This an announcement of the official release of the 'SQR Extensions v1.1' function library. The software can be downloaded from http://www.code-development.com/Products/SQR/
All of you that are still on 1.0 beta should be aware that it expires on 1/Feb/99 and in order to continue working without interruptions, you should upgrade to 1.1.
On top of the original functions like message box, option box, date input etc, this version brings some new features primarily oriented towards the communication with the user during the run of long reports.
The 'INFOBOX' is a small display panel that stays up during the execution of a report and can be used for the following:
- Offer the user to 'Cancel' further execution of the report while you still stay in control: During the run of the report, the user can press 'Cancel' button. Instead of halting the report, this sends a message to your code and from that point you can bring down the report in a 'controlled' manner. (or, if you wish, you can continue with execution and tell the user to buzz-off as now is not the right time for cancellation).
- Chat with the user while the report is being executed: Display messages like '12 000 034 lines processed... still going strong.' or 'I am still alive, please don't kill me. I'll get there in the end. Promise!' etc.
- Show a progress bar. Display a standard windows progress bar that shows the percentage of completeness in a 'graphical' manner.
For those that did not have a chance to see SQR Extensions 1.0 here is a brief description of other functions:
- Message box with OK-Cancel, Yes-No-Cancel and other combinations of buttons.
- Input box with facility to display a message contained in a $variable.
- Radio button box. Similar layout to that which appears when you shut down your windows session.
- Input Box for date inputs with built in Year 2000 bug resolution and a fancy calendar.
SQR Extensions now come in both 16 bit and 32 bit editions.
Enjoy.
Vladimir Davidovic
SQR Extensions Product Manager
Code Development International (
http://www.code-development.com)