Discussion:
Modular Seeker/Browse powered by ajax
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Greg Neid
2008-10-29 13:09:55 UTC
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I notice that you have noted the ajax code as "firefox-windows" only. Have you done some work towards other browsers?

greg
Silvio and I have been working on separate paths going toward the same goal
of making an all Ajax powered web app. With the help of Michael Nuwer, I
have developed a browse and seek module that can be attached to any web
form.
To save you some time up front, this module works with Windows and FireFox
only. So if you do not use that and don't want to then just stop reading.
While my database is MySQL I believe it can be used with any data source.
The information is displayed on a grid which pops up when the user clicks
the button.
The drop in module will allow the programmer (you) to specify any number of
columns to be displayed in the grid.
1. Sortable columns of data
2. Ability to move through data table like a desktop application
3. Start a new and abitray search.
4. Backfill data elements on the form on which it is located.
Using ajax to communicate with the web server is significantly faster than
other more traditional forms of communication with the web server. But more
importantly if your web applications are like mine ( I have already
developed a single web form for add/edit/delete of records), this makes your
applications appear much more like a desktop application. The only screen
updates the user sees are the data element updates.
I am not sure if there is any interest or need out there for this type of
module, but I would be willing to post and share this code in the 3rd party
1. Code snippets that are placed on your web form
2. A javaScript file.
3. Two data retrivial dBase apps
4. My own little quirky datamodule for formatting the sql query.
As my company will not allow the sending of zip files, I have included all
the source code in a single .txt file along with specific instructions on
how to implement.
Coding can always be improved and features enhanced, so feed back is
welcome. I only work two days a week Monday and Friday so if you post a
reply to this message please be patient in getting a response.
Claus
Claus Mygind
2008-10-30 00:16:41 UTC
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No. I work with firefox only within my company. Firefox is WC3 DOM
compliant, so it will probably work with any other browser that is also WC3
DOM compliant. But it will not work with IE as is.

A lot of the concepts on the module should work on IE as well. because the
core workings are javaScript manupulation of the data. Areas to look out
for would be when the data is displayed.

Even if you do not use firefox you should be able to pick it apart and adapt
the features built in
Post by Greg Neid
I notice that you have noted the ajax code as "firefox-windows" only. Have
you done some work towards other browsers?
greg
Silvio and I have been working on separate paths going toward the same goal
of making an all Ajax powered web app. With the help of Michael Nuwer, I
have developed a browse and seek module that can be attached to any web
form.
To save you some time up front, this module works with Windows and FireFox
only. So if you do not use that and don't want to then just stop reading.
While my database is MySQL I believe it can be used with any data source.
The information is displayed on a grid which pops up when the user clicks
the button.
The drop in module will allow the programmer (you) to specify any number of
columns to be displayed in the grid.
1. Sortable columns of data
2. Ability to move through data table like a desktop application
3. Start a new and abitray search.
4. Backfill data elements on the form on which it is located.
Using ajax to communicate with the web server is significantly faster than
other more traditional forms of communication with the web server. But more
importantly if your web applications are like mine ( I have already
developed a single web form for add/edit/delete of records), this makes your
applications appear much more like a desktop application. The only screen
updates the user sees are the data element updates.
I am not sure if there is any interest or need out there for this type of
module, but I would be willing to post and share this code in the 3rd party
1. Code snippets that are placed on your web form
2. A javaScript file.
3. Two data retrivial dBase apps
4. My own little quirky datamodule for formatting the sql query.
As my company will not allow the sending of zip files, I have included all
the source code in a single .txt file along with specific instructions on
how to implement.
Coding can always be improved and features enhanced, so feed back is
welcome. I only work two days a week Monday and Friday so if you post a
reply to this message please be patient in getting a response.
Claus
Greg Neid
2008-10-30 22:28:09 UTC
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Thanks Claus. My applicaion is public and includes some pdas. I am really looking for a simple seeker, with a small 5 or so line drop down that refreshes after each character. It appears during search and goes away after the item is selected or enter is hit. When coding for Blackberry, and Palm, everything must be small.

You work has helped me much.

Greg
Post by Claus Mygind
No. I work with firefox only within my company. Firefox is WC3 DOM
compliant, so it will probably work with any other browser that is also WC3
DOM compliant. But it will not work with IE as is.
A lot of the concepts on the module should work on IE as well. because the
core workings are javaScript manupulation of the data. Areas to look out
for would be when the data is displayed.
Even if you do not use firefox you should be able to pick it apart and adapt
the features built in
Post by Greg Neid
I notice that you have noted the ajax code as "firefox-windows" only. Have
you done some work towards other browsers?
greg
Silvio and I have been working on separate paths going toward the same goal
of making an all Ajax powered web app. With the help of Michael Nuwer, I
have developed a browse and seek module that can be attached to any web
form.
To save you some time up front, this module works with Windows and FireFox
only. So if you do not use that and don't want to then just stop reading.
While my database is MySQL I believe it can be used with any data source.
The information is displayed on a grid which pops up when the user clicks
the button.
The drop in module will allow the programmer (you) to specify any number of
columns to be displayed in the grid.
1. Sortable columns of data
2. Ability to move through data table like a desktop application
3. Start a new and abitray search.
4. Backfill data elements on the form on which it is located.
Using ajax to communicate with the web server is significantly faster than
other more traditional forms of communication with the web server. But more
importantly if your web applications are like mine ( I have already
developed a single web form for add/edit/delete of records), this makes your
applications appear much more like a desktop application. The only screen
updates the user sees are the data element updates.
I am not sure if there is any interest or need out there for this type of
module, but I would be willing to post and share this code in the 3rd party
1. Code snippets that are placed on your web form
2. A javaScript file.
3. Two data retrivial dBase apps
4. My own little quirky datamodule for formatting the sql query.
As my company will not allow the sending of zip files, I have included all
the source code in a single .txt file along with specific instructions on
how to implement.
Coding can always be improved and features enhanced, so feed back is
welcome. I only work two days a week Monday and Friday so if you post a
reply to this message please be patient in getting a response.
Claus
Ronnie MacGregor
2008-10-31 09:20:27 UTC
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On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:28:09 -0500
Greg Neid said :

Nice to see you pop up here again !
--
Ronnie MacGregor
Scotland

Ronnie at
dBASEdeveloper
dot co dot uk

www.dBASEdeveloper.co.uk
Greg Neid
2008-10-31 14:31:57 UTC
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To quote Mark Twain, "The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated"

Greg
Post by Ronnie MacGregor
On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:28:09 -0500
Nice to see you pop up here again !
--
Ronnie MacGregor
Scotland
Ronnie at
dBASEdeveloper
dot co dot uk
www.dBASEdeveloper.co.uk
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