The In-Memory Database Driver is perhaps the best-received Clarion add-on in recent history. Steve Parker certainly consider it a "must have." Recently, "threaded content" (the subject of this article) was added to the IMDD; the good doctor explains what this phrase means.
I've posted Rick Martin's template to add all fields to a view in the free downloads section. This can be handy when converting to SQL and you need all or nearly all the file fields available.
Dave Harms trips over a help topic that shows how easy it is to declare a string whose length is determined by a procedure parameter. The technique applies to array dimensions as well.
As Steve Parker explains, transactions and the IMDD don't get along at all. Here's how to fix the problem.
We've updated the docs with instructions on how to get the DCL from GitHub and integrate it into your development environment.
What could be cooler than ClarionMag/DevRoadmaps Clarion source on GitHub? Not much, now that GitHub for Windows is out....
John Welch's utility to assist in breaking up apps into smaller DLLs is now available on the free downloads page. Update: Link and typo fixed.
SoftVelocity has released build Clarion 8 build 9304 with the following notes:
- CHANGE: Draw flat "default" button without a bevel when it doesn't have focus
- FIX: Icons on VCR buttons were mispositioned
- FIX: Horizontal separator started from the leftmost edge of menu
- FIX: MDI child window could activate incorrectly when using the Frame's tab bar
This is a lengthy webinar on porting apps to SQL. Heavier on the detail, lighter on the broad concepts. Above all, make sure you read up on BIND before you watch this one!