Methods for dbEditDS
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| Name | Type | Description | Defining Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activate | Procedure | Gives an object the focus (and adds it to the focus tree) | cUIObject |
| Activate_Scope | Procedure | Activates objects that are separate tools to the application The Activate_scope message is used to activate objects that are separate tools to the application. | cUIObject |
| Add_Focus | Procedure | Adds the object into the focus tree at the Next_Level of the hoParent in the focus tree | cUIObject |
| Adjust_Logicals | Procedure | Sets the logical coordinates for size and location to the best approximations of the actual physical coordinates of the object | DfBaseWindow |
| Append_Text | Procedure | Inserts data to the end of the existing contents of the object Append_text inserts data to the end of the existing contents of the object. | DfBaseEdit |
| Beginning_of_Data | Procedure | Moves the cursor to the beginning of the data in the object Beginning_of_data moves the cursor to the beginning of the data in the object. | DfBaseEdit |
| Beginning_of_Line | Procedure | Moves then cursor to the beginning of the current line Beginning_of_line moves then cursor to the beginning of the current line. | DfBaseEdit |
| Beginning_of_Panel | Procedure | Gives the focus to the first item in the first object in the current parent-child hierarchy | Edit |
| Bell | Procedure | Rings the PC bell | cUIObject |
| Bottom_of_Panel | Procedure | Activates the last child object of this object that is a DEO, if any Bottom_of_panel activates the last child object of this object that is a DEO, if any. | Edit |
| Cancel | Procedure | Used to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept This message is used to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept with a return value of msg_cancel. | cUIObject |
| CanCopy | Function | Determines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| CanCut | Function | Determines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| CanDelete | Function | Determines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| CanPaste | Function | Determines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| CanSelect | Function | Determines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed Determines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| CanUndo | Function | Determines whether n Undooperation can be successfully completed Determines whether an Undo operation can be successfully completed. | cUIObject |
| ChildByIndex | Function | Can be used to iterate the direct children of an object ChildByIndex is a function that can be used to iterate the direct children of an object. | cObject |
| ClassSuperClass | Function | Returns the superclass of the passed class This returns the superclass of the passed class. | cObject |
| Confirm | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation The Confirm function can be used to pop up a "Yes/No" confirmation. | cUIObject |
| Copy | Procedure | Copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard The Copy procedure copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard. | DfBaseEdit |
| Create | Function | Creates an object based on the passed Class Id The Create function is used to dynamically create objects. | cObject |
| CreateNamed | Function | Creates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name Creates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name. | cObject |
| Cut | Procedure | Copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object The Cut procedure copies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object. | DfBaseEdit |
| Data_Loss_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for data loss | cUIObject |
| Deactivate | Procedure | Removes the object from the focus tree The Deactivate message removes the object from the focus tree and, if successful, sends the Deactivating message. | cUIObject |
| Default_Key | Procedure | Used in On_key command to restore standard accelerator for an object The Default_Key message is only used as part of the On_Key command. | cUIObject |
| Default_Prompt | Procedure | dbEditDS | |
| Delete | Procedure | Deletes the marked block of text The Delete procedure deletes the marked block of text. | DfBaseEdit |
| Delete_Char | Procedure | Deletes the character under the cursor Delete_char deletes the character under the cursor. | DfBaseEdit |
| Delete_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a delete | cUIObject |
| Delete_Data | Procedure | Destroys all of the data in the object and returns the edit cursor to the top of the buffer Delete_data destroys all of the data in the object and returns the edit cursor to the top of the buffer. | DfBaseEdit |
| Delete_Line | Procedure | Deletes the current line Delete_line deletes the current line. | DfBaseEdit |
| Destroy | Procedure | Destroys the object that receives the message and any child objects of that object The Destroy message destroys the object that receives the message. | cObject |
| DialogToGui | Function | This is used to convert dialog units to gui units. | DfBaseWindow |
| Down | Procedure | Moves the cursor down one line The Down procedure moves the cursor down one line. | DfBaseEdit |
| End_of_Data | Procedure | Moves the cursor to the end of the data The End_of_data procedure moves the cursor to the end of the data. | DfBaseEdit |
| End_of_Line | Procedure | Moves the cursor to the end of the current line The End_of_line message moves the cursor to the end of the current line. | DfBaseEdit |
| End_of_Panel | Procedure | Gives the focus to the last item in the last object in the current parent-child hierarchy End_of_panel gives the focus to the last item in the last object in the current parent-child hierarchy. | Edit |
| Enumerate_Fonts | Procedure | Provides a mechanism to obtain a list of all fonts | DfBaseWindow |
| Exit_Application | Procedure | Starts the process of closing an application The Exit_Application message is used to close the program. | cObject |
| Exit_Loss_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for exit loss Prompts: Changes Exist. | cUIObject |
| External_Class_Name | Procedure Set | DfBaseWindow | |
| External_Message | Procedure Set | DfBaseWindow | |
| Find | Procedure | Searches the text in an edit window The Find message searches the text in an edit window. | DfBaseEdit |
| GuiClientSize | Function | This returns an object's client area size as a folded integer value This returns an object's client area size as a folded value. | DfBaseWindow |
| GuiToDialog | Function | This is used to convert gui units to dialog units. | DfBaseWindow |
| GuiWindowSize | Function | This returns an object's outer window bounding size as a folded value This returns an object's window bounding size as a folded value. | DfBaseWindow |
| Help | Procedure | Overridden in the help_system to activate context-sensitive help By default, this message does nothing. | cUIObject |
| Help_Datafile | Function | Returns the filename and fieldname in file.field format that contains help for the current item | dbEditDS |
| Insert | Procedure | Inserts a string of text into the edit buffer at the current cursor location The Insert message inserts a string of text into the edit buffer at the current cursor location. | DfBaseEdit |
| IsClassOfClass | Function | Determines whether the target class is part of the searched class's hierarchy | cObject |
| IsObjectOfClass | Function | Determines whether the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy This returns True if the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy. | cObject |
| Item | Procedure Set | cUIObject | |
| Left | Procedure | Moves the cursor one space to the left The Left message moves the cursor one space to the left. | DfBaseEdit |
| Line_Delete_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line delete | cUIObject |
| Line_Save_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line save | cUIObject |
| Next | Procedure | Moves the focus to the next object in the tab order when the Tab key is pressed Next moves the focus to the next object in the tab order when the Tab key is pressed. | cUIObject |
| Next_Object_Id | Function | Called by the switch message to determine the object_id of the next object to go to in the focus tree | Edit |
| No_Confirmation | Function | Used to cancel a confirmation message The No_Confirmation function is used to cancel a confirmation message. | cUIObject |
| None | Procedure | Does nothing - used by on_key and commands to stop a key assignment This message is always used to make a on_key assignment or an add_item message do nothing. | cUIObject |
| ObjectClass | Function | Returns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on Returns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on. | cObject |
| Ok | Procedure | Used on items and accelerator key definitions to terminate the current level of start_ui or ui_accept | cUIObject |
| Page_Down | Procedure | Moves the edit cursor down one page The Page_down message moves the edit cursor down one page. | DfBaseEdit |
| Page_Object | Procedure | Adds or removes an object from the focus tree Adds or removes an object from the focus tree. | cUIObject |
| Page_Up | Procedure | Moves the edit cursor up one page The Page_up message moves the edit cursor up one page. | DfBaseEdit |
| Paste | Procedure | Copies the contents of the Windows clipboard into this object at the current cursor position | DfBaseEdit |
| Popup | Procedure | Activates a modal dialog Popup activates a modal dialog. | cUIObject |
| Previous | Procedure | Moves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed Previous moves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed. | cUIObject |
| Prior_Object_Id | Function | Called by the switch_back message to determine the object_id of the previous object to go to in the focus tree | Edit |
| Prompt | Procedure | Cancelled in this class The Prompt procedure is cancelled in this class. | dbEdit_ |
| Prompt_Description | Function | dbEditDS | |
| Read | Procedure | Imports information from an external source to the Edit object's buffer The Read message imports information from an external source to the object's buffer. | DfBaseEdit |
| Read_Dbms | Procedure | Reads information from a database file The Read_dbms message is used to read information from a database file. | DfBaseEdit |
| Release_Mouse_Capture | Procedure | Restores normal mouse capture | DfBaseUIWindow |
| Replace | Procedure | Finds and Replaces Text in an edit object The Replace function finds text matching sOldtext and replaces it with sNewText. | DfBaseEdit |
| Request_Clear | Procedure | Clears text area, and changes focus to first object or item in panel if auto_top_panel_state is true | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Clear_All | Procedure | Clears text area, and changes focus to first object or item in panel if auto_top_panel_state is true | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Delete | Procedure | Deletes the current record of this object's server, if any Request_delete deletes the current record of this object's server, if any. | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Destroy_Object | Procedure | Use the Destroy method instead This method is used to destroy an object and all of its children. | cObject |
| Request_Find | Procedure | Finds record using specified mode by requesting item_find from server, if any Request_find finds record using specified mode by requesting item_find from server, if any. | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Save | Procedure | Saves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any Request_save saves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any. | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Save_No_Clear | Procedure | Saves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any, and does not clear the buffer | dbEdit_ |
| Request_Status_Help | Procedure | Sent when an object is about to take or lose the focus The Request_Status_Help message is sent when an object is about to take or lose the focus. | Edit |
| Request_Superfind | Procedure | Superfinds record using specified mode by requesting item_superfind from server, if any Request_superfind superfinds record using specified mode by requesting item_superfind from server, if any. | dbEdit_ |
| Reset_Find | Procedure | Causes the next find to search from the start of the text | DfBaseEdit |
| Reset_Replace | Procedure | Causes the next replace to search from the start of the text. | DfBaseEdit |
| Right | Procedure | Moves the cursor one space to the right The Right message moves the cursor one space to the right. | DfBaseEdit |
| Save_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save The Save_Confirmation function pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save. | cUIObject |
| Select | Procedure | Marks the text in the editor beginning at position iPosition for the number of bytes set in charcount | DfBaseEdit |
| Stop_UI | Procedure | Terminates a popup_modal message and returns execution to the next line after the one on which this message was sent | cUIObject |
| Switch | Procedure | Moves the focus to the object returned by the next_object_id function | cUIObject |
| Switch_Back | Procedure | Moves the focus to the object returned by the prior_object_id function | cUIObject |
| Switch_Next_Area | Procedure | Moves the focus to the next "area" within a view The Switch_Next_Area navigation message moves the focus to the next "area" within a view. | Edit |
| Switch_Next_Group | Procedure | Moves the focus to the first object in the next_level of the next_object of the prior_level of this object | cUIObject |
| Switch_Next_Scope | Procedure | Moves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope The Switch_Next_Scope message moves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope. | cUIObject |
| Switch_Prior_Area | Procedure | Moves the focus to the previous "area" within a view The Switch_Prior_Area navigation message moves the focus to the previous "area" within a view. | Edit |
| Switch_Prior_Group | Procedure | Moves the focus to the last object in the prior_level of the prior_object of the next_level of this object | cUIObject |
| Switch_Prior_Scope | Procedure | Moves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope The Switch_Prior_Scope message moves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope. | cUIObject |
| Top_of_Panel | Procedure | Activates the first child object of this object that is a DEO, if any; else activates this object | Edit |
| Undo | Procedure | Will undo the last change in the edit The Undo procedure will undo the last change in the edit. | DfBaseEdit |
| Up | Procedure | Moves the edit cursor up one line The up message moves the edit cursor up one line. | DfBaseEdit |
| Validate_Items | Function | Returns 0 by default, to indicate that entered text is valid Validate_items returns 0 by default, to indicate that entered text is valid. | dbEdit_ |
| Validate_Prompt | Function | dbEditDS | |
| Windows_Message | Procedure | Sends a message to the Windows message queue Use of this method requires Windows API knowledge about the message being sent and the control that will process the message. | DfBaseWindow |
| Write | Procedure | Writes the contents of the edit buffer to the specified file The write message writes the contents of the edit buffer to the specified file. | DfBaseEdit |
| Write_Dbms | Procedure | Writes information from the edit buffer to a database field The Write_dbms message is used to write information from the edit buffer to a database field. | DfBaseEdit |
| Zoom | Procedure | Cancelled in this class The Zoom procedure is cancelled in this class. | dbEdit_ |