Schultz’s PowerBuilder Notes

Column Display

How do I get my field to appear like a MLE and word wrap?

  • In the datawindow painter, select the column
  • Properties
  • EDIT tab

Check AUTO VERT SCROLL and AUTOSELECTION. Other selected items may also work, however do not select HORZ SCROLL BAR. When I update a column, the change is applied to the database for many rows, not just the current one.

Check the unique Key Column in the DataWindow’s Update properties dialog box. Click the Primary Key button to assure that the columns selected are indeed unique.

Okay, in a datawindow, how do you get rid of displaying the time portion of the date field?

In the DataWindow painter, select the field and change the format property

Graying out a checkbox

If a checkbox has 3 states, and it’s state is set to that 3rd state (other), then a gray checkmark will appear in the checkbox instead of a black one.

So, by changing the state of checkbox to that 3rd state, and protecting it, it will appear to be grayed out.

May 9, 2008 - Posted by rick130 | 2. Datawindows, Datawindow Painter | , , , , , , , , , , , , , | No Comments Yet

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