Column Micro-Help Object

The MicroHelp object is a non-visual class user object that updates the MDI MicroHelp with column information. As the user tabs through the DataWindow the MicroHelp will assist the user in inputting the data. The object uses the tag value to get the message to display. Many developers are using the tag value for many different purposes. We have a standard to insure the tag value can be used for any reason. Values placed in the tag must be identified, i.e., microhelp="Enter Last Name". This allows multiple values to be placed in the tag value such as micro help and security. microhelp="Enter Last Name" security=" enable=god visible=woman " Our u_dw_super has intelligence to parse identified strings.

To use this object you need to write a lot of code! Yes? No... In the constructor event of the DataWindow add one line of code.

//Constructor Event
uf_Create( "Calculator" )

This service can easily be extended into the Powersoft Foundation Class (PFC).