Quick screen auto-find

[Lyn Blansett]

On Fri, 11 Dec 1998, Chris Sharman wrote:

> A fairly common requirement here is that we have a lookup screen (various
> keys), which users use to find data in the normal way; and we'd also like to
> call it from a parent screen, passing in the key/record to display (either with 
> the passing mechanism or using systemvalues).
> 

We do this by using conditional compiles of a screen source.  However, you
must specify different screen names for each conditional compile.  I don't
know if this will fit your need or not, but we find conditional compiles 
a very useful tool.  We created a Student information system, which is
comprised mostly of conditionally compiled screens from the various
departmental systems.  With "ACTIVITIES FIND" limitation, the department's
data doesn't get "violated" by others.  We also allow the departmental
systems to drop directly into the Student info system with a student's ID,
utilizing another conditional compile.... and so on.....  
Conditional compiles can also be used with QUIZ and QTP, too, opening up
another whole realm of possibilities.

Lyn

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