Methods for dbList_
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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_Column | Procedure | Attempts to activate the object making the passed Item# in the current row the current_item | EntryList |
| Activate_Item | Procedure | Activates this object with Item Item# as the current_item Activate_item activates this object with Item Item# as the current_item. | EntryList |
| 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 |
| Add_Item | Procedure | Adds an item to the end of a list Items are added to the end of the object. | DfBaseList |
| Add_Row | Procedure | Appends all of the items from the hoPrototype to the current object The add_row message is used to append all of the items from the hoPrototype to the current object. | DfBaseList |
| Adjust_Logicals | Procedure | Sets the logical coordinates for size and location to the best approximations of the actual physical coordinates of the object | DfBaseWindow |
| Auto_Reorder_List | Procedure | Permits automatic reordering of the contents of the data list The Auto_reorder_list message permits automatic reordering of the contents of the data list. | DataList_ |
| Beginning_of_Data | Procedure | Finds the first record in the main_file of this object, and fills the display, starting with that record if the find operation was successful | DataList_ |
| Bell | Procedure | Rings the PC bell | cUIObject |
| 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 |
| Clear_Current_Record | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Col_Index | Function | Returns the number of the main index for the field connected to Column Item# Col_index returns the number of the main index for the field connected to Column Item#. | DataList_ |
| Column | Function | Returns the number of the column that is connected to Item Item# Column returns the number of the column that is connected to Item Item#. | EntryList |
| Column_Combo_Add_Item | Procedure | Adds an item to the end of the combo form's dropdown list for a column This is the message that must be used to fill the list of items that appear in the combo form's dropdown list. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Delete_Data | Procedure | Deletes all items from the combo form's dropdown list for a column Deletes all items from the combo form's dropdown list for a column. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Delete_Item | Procedure | Deletes an item from the combo form's dropdown list for a column Deletes an item from the combo form's dropdown list for a column. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Find | Function | Searches for an item in the dropdown list of a combo form for a column by value Searches for an item in the dropdown list of a combo form for a column by value. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Item_Count | Function | Returns number of items in the combo form's dropdown list for a column Returns number of items in the combo form's dropdown list for a column. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Refresh | Procedure | Forces a refresh for the combo form of a column If the combo form is displayed and changes are made to the dropdown list (e.g. | DfBaseEntryList |
| Column_Combo_Value | Function | Returns the value of a dropdown list item in the combo form for a column Returns the value of a dropdown list item in the combo form for a column. | DfBaseEntryList |
| 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. | DfBaseForm |
| 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. | DfBaseForm |
| 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 | WideList | |
| Delete | Procedure | Deletes the marked block of text The Delete procedure deletes the marked block of text. | DfBaseForm |
| Delete_Confirmation | Function | Pops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a delete | cUIObject |
| Delete_Data | Procedure | Painted to update the screen after all items in the list are destroyed All items in the list are destroyed, and the memory taken up by their data is returned back to the system. | DfBaseList |
| Delete_Item | Procedure | Deletes the specified item from the list if it exists Delete_Item is used to delete the specified item from the list if it exists. | DfBaseList |
| 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 |
| Display | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| DoadjustGridWidths | Procedure | Called any time a grid is resized The DoAdjustGridWidths procedure is called any time a grid is resized, passing iGuiDelta as the horizontal difference between the old and new grid size in GUI units. | EntryList |
| DoCheckDisplayableRows | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| DoDisplayCheckBox | Procedure | Displays the appropriate checkbox bitmap in the passed iItm The DoDisplayCheckbox message displays the appropriate checkbox bitmap in the passed iItm. | DataList |
| DoMakeColumnVisible | Procedure | Ensures that the passed column number is fully visible Sending the DoMakeColumnVisible messages ensures that the passed column number is fully visible. | DfBaseEntryList |
| DoScrollDown | Procedure | Emulates pressing a spin button down Sending the DoScrollDown message emulates pressing a spin button down. | EntryList |
| DoScrollUp | Procedure | Emulates pressing a spin button up Sending the DoScrollUp message emulates pressing a spin button up. | EntryList |
| DoSetOrderingDirection | Procedure | Sets the reverse ordering property (pbReverseOrdering) and visually reverses the order of an active non-batch dbGrid or dbList | DataList_ |
| DoToggleColumnOrdering | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Down | Procedure | WideList_ | |
| Down_Row | Procedure | Changes the current item to the next row, if any, at the same item relative to the beginning of the row | WideList_ |
| End_of_Data | Procedure | Finds the last record in the main_file of this object, and displays a new list page ending with that record if the find was successful | DataList_ |
| Enumerate_Fonts | Procedure | Provides a mechanism to obtain a list of all fonts | DfBaseWindow |
| Establish_Find_Mode | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| 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 | |
| File_Record | Function | DataList_ | |
| FileRecord | Function | DataList_ | |
| FileRowId | Function | DataList_ | |
| Fill_List | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Find_Current_Buffer | Procedure | Finds the record in the main file whose data are in the buffer Find_Current_Buffer finds the record in the main file whose data are in the buffer. | DataList_ |
| Find_Init | Procedure | Initializes a list for a Find in a direction (up or down), reads the record, and prepares for the next Find_Next operation | DataList_ |
| Find_Record | Procedure | Finds the record identified by the given rec_number in the main_file of this object | DataList_ |
| Find_RowId | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Focus | Procedure Set | EntryList | |
| Goto_Bottom_Row | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Goto_Top_Row | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| 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 |
| Insert_Item | Procedure | Inserts an item in a list The Insert_Item procedure inserts an item in a list. | DfBaseList |
| Insert_Row | Procedure | Used by dbGrid-class objects to insert prototype rows in the grid at the specified row number | DfBaseList |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| Line_Width | Procedure Set | DfBaseList | |
| Move_to_Column | Procedure | Moves the cursor to the column whose number is in Col#, keeping it in the same row as it started out in | DataList_ |
| New_Item | Procedure Set | DfBaseList | |
| 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 | cUIObject |
| 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 | Scrolls the data down by the number of items in the display minus one The Page_Down procedure allow the object to scroll the data down by the number of items in the display minus one. | DfBaseList |
| 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 | Scrolls the data up by the number of items in the display minus one The Page_Up procedure allows the object to scroll the data up by the number of items in the display minus one. | DfBaseList |
| Paste | Procedure | Copies the contents of the Windows clipboard into the control The Paste procedure copies the entire text contents of the Windows clipboard into the control. | DfBaseForm |
| 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 | cUIObject |
| Prompt | Procedure | The default message sent by this object's prompt button The Prompt message is the default message sent by this object's prompt button. | EntryList |
| Prompt_Description | Function | WideList | |
| Read_By_Recnum | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Read_Next_Record | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| ReadByRowId | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Refresh_Page | Procedure | Displays list page, with the currently active record at Row Row#, using the index for Column Col# | DataList_ |
| Release_Mouse_Capture | Procedure | Restores normal mouse capture | DfBaseUIWindow |
| Reorder_list | Procedure | Permits manual reordering of the contents of the data list Reorder_list permits manual reordering of the contents of the data list. | DataList_ |
| Request_Destroy_Object | Procedure | Use the Destroy method instead This method is used to destroy an object and all of its children. | cObject |
| Request_New_Index | Procedure | Changes the index by which the list is sorted to any index that exists in the main file without changing the current record or column | DataList_ |
| 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 |
| Scroll | Procedure | Scrolls the item list in the specified direction by the specified number of lines Scroll scrolls the item list in the specified direction by the specified number of lines. | EntryList |
| Select_All | Procedure | DfBaseForm | |
| SelEnd | Function | Returns end of selection Returns ending position of selection. | DfBaseForm |
| SelStart | Function | Returns beginning position of selection Returns beginning position of selection. | DfBaseForm |
| ServerOrderingOverride | Function | Determines whether the control will use its Server DDO's Ordering or its own Returns True if Ordering is determined by the control's Server DDO. | DataList_ |
| SetSel | Procedure | Selects text in given position range Selects text in control in given position range. | DfBaseForm |
| Sort_Items | Procedure | Sorts the items in a list in ascending or descending order The items displayed in the list are sorted. | DfBaseList |
| 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_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_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 |
| Undo | Procedure | Will undo the last change in the form The Undo procedure will undo the last change in the form. | DfBaseForm |
| Up | Procedure | WideList_ | |
| Up_Row | Procedure | DataList_ | |
| Validate_Prompt | Function | WideList | |
| 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 |