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Project Data copyright 1995 by Columbine Software

Programming by Wayne C. Wrobbel

This program  provides a tool bar which always stays on top. It was designed to keep track of project information that can be popped up while working in Clarion. Often dictionary information, help Id's or other information is awkward to access while working in an app. This program was written as an aid to access information quickly  without having to close and open windows or search in the app or dct. In addition Windows Note Pad, File Manager, and Clipboard Viewer are available at the press of a button on the tool bar.

Getting Started

Buttons and Hot Keys

Project and Dictionary Utility

Code File Utility

Help ID Utility

Procedure Data Utility

Icon Utility

Registration


Getting Started

Method 1) Before starting you should compile. This will generate the data dictionary information in the main .clw file (the one with the program map). Open that file in editor and export block from  Sort:Name:Array to CODE as name.dic. This will give you the dictionary information and global vaiables.

Method 2) Open the dictionary for your app. Choose FILE / EXPORT TEXT and save as name.dic or name.txd.

The .dic extension is the default in the Project and Dictionary Utility. Now you are ready to open the Project and Dictionary Utility , which is the first place to start.

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Buttons and Hot Keys

Press button for information.

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Project and Dictionary Utility

This utility allows you to keep track of names of projects and their data dictionary code. You may name the project the same as the .app file or a string of up to 20 characters. Open the main program file in editor and export block form  Sort:Name:Array to CODE as name.dic.  The dictionary code block should be named with a .dic extension for easy DOS file lookup as that is the default mask. It is not used by Clarion and is easier to identify. If you don't mind scrolling through files you can also use the .clw extension.

You may list as many projects with their dictionaries as you like. The project browse allows you to view the dictionary code in an ASCII list box as you scroll the list. There is an ASCII print button to allow you to print selected dictionary. In addition there is a notes button which will pop up the current dictionary in Windows Note Pad for easy entry of comments and notes.

The entry form has a DOS file lookup for the dictionary code, eliminating the need to type the path and file name.

Project names can only be entered in this utility.

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Code File Utility

The Code File Utility was designed to keep track of blocks of code which are used, or might be useful, in the project. A  copy to clipboard button calls Windows Note Pad with the current code block loaded. That block can then be copied to the Windows Clipboard in its entirety, or a selected portion could be copied to the clipboard. Once the code is in the clipboard it can be pasted into an embed point in your app.

The code file entry form has a DOS file lookup for easily adding a source code file to the list box. In addition you may drag and drop a file from Windows File Manager into the list box. This will not work until you already have at least one file listed for the project.

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Help ID Utility

This utility is probably the simplest one. It is just a handy list of help ID's and their associated procedure or control.

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Procedure Data Utility

After laying out a window in the Window Formatter and returning to the Procedure Properties window press the ellipses button (...) next to the Window Formatter button. Highlight the code in this window and export code block with a .prc extension, which is the default for this utility. If you like scrolling through files, the .clw extension can also be used. This block of code has all the control, icon, and USE variable information.

The entry form has a DOS file lookup button for quickly choosing the appropriate code file for the procedure. Once you return from the entry form the code for the procedure window can be viewed in an ASCII file list box. The print button will print current file. There is a notes button that loads the file in Windows Note Pad for easily adding notes and commentary to the file.

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Icon Utility

This utility tracks the DOS file name of icons (.ico & .bmp) that are used or might be used in the project. There is a handy viewer for previewing icons in the list. Lets face it DOS file names do not allow much flexibility in being descriptive so the viewer facilitates icon selection.

The entry form has a DOS file lookup for choosing the icon file. The icon file list box  will accept file drag and drop from Windows File Manager. You must have at least one icon file for the project already in the list box for drag and drop to work.

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Registration

This program is copyright 1995 by Columbine Software and is protected by U.S. copyright laws.  This program is complete and unabridged. The registered version does not have the registration button or the timed system modal demo window.

To register send check or money order  for $29.50 plus $2.50 for shipping and handling along with your name and address to: (For foreign orders and quantity discounts use registration button on the toolbar.)

Columbine Software

1116 Greenbriar Dr.

Fort Collins, CO, 80524-8510

For inquiries or other information call: 970-493-8113

Any constructive comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Project and dictionary utility (CTRL-D)


Code File Utility (CTRL-F)


Help ID Utility (CTRL-H)


Procedure Data Utility (CTRL-W)


Icon Utility (CTRL-I)


Windows Clipboard Viewer (CTRL-C)


Print all project data by selected project (CTRL-P)


Exit program (ESC)


Help file (F1)


Insert button (INSERT)


Change button (CTRL-ENTER)


Print current list by selected project (CTRL-P)


Close current window (ESC)


Ok - accept record and return (ENTER)


Cancel button (ESC)


DOS file lookup button (CTRL-L)


Select code file for moving all or selected code to clipboard (CTRL-C)


Call Note Pad to add notation to selected file (CTRL-N)


Select button (ENTER)


Delete button (DELETE)


Registration button. Opens registration form for processing (CTRL-R).


Button to call Windows File Manager (CTRL-M).


Button to call Windows Note Pad. (CTRL-N)