Category : Paradox DBMS
Archive   : TECH91.ZIP
Filename : TI686.ASC

PRODUCT : Paradox NUMBER : 686
VERSION : 2.0 & up
OS : DOS
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 1/2

TITLE : Copying Valcheck Pictures from field to field




Frequently when building tables in Paradox, a given Validity
Check Picture may be useful across a number of fields. It can be
tedious to re-enter the information for each field, especially if
the Pictures are complex.

Below is one method to copy Valchecks from one field to another
in the same table using a two stage process. Step one covers
storing into a variable the current defined Picture for use in
subsequent Picture assignments. Step two covers placing the
stored Picture in additional fields.

1. Store the Picture to a variable.

a. Press and select {View} to view the table.
b. Push to get in to Edit Mode.
c. Push to get the menu.
d. Choose {Valcheck}/{Define}, then use the Arrow Keys
and to select the appropriate field and choose
{Picture} to highlight the desired Picture.
e. Push for the PAL menu and choose
{Miniscript}.
f. At the command prompt enter the following:
x=MENUCHOICE()
g. Press .

2. Fill the stored Valcheck in to the desired field.

a. Move the cursor to the destination field where you
want the Picture.
b. Push
c. Choose {Valcheck}/{Define}, then use the Arrow Keys
and to select the appropriate field and choose
{Picture} to highlight the desired Picture.
d. Push for the PAL menu and choose
{Miniscript}.
e. At the command prompt enter the following PAL command:
TYPEIN x
f. Press .


















PRODUCT : Paradox NUMBER : 686
VERSION : 2.0 & up
OS : DOS
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 2/2

TITLE : Copying Valcheck Pictures from field to field




If this is a sequence you may be using frequently, you could
further automate this by using a pair of setkeys for the above
steps. See the chapter titled "Keyboard Macros" in the PAL
User's Guide for more information on SETKEY.