Category : Dbase (Clipper, FoxBase, etc) Languages Source Code
Archive : SHELP2.ZIP
Filename : SYSHELP.DBT
Output of file : SYSHELP.DBT contained in archive : SHELP2.ZIP
Enter the file name and the help text will be included in the current
help window.
Export Help
This option is used to extract help text from the current window and
create a separate file with the extracted help text.
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Welcome to the Superhelp Help Code Generator v1.2.
Superhelp Library is a collections of routines used to create on-line
help for Clipper(tm) Summer87 and Clipper v5.0. Use the library to
build popup transparent help windows. After completing the
application, link in the SuperHelp Library. When at a valid wait
state in the application, Press the Alt-F1 key to activate the
SuperHelp Builder Menu. After building all help windows, use
Superhelp Library Code Generator to produce linkable help code. Also,
after completing the help windows, generate a data dictionary or user
guide of the help system. All popup windows are controlled by the
current project.
The project information must be setup before any help windows are
created. Any number of projects are contained in the Superhelp System
files. There are many features and utilities which are explained
later. The Superhelp Library is Network compatible.
Copy Superhelp Library to your Clipper library directory. Make a
directory called Superhelp and set a DOS environmental variable called
Superhlp with the drive and path name. The environmental variable
must be declared is the Autoexec.bat file. All Superhelp Library
system files will be contained in the Superhelp directory.
Example:
MKDIR C:\SUPERHLP
SET SUPERHLP=C:\SUPERHLP\
Your application needs to be compiled with the following commands.
External Superbuild
Set key -30 to Superbuild && (Alt-F1) Calls SuperHelp Builder Menu
When linking the application, make sure that SuperHelp Library is in
link list and comes before the Extend library.
The entire Superhelp Library can be dynamically linked when using
BLINKER(tm) linker. We recommend either Blinker or Alink.
Example:
Alink(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Blinker(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Plink86(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Link(tm) Main,,,Clipper Superhlp Extend /SE:1024 /NOE
Tlink(tm) Main,,,Clipper Superhlp Extend
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The window can be moved up by pressing the up arrow key, down by
pressing the down arrow key, and from left to right by pressing the
left and right arrow keys. If the window is located by any of the
screen borders the window will be resized.
Sizing Window
The window can be moved by pressing the left arrow key to size
window horizontally and by prssing the downarrow key to size window
vertically.
Framing Window
By moving the highlight bar vertically and pressing the Enter key
will select the frame for the window. Choose from 9 different frame
types.
Split/Unsplit Window
When the window is split there is a separate line for the window
header. When the window is unsplit the window header is on the top
line of the window frame.
Exploding Window
When the explode window option is On, the window will have an
exploding effect after generation. When explode window is Off, the
window will appear as a whole window. This option has no effect on
windows when in the Superbuild Function. This feature requires the
Superhelp library at link time.
Imploding Window
When the implode window option is On, the window will have an
imploding effect after the window is displayed. When implode window
is Off, the window will disappear without any special effects. This
option has no effect on windows when in the Superbuild Function.
This option will also use more free memory depending on the size of
the help window. This feature requires the Superhelp library at
link time.
Snapshot Window
This option replaces the original screen image with the current
screen image. This option has no effect unless the option Camera is
On.
Window Index
This option will list all help windows created for the current
project. Select a help window by moving the highlight bar
vertically andpressing the Enter key. The help window selected will
be displayed along with the original screen (if the camera is On).
The help window being displayed now is the current window under
design.
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All available colors are displayed.
Select the desired color by moving the
diamond shaped cursor thru the color
combinations.
The Window Color controls the help text
body. The Header Color controls the help
header. The Footer Color controls the
help footer. The Frame Color controls
the help window frame. The Shadow Color
controls the help window shadow.
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.Shadow Left
This option displays a shadow on the
lower left corner of the help window.
Shadow Right
This option displays a shadow on the
lower right corner of the help window.
Shadow None
This option disables the shadow of the
help window.
Shadow Transparent
This option will either generate help
windows with transparent shadows or
solid shadows. The transparent
shadows requires the Superhelp library
at link time.
ime.
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This option will generate the Clipper help code with a UDF to simulate
the memoedit function. This function is more efficient than the
memoedit function. It takes very little memory and displays the help
text as array elements.
This function has multiple versions based on the system setup of the
reference file.
Memoedit
This option will generate the Clipper help code with the memoedit
function. This function requires more memory because memoedit makes a
copy of the help text. Also the memoedit function is larger than the
simulated memoedit function.
This function has multiple versions based on the system setup of the
reference file.
Database Engine
This option will generate the Clipper help code to use a special
database file. This function requires that thedatabase file be
distributed with the executable file. This function requires Superhelp
library at link time.
After creating all the help window, select the method of help code
generation. There are 5 methods of generating help.
1. Simulated memoedit with help contained in Reference File.
2. Simulated memodit with help contained in Clipperprg's.
3. Memoedit with help contained in Reference File.
4. Memodit with helpcontained in Clipper prg's.
5. Database Engine with help contained in new dbf.
The code generation has several option which influence its function.
With Console On the code will be displayed on the screen while being
generated. The code can also be generated in 2 different orders by
using the Sort option. All code can be generated into 1 or many prg's
by selecting Multiple Prg's option. The number of help windows per prg
is determined by the value entered in the Project information setup.
Before quiting demo, generate help code, users guide, and data
dictionary.
This option will generate a Users Guide for the user. The Users Guide
contains a index, help preface, and help text of each window. Generate to
file or directly to printer.
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dictionary contains information like window coordinates, color, features,
and help text. The dictionary maybe generated in a summarized version or
full version. Generate to file or directly to printer.
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Edit Help
This option adds/edits the help text for the selected help window. Help
text can be up to 64k in size can be entered. The help window will scroll
up/down with the help text. If the window is resized, the help text will
be repositioned to fit the new window.
Edit Header
This option adds/edits the help header for the selected help window. The
header can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The header can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default header is the field name. When the option Save Defaults is
selected, the header displayed willbe the default header plus the field
name.
Edit Footer
This option adds/edits the help footer for the selected help window. The
footer can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The footer can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default footer is the 'Press Esc Key To Exit'. When the option Save
Defaults is selected, the footer displayed will be the default footer.
Save Help
This option saves the help window. All information related to this
specific window will be saved. The status of the window is displayed at
the lower right corner of the screen. The help window can be set to
automatically be saved by selecting the option to Autosave On. If help
window is not saved, the changes will be lost.
Delete Help
This option premanently deletes the help window from the screen and
database. Be very careful, cannot be recalled once deleted.
Explode Help
This option when selected will generate help text that will explode from
the middle of the help window outward. This feature gives nice effects
but is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using Save
Default.
Scramble Help
This option will decrypt the help text when used with the reference file.
This option is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using
Save Default.
Screen Location
This option allows help windows to be setup using Procedure/Variable or
Procedure/Variable/Row/Column. When help windows are arrays and Screen
Location On, individual help windows can be generated for the arrays. Or
with Screen Location Off, one help window can be used for many array
fields. The option default can be saved by using Save Default.
Copy Window
This option allows the current help window to be cloned. Enter the new
procedure and new field name. The new window must be saved.
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This option saves all system variables. The following is a list of the
option saved.
Window Color
Frame Color
Header Color
Footer Color
Shadow Color
Top Row
Left Column
Bottom Row
Right Column
Help Header
Help Footer
Window Type (Split/Unsplit)
Shadow Type (Left/Right/None)
Header Position (Left/Center/Right)
Footer Position (Left/Center/Right)
Frame Type
Console On/Off
Printer On/Off
Single/Multi Program
Reference File On/Off
Autosave On/Off
Sort Order
Help Scramble On/Off
HelpExplode On/Off
Explode Window On/Off
Implode Window On/Off
Camera On/Off
Screen Location On/Off
Console On/Off
This option is used when generating Help Code, Data Dictionary, or Users
Guide. When Console is On, the code/data beinggenerated will be displayed
on the screen. When Console is Off, a will showing the progress of the
generation is displayed. The option default can be saved by using Save
Default.
Printer On/Off
This option is used when generating Help Code, Data Dictionary, or Users
Guide. When Printer is On, the code/data being generated will be sent to
the printer. When printer is Off, the code/data will be sent to a file.
The option default can be saved by using Save Default.
Mouse On/Off
This option is used to turn a Microsoft compatible mouse On/Off. This
option will only work when a mouse driver is installed. The mouse can be
used to select menu items and to move/size windows. The option default
can be saved by using Save Default.
Camera On/Off
This option is used to turn the screen capturing of each help window
On/Off. Each screen will take approximately 4096k per screen. The screen
image is used when using the help index. Ifa previous help window is
selected, the previous screen is displayed with the help window. The
advantage is that when editing a previous windowthe window may be moved
with the exact screen background. If no previousscreen image is found,
the help window is displayed with the current screen image. The option
default can be saved by using Save Default.
Summary On/Off
This option is used when generating the Data Dictionary. With Summary On,
a shorter version will be generated. The option default can be saved by
using Save Default.
Autosave On/Off
This option when On will automatically save the help window upon exit.
When Autosave Off, saving help window is responiblity of developer. The
option default can be saved by using Save Default.
Sort Order
This option is used when generating help/data. The order of generation is
determined by the Order selected. The choices are Sort by Description and
Sort by Procedure/Variable. The option default can be saved by using Save
Default.
Single/Multi Prg
This option is used when generating help code. The comparison of
generating single versus multiple programs. Single programs are best used
when not many help windows are used or the Database Engine or the
Reference File is used. The size of the Help program is determined by the
Window Number option in the Project Setup utility. Products like
Alink(tm) and Blinker(tm) breaks the help code down to procedure/function
level. These procedures will then be loaded into memory by procedure, if
the procedure is to large for memory they will allocate memoryfrom Clipper
free memory. So if the generated procedure is very large,then it is better
to generate multiple Prg's.
Reference File On/Off
This option is used when generating help code. A reference file is
created when the help code is generated. The reference file contains all
the help text and important window information. This method is best used
when a large amount of help text is used. The size of the EXE file will
be smaller when using the reference file. The reference file must be
distributed with the EXE. The contents of the reference file is protected
from DOS and Text editors. Also, all text can be scrambled in the
reference file. This option is slightly slower than the EXE method.
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This option is used to provide important information about the current
project. The following is the information needed.
Project Name - The name of the current project.
Project Description - Short description of project.
Programmer - Programmers name.
Copyright - Copyright Information.
System Help - Name of help preface file.
Reference File - Name of Database Engine/Reference File generated.
Windows # - If multiply programs, number of windows allowed.
When generating Users Guide, if System Help file is found. This file
is generated as part of the Users Guide. When creating System Help
file use ASCII editor and don't include any special fonts, CR, LF.
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windows, codegen header, and codegen body. The colors can be entered
directly or by pressing the F5 key.
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This option is used to capture the current screen without the help
window and send it to a file or to the printer. With the Printer On,
the screen image will be sent to the printer, otherwise to a text file.
When using the utility, a '*' can be moved around the screen to select
the starting position of the screen capture. Press the Enter key to
select position. Next highlight the screen portion to be captured and
press the Enter Key. When using a color monitor, the background
attribute will change to a shaded black. With a monochrome system the
attribute is a little harder to notice. When capturing the whole
screen, it is easier to first select the upper left corner, press Enter
Key, press End Key, press PageDown Key, and press the Enter Key. A
progress meter will display the status of the screen image.
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This option is used to retrieve help text which is already created.
Enter the file name and the help text will be included in the current
help window.
Export Help
This option is used to extract help text from the current window and
create a separate file with the extracted help text.
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input field on the Link Windows Demo
screen. Link windows can be built for
any field but can only be changed from
the orginal help window. The status
line will display LINKED if the window
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The Help Manager is a function generated to allow users to select
any help window from a pick list.
The Help Manager uses the help window header as the description
used to select the help window. The Help Manager is only created
when generating the help code and using the reference file option.
Superhelp creates a file with extension MGR which is used in
conjunction with the REF file. The first time the Help Manager is
run, it will produce a database file called Helpmgr.dbf which will
access help window information in the reference file.
The Help Manager function is called helpmgr() and is generated in
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common help text to be linked together.
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common help text to be linked together.
This is accomplished by creating a
initial help window and selecting link
from the window menu. From the link
option add all procedure and field names
which share the common information.
When building help, Superhelp is
activated from a field which is linked to
help text from another field. The status
bar will display the word LINKED. All
options that modify help will be
disabled, but Code Generating options and
Utilities will be active. You must
return to the original help window to
modify help. By selecting LINK from the
menu, the original help window name will
be displayed.
An Example of when to use linking. In a
program you use the field CUSTOMER NO in
10 different locations. Instead of
copying or creating a new help window you
link all fields to the original help
window. This will allow for a small
program file and reference file. (R) disk full disk full .NTX disk full Simulated Memoedit
This option will generate the Clipper help code with a UDF to simulate
the memoedit function. This function is more efficient than the
memoedit function. It takes very little memory and displays the help
text as array elements.
This function has multiple versions based on the system setup of the
reference file.
Memoedit
This option will generate the Clipper help code with the memoedit
function. This function requires more memory because memoedit makes a
copy of the help text. Also the memoedit function is larger than the
simulated memoedit function.
This function has multiple versions based on the system setup of the
reference file.
Database Engine
This option will generate the Clipper help code to use a special
database file. This function requires that thedatabase file be
distributed with the executable file. This function requires Superhelp
library at link time.
After creating all the help window, select the method of help code
generation. There are 5 methods of generating help.
1. Simulated memoedit with help contained in Reference File.
2. Simulated memodit with help contained in Clipperprg's.
3. Memoedit with help contained in Reference File.
4. Memodit with helpcontained in Clipper prg's.
5. Database Engine with help contained in new dbf.
The code generation has several option which influence its function.
With Console On the code will be displayed on the screen while being
generated. The code can also be generated in 2 different orders by
using the Sort option. All code can be generated into 1 or many prg's
by selecting Multiple Prg's option. The number of help windows per prg
is determined by the value entered in the Project information setup.
Before quiting demo, generate help code, users guide, and data
dictionary.
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Edit Help
This option adds/edits the help text for the selected help window. Help
text can be up to 64k in size can be entered. The help window will scroll
up/down with the help text. If the window is resized, the help text will
be repositioned to fit the new window.
Edit Header
This option adds/edits the help header for the selected help window. The
header can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The header can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default header is the field name. When the option Save Defaults is
selected, the header displayed willbe the default header plus the field
name.
Edit Footer
This option adds/edits the help footer for the selected help window. The
footer can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The footer can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default footer is the 'Press Esc Key To Exit'. When the option Save
Defaults is selected, the footer displayed will be the default footer.
Save Help
This option saves the help window. All information related to this
specific window will be saved. The status of the window is displayed at
the lower right corner of the screen. The help window can be set to
automatically be saved by selecting the option to Autosave On. If help
window is not saved, the changes will be lost.
Delete Help
This option premanently deletes the help window from the screen and
database. Be very careful, cannot be recalled once deleted.
Explode Help
This option when selected will generate help text that will explode from
the middle of the help window outward. This feature gives nice effects
but is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using Save
Default.
Scramble Help
This option will decrypt the help text when used with the reference file.
This option is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using
Save Default.
Screen Location
This option allows help windows to be setup using Procedure/Variable or
Procedure/Variable/Row/Column. When help windows are arrays and Screen
Location On, individual help windows can be generated for the arrays. Or
with Screen Location Off, one help window can be used for many array
fields. The option default can be saved by using Save Default.
Copy Window
This option allows the current help window to be cloned. Enter the new
procedure and new field name. The new window must be saved.
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common help text to be linked together.
This is accomplished by creating a
initial help window and selecting link
from the window menu. From the link
option add all procedure and field names
which share the common information.
When building help, Superhelp is
activated from a field which is linked to
help text from another field. The status
bar will display the word LINKED. All
options that modify help will be
disabled, but Code Generating options and
Utilities will be active. You must
return to the original help window to
modify help. By selecting LINK from the
menu, the original help window name will
be displayed.
An Example of when to use linking. In a
program you use the field CUSTOMER NO in
10 different locations. Instead of
copying or creating a new help window you
link all fields to the original help
window. This will allow for a small
program file and reference file. (R) disk full disk full .NTX disk full
Edit Help
This option adds/edits the help text for the selected help window. Help
text can be up to 64k in size can be entered. The help window will scroll
up/down with the help text. If the window is resized, the help text will
be repositioned to fit the new window.
Edit Header
This option adds/edits the help header for the selected help window. The
header can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The header can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default header is the field name. When the option Save Defaults is
selected, the header displayed willbe the default header plus the field
name.
Edit Footer
This option adds/edits the help footer for the selected help window. The
footer can be the size of the window and can be placed in 3 different
location. By pressing Alt-R the header will be positioned on the right
side of the window, Alt-C the header will be positioned in the center of
the window, and ALT-L the header will be positioned on the left side of
the window. The footer can be removed by using the Backspace key. The
default footer is the 'Press Esc Key To Exit'. When the option Save
Defaults is selected, the footer displayed will be the default footer.
Save Help
This option saves the help window. All information related to this
specific window will be saved. The status of the window is displayed at
the lower right corner of the screen. The help window can be set to
automatically be saved by selecting the option to Autosave On. If help
window is not saved, the changes will be lost.
Delete Help
This option premanently deletes the help window from the screen and
database. Be very careful, cannot be recalled once deleted.
Explode Help
This option when selected will generate help text that will explode from
the middle of the help window outward. This feature gives nice effects
but is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using Save
Default. The generated code will look for a DOS environmental variable
called SPREAD. The value controls how fast the text explodes in the
window. Values between 0 and 10 can be entered, with 0 being the fastest
and 10 the slowest. If no variable is set, then the default is 2.
Example: Set SPREAD=4
Scramble Help
This option will decrypt the help text when used with the reference file.
This option is slightly slower. The option default can be saved by using
Save Default.
Screen Location
This option allows help windows to be setup using Procedure/Variable or
Procedure/Variable/Row/Column. When help windows are arrays and Screen
Location On, individual help windows can be generated for the arrays. Or
with Screen Location Off, one help window can be used for many array
fields. The option default can be saved by using Save Default.
Copy Window
This option allows the current help window to be cloned. Enter the new
procedure and new field name. The new window must be saved.
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Welcome to the Superhelp Help Code Generator v2.0.
Superhelp Library is a collections of routines used to create on-line
help for Clipper(tm) Summer87 and Clipper v5.0. Use the library to
build popup transparent help windows. After completing the
application, link in the SuperHelp Library. When at a valid wait
state in the application, Press the Alt-F1 key to activate the
SuperHelp Builder Menu. After building all help windows, use
Superhelp Library Code Generator to produce linkable help code. Also,
after completing the help windows, generate a data dictionary or user
guide of the help system. All popup windows are controlled by the
current project.
The project information must be setup before any help windows are
created. Any number of projects are contained in the Superhelp System
files. There are many features and utilities which are explained
later. The Superhelp Library is Network compatible.
Copy Superhelp Library to your Clipper library directory. Make a
directory called Superhelp and set a DOS environmental variable called
Superhlp with the drive and path name. The environmental variable
must be declared is the Autoexec.bat file. All Superhelp Library
system files will be contained in the Superhelp directory.
Example:
MKDIR C:\SUPERHLP
SET SUPERHLP=C:\SUPERHLP\
Your application needs to be compiled with the following commands.
External Superbuild
Set key -30 to Superbuild && (Alt-F1) Calls SuperHelp Builder Menu
When linking the application, make sure that SuperHelp Library is in
link list and comes before the Extend library.
The entire Superhelp Library can be dynamically linked when using
BLINKER(tm) linker. We recommend either Blinker or Alink.
Example:
Alink(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Blinker(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Plink86(tm) Fi Main Lib Clipper,Superhlp,Extend
Link(tm) Main,,,Clipper Superhlp Extend /SE:1024 /NOE
Tlink(tm) Main,,,Clipper Superhlp Extend
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The window can be moved up by pressing the up arrow key, down by
pressing the down arrow key, and from left to right by pressing the
left and right arrow keys. If the window is located by any of the
screen borders the window will be resized.
Sizing Window
The window can be moved by pressing the left arrow key to size
window horizontally and by prssing the downarrow key to size window
vertically.
Framing Window
By moving the highlight bar vertically and pressing the Enter key
will select the frame for the window. Choose from 9 different frame
types.
Split/Unsplit Window
When the window is split there is a separate line for the window
header. When the window is unsplit the window header is on the top
line of the window frame.
Exploding Window
When the explode window option is On, the window will have an
exploding effect after generation. When explode window is Off, the
window will appear as a whole window. This option has no effect on
windows when in the Superbuild Function. This feature requires the
Superhelp library at link time.
Imploding Window
When the implode window option is On, the window will have an
imploding effect after the window is displayed. When implode window
is Off, the window will disappear without any special effects. This
option has no effect on windows when in the Superbuild Function.
This option will also use more free memory depending on the size of
the help window. This feature requires the Superhelp library at
link time.
Snapshot Window
This option replaces the original screen image with the current
screen image. This option has no effect unless the option Camera is
On.
Window Index
This option will list all help windows created for the current
project. Select a help window by moving the highlight bar
vertically andpressing the Enter key. The help window selected will
be displayed along with the original screen (if the camera is On).
The help window being displayed now is the current window under
design.
Link
This option allows linking of help windows together which share
common help text. When setting up the help window, you may (A)dd,
(B)rowse, and (D)elete linked windows. When adding link windows,
just enter the Procedure name and field name and the window will be
linked to present window. By selecting browse you may scroll thru a
picklist of linked windows. Delete will delete the selected link
window when the ENTER key key is press.
When activating Superhelp on a field that is linked to another help
window LINK will be displayed on the status line. All modifying
commands will be disabled, but the Code Generator and Utilities will
still be enabled. The original help window must be modified before
any changes effect the linked window.
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