc.com -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Drew Wutka Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 3:42 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The SolutionRevisited-NowTag is the Answer Well somebody send it to me! Drew -----Original Message----- From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of William Hindman Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 5:38 PM To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving Subject: Re: [AccessD] Find First in an Array? - The Solution Revisited-NowTag is the Answer ...you REALLY need to look at what max did ...you're way off base. William -------------------------------------------------- From: "Drew Wutka" <DWUTKA at marlow.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 6:17 PM To: "Access Developers discussion and problem solving" <accessd at databaseadvisors.com> 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----- > From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com > [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Stuart > McLachlan > Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:27 PM > To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving > 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 > > The information contained in this transmission is intended only for the > person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain II-VI > Proprietary and/or II-VI Business Sensitive material. 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