Methods for dbGrid

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NameTypeDescription
Column_Combo_Add_ItemProcedureAdds an item to the end of the combo form's dropdown list for a column

Inherited Methods from dbGridDD

ActivateProcedureGives an object the focus (and adds it to the focus tree)
Code_DescriptionFunctionUsed to mark an entry_item in a grid as being the validation list description of the previous item
DDFieldRememberProcedureSets the remember value for the appropriate DD column to this DEO's current value
DDFieldRememberLastProcedureSet the remember value for the appropriate DD column to whatever is in the DEO at the time that it is cleared
DDFieldUnRememberProcedureClears the remember value for the appropriate DD column
DDRefreshTableStatusFunction
Request_ClearBindingTableProcedureSends clear to the DDO that owns the binding table

Inherited Methods from dbGridDS

Create_Prompt_ButtonProcedureCreates or removes a prompt button

Inherited Methods from dbGrid_

Add_New_RowProcedureInserts a blank row into the grid if the cursor is not already in a new row
Beginning_of_DataProcedureFinds the first record in the main_file of this object, and fills the display, starting with that record if the find operation was successful
CheckBox_ItemProcedure SetSet after each item of this object that you wish to be a checkbox
DEO_Find_ObjectFunction
End_of_DataProcedureAugmented to respect the value of the allow_row_change property
Find_FirstProcedureFinds the first valid record for a DEO object based on the file and field assigned to the DEO's current item
Find_GEProcedurePerforms a find greater than or equal by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
Find_LastProcedureFinds the last valid record for a DEO object based on the file and field assigned to the DEO's current item
Find_NextProcedurePerforms a find greater than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
Find_PreviousProcedurePerforms a find less than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_find
NextProcedureMakes validation in Validate_On_Save_Next mode occur regardless of the state of Object_Validation
Reorder_ListProcedure
Request_ClearProcedureClears the current row of any changes entered to it
Request_Clear_AllProcedureClears list page, and changes focus to first object or item in panel if auto_top_panel_state is true
Request_DeleteProcedureDetermines if the current record of the server of the object is deleted
Request_FindProcedureFinds record using specified mode, by requesting item_find from server, if any
Request_SaveProcedureSaves changes to the current record
Request_Save_No_ClearProcedureSaves changes to the current record of this object's server, if any, and does not clear the buffer
Request_SuperfindProcedureSuperfinds record using specified mode, by sending request_superfind to server, if any
ScrollProcedure
SuperFindProcedurePerforms a superfind greater than or equal by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
SuperFind_NextProcedurePerforms a superfind greater than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
SuperFind_PreviousProcedurePerforms a superfind less than by the data_file and data_field of the current item, using request_superfind
Validate_ItemsFunctionManipulates the value of validate_items when validate_mode is validate_default, and gives this object the focus in the event validation of any item fails
Verify_Data_LossFunctionSends the Verify_Data_Loss_msg message when user action causes the program to get this function
Verify_DeleteFunctionSends the Verify_Delete_msg message when user action causes the program to get this functio
Verify_SaveFunctionSends the Verify_Save_msg message when user action causes the program to get this function

Inherited Methods from DataList

DoDisplayCheckBoxProcedureDisplays the appropriate checkbox bitmap in the passed iItm

Inherited Methods from DataList_

Auto_Reorder_ListProcedurePermits automatic reordering of the contents of the data list
Clear_Current_RecordProcedure
Col_IndexFunctionReturns the number of the main index for the field connected to Column Item#
DisplayProcedure
DoCheckDisplayableRowsProcedure
DoToggleColumnOrderingProcedure
File_RecordFunction[Obsolete]
FileRecordFunction
FileRowIdFunction
Fill_ListProcedure
Find_Current_BufferProcedureFinds the record in the main file whose data are in the buffer
Find_InitProcedureInitializes a list for a Find in a direction (up or down), reads the record, and prepares for the next Find_Next operation
Find_RecordProcedureFinds the record identified by the given rec_number in the main_file of this object [Obsolete]
Find_RowIdProcedure
Goto_Bottom_RowProcedure
Goto_Top_RowProcedure
Move_to_ColumnProcedureMoves the cursor to the column whose number is in Col#, keeping it in the same row as it started out in
Read_By_RecnumProcedure[Obsolete]
ReadByRowIdProcedure
Refresh_PageProcedureDisplays list page, with the currently active record at Row Row#, using the index for Column Col#
Request_New_IndexProcedureChanges the index by which the list is sorted to any index that exists in the main file without changing the current record or column
ServerOrderingOverrideFunctionDetermines whether the control will use its Server DDO's Ordering or its own
Up_RowProcedure

Inherited Methods from WideList

Close_PanelProcedureCloses the panel or component currently open
Default_PromptProcedure[Obsolete]
Prompt_DescriptionFunction[Obsolete]
Prompt_DescriptionProcedure[Obsolete]
Validate_PromptFunction[Obsolete]

Inherited Methods from WideList_

DownProcedure
Down_RowProcedureChanges the current item to the next row, if any, at the same item relative to the beginning of the row
Exec_EntryFunctionInvokes the item_entry_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exec_ExitFunctionInvokes the item_exit_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exec_ValidateFunctionInvokes the item_validate_msg of the specified item#, if any, and returns the result
Exit_FunctionProcedureCauses deactivation of this object's parent view or dialog
PromptProcedurePops up Prompt_Object of current object or column, or can be overwritten
Request_CancelProcedureDeactivates DEO views or dialogs
UpProcedure
Verify_ExitFunctionThe Verify_Exit message searches through parent DEOs looking for a non-zero Verify_Exit_Msg
ZoomProcedureActivates zoom object of current item, if any, using popup message

Inherited Methods from EntryList

Activate_ColumnProcedureAttempts to activate the object making the passed Item# in the current row the current_item
Activate_ItemProcedureActivates this object with Item Item# as the current_item
Beginning_of_PanelProcedureGives the focus to the first item in the first object in the current parent-child hierarchy
ColumnFunctionReturns the number of the column that is connected to Item Item#
Currency_MaskProcedure SetProvides an easy method for creating a currency mask
DoAdjustGridWidthsProcedureCalled any time a grid is resized
DoHtmlHelpProcedureLaunches Compiled HTML Help
DoScrollDownProcedureEmulates pressing a spin button down
DoScrollUpProcedureEmulates pressing a spin button up
End_of_PanelProcedureGives the focus to the last item in the last object in the current parent-child hierarchy
Error_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Extended_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
File_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
FocusProcedure Set
HelpProcedureRequests Help. Usually invoked by pressing F1 or pressing a Button that sends this message
Help_DatafileFunctionReturns the filename and fieldname in file.field format that contains help for the current item [Obsolete]
Help_For_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Help_IndexProcedure[Obsolete]
Help_on_TopicProcedure[Obsolete]
Keys_HelpProcedure[Obsolete]
Next_Object_IdFunctionCalled by the switch message to determine the object_id of the next object to go to in the focus tree
Numeric_MaskProcedure SetProvides an easy method for creating a numeric mask
Prior_Object_IdFunctionCalled by the switch_back message to determine the object_id of the previous object to go to in the focus tree
Switch_Next_AreaProcedureMoves the focus to the next "area" within a view
Switch_Prior_AreaProcedureMoves the focus to the previous "area" within a view

Inherited Methods from DfBaseEntryList

Column_Combo_Delete_DataProcedureDeletes all items from the combo form's dropdown list for a column
Column_Combo_Delete_ItemProcedureDeletes an item from the combo form's dropdown list for a column
Column_Combo_FindFunctionSearches for an item in the dropdown list of a combo form for a column by value
Column_Combo_Item_CountFunctionReturns number of items in the combo form's dropdown list for a column
Column_Combo_RefreshProcedureForces a refresh for the combo form of a column
Column_Combo_ValueFunctionReturns the value of a dropdown list item in the combo form for a column
DoMakeColumnVisibleProcedureEnsures that the passed column number is fully visible

Inherited Methods from DfBaseForm

CopyProcedureCopies the marked block of text to the Clipboard
CutProcedureCopies the marked block of text to the Clipboard and deletes it from this object
DeleteProcedureDeletes the marked block of text
PasteProcedureCopies the contents of the Windows clipboard into the control
SelEndFunctionReturns end of selection
SelStartFunctionReturns beginning position of selection
SetSelProcedureSelects text in given position range
UndoProcedureWill undo the last change in the form

Inherited Methods from DfBaseList

Add_ItemProcedureAdds an item to the end of a list
Delete_DataProcedurePainted to update the screen after all items in the list are destroyed
Delete_ItemProcedureDeletes the specified item from the list if it exists
Insert_ItemProcedureInserts an item in a list
Line_WidthProcedure SetSpecifies the number of columns and displayable rows in a list
Page_DownProcedureScrolls the data down by the number of items in the display minus one
Page_UpProcedureScrolls the data up by the number of items in the display minus one
Select_CountProcedure SetMaintains the total number of selected items in the menu
Sort_ItemsProcedureSorts the items in a list in ascending or descending order

Inherited Methods from DfBaseUIWindow

Release_Mouse_CaptureProcedureRestores normal mouse capture

Inherited Methods from DfBaseWindow

Adjust_LogicalsProcedureSets the logical coordinates for size and location to the best approximations of the actual physical coordinates of the object
DialogToGuiFunctionThis is used to convert dialog units to gui units.
Enumerate_FontsProcedureProvides a mechanism to obtain a list of all fonts
External_Class_NameProcedure SetUsed to "wrap" a windows control inside of a DataFlex class
External_MessageProcedure SetAssigns Windows messages to DataFlex messages
GuiClientSizeFunctionThis returns an object's client area size as a folded integer value
GuiToDialogFunctionThis is used to convert gui units to dialog units.
GuiWindowSizeFunctionThis returns an object's outer window bounding size as a folded value
Windows_MessageProcedureSends a message to the Windows message queue

Inherited Methods from cUIObject

Activate_ScopeProcedureActivates objects that are separate tools to the application
Add_FocusProcedureAdds the object into the focus tree at the Next_Level of the hoParent in the focus tree
BellProcedureRings the PC bell
CancelProcedureUsed to terminate the current level of a start_ui or ui_accept
CanCopyFunctionDetermines whether a Copy operation can be successfully completed
CanCutFunctionDetermines whether a Cut operation can be successfully completed
CanDeleteFunctionDetermines whether a Delete operation can be successfully completed
CanPasteFunctionDetermines whether a Paste operation can be successfully completed
CanSelectFunctionDetermines whether a Select operation can be successfully completed
CanUndoFunctionDetermines whether n Undooperation can be successfully completed
ConfirmFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation
Data_Loss_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for data loss
DeactivateProcedureRemoves the object from the focus tree
Default_KeyProcedureUsed in On_key command to restore standard accelerator for an object
Delete_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a delete
Exit_Loss_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for exit loss
ItemProcedure SetChanges the current item to the first or last data item (depending on the value of last) in the displayed range of items
Line_Delete_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line delete
Line_Save_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a line save
No_ConfirmationFunctionUsed to cancel a confirmation message
NoneProcedureDoes nothing - used by on_key and commands to stop a key assignment
OkProcedureUsed on items and accelerator key definitions to terminate the current level of start_ui or ui_accept
Page_ObjectProcedureAdds or removes an object from the focus tree
PopupProcedureActivates a modal dialog
PreviousProcedureMoves the focus to the previous object in the tab order when the Shift+Tab key is pressed
Save_ConfirmationFunctionPops up a "Yes/No" confirmation for a save
Stop_UIProcedureTerminates a popup_modal message and returns execution to the next line after the one on which this message was sent
SwitchProcedureMoves the focus to the object returned by the next_object_id function
Switch_BackProcedureMoves the focus to the object returned by the prior_object_id function
Switch_Next_GroupProcedureMoves the focus to the first object in the next_level of the next_object of the prior_level of this object
Switch_Next_ScopeProcedureMoves the focus to the scope focus of the next scope
Switch_Prior_GroupProcedureMoves the focus to the last object in the prior_level of the prior_object of the next_level of this object
Switch_Prior_ScopeProcedureMoves the focus to the scope focus of the prior_scope

Inherited Methods from cObject

ChildByIndexFunctionCan be used to iterate the direct children of an object
ClassSuperClassFunctionReturns the superclass of the passed class
CreateFunctionCreates an object based on the passed Class Id
CreateNamedFunctionCreates an object based on the passed Class Id and assigns it a name Name based on a passed name
DestroyProcedureDestroys the object that receives the message and any child objects of that object
IsClassOfClassFunctionDetermines whether the target class is part of the searched class's hierarchy
IsObjectOfClassFunctionDetermines whether the passed class is part of the object's class hierarchy
ObjectClassFunctionReturns the integer class ID assigned to the class this object is based on
Request_Destroy_ObjectProcedureUse the Destroy method instead [Obsolete]