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    How to dynamically increase the frame variables?

    If trying to assign / alter height, length or other attributes. Simply follow this process: DO WITH FRAME {&FRAME-NAME}: ObjectName:ATTRIBUTE = VALUE. END.
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    Assigning one key action to another key press

    For the trigger used, ie behind the trigger for the enter key, simply point to the code you actually require. Use; APPLY “whatever” / “F1” TO objectName Hope you get the idea
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    How can integrate .w program into mfg/pro?

    I used to use a UIB created .w when working with MFG/PRO. You require to goto menu option 36.4.4 and point an entry to your appbuilder .w file. However you require a simple line of code in your GUI created .w, {mfdtitle.i} You require the MFG/PRO declerations. A .w requires a seperate...
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    Unselecting a row in browse window

    Select focused row method will put the current browse row record into the record buffer. You can not unselect the row, that goes against Bill and the Windows GUI concept. However if you want to unselect the focused row so the record is not in the record buffer simply RELEASE tableName.
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    Start-search on the smartdatabrowser

    Dude, I think the reply given missed the objective of the question. I believe you wanted to have a M$ like browse. Where you click on the column title which would then open the query and start the search putting that column in order. If I am right in my interpretation of the problem, you need...
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    How to integrate .w program into mfg/pro

    MFG/PRO is an application written in Progress, ergo MFG/PRO is controling Win32. You need to run out of MFG/PRO, have a procedural call to RUN wotever.w PERSISTENT. Though there is a method I used to use whilst working with MFG. I would have a refference in my .w declerations, I would use...
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    Sorting table

    Use a variable. CASE var: WHEN wotEver THEN DO: FOR EACH table WHERE wotEver PROCESSING HERE FOR EACH table WHERE wotEver2 PROCESSING HERE END. ENDCASE.
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    Docking windows in Progress

    I know this is an old thread, though look at the method move-to-top . {&WINDOW-NAME}:move-to-top().
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    Temporary set windows default printer

    You can also use API to set the default printer, I am not at my desk so I can not give you example code, sorry.
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    Temporary set windows default printer

    Output to PDF file (variable). Then in a different command open that file. IF on a Windows box, the file type should already be asociated with the open with already assigned. Let Windows do the hard work.
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    data type

    Datatype is just an attribute. The variable does NOT have to be in a frame, as suggested. If you wish to DISPLAY value then that must. Though you can access the value (data) from anywhere, at any time. It is simply an attribute. You then may wish to perform action on the type and not...
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    Nice Button Progress 9.1E / Open Edge

    If you are looking for a nice button, and unable to locate a widget to use. Why don't you make your app more 00's and web like. Try using an image instead. You will also be able to give your app a corporate look and feel. By combining with corporate colours / design. Regards
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    hi

    You need a handle to the selected row in the database. If SD browse / SDO, it must be connected to a query source to display the data. You need to get the unique identifier to the database row currently being displayed. Once you have that you can retrieve the data for that specific row from...
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    URGENT - LOCKED question

    Re: Parenthesis Sorry typo. Ment IF CAN-FIND rowAttribute AND LOCKED
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    URGENT - LOCKED question

    Parenthesis IF ((AVAILABLE so_mstr ) AND (LOCKED so_mstr)) THEN /* do whatever… */
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    what does ":U" mean?

    The "string":U means keep the format EXACTLY as is what ever the local (session/instance) language definitions are. It is informing the prowin32 / wotever, compiler that Progress is NOT to mess with the string.
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    importing xls into progress DB

    You CAN import an xls document into the db in ANY version of Progress using the 4GL / ABL. This is long method though.
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    Need a way to run a procedure without holding up my current procedure

    Simply look at running the procedure PERSISTENT. /* code block */ DO ..... RUN dude.p PERSISTENT hdlProc /* assign a handle to the process */ DO ....
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    fiscal year

    Greetings, This is NOT even a computer / Progress question. BASIC economics dictates that the fiscal year IS the financial year. If the financial year is 2003 then the fiscal year is derrived as being 2003
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    Export to excel file

    How dumb ARE you and that is NOT a rhetorical question. All the replies given complicate the instance. Look at it objectively, you wish to create an excel file and populate with data from the db. Simple logic dictates Output your stream to a *.xls file. Windows will apply the appropriate...
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