Flexibility

[PhilPPhillips]

Can some simply explain what Flexibility is?

What can you do with it?

How do you know if it's installed, I know we're licensed for it.

And is there any training available?

Thanks ...

 

[abaldwin]

Flexibility is Macola's implementation of VBA. If you are familiar with Macros in Excel or word then you know that when you record a macro, the steps required are stored in Visual Basic Code which is accessible under Tools/macros/edit.

VBA is simply a stripped down version of VB. The code is not compilable in the designer and will not allow you to create stand alone programs like Visual Studio.

It is a handy tool and I have created some powerfull processes to run in conjuction with events on Macola Screens. As stated by Aeroman1, there are some drawbacks.

1. Some events you can write code for just do not fire.
2. You can "Enhance" the workings of macola but can not stop or interrupt Macolas processing.
3. v7.5.x - 7.6.x can not set values in macola text boxes until that box has focus (MAJOR pain).

If you need help with this or need projects written for you you VAR should be able to help you out or feel free to contact some of us here. Most of us work on the side as well as our day jobs.

Andy

Andy Baldwin

 

[PhilPPhillips]

Thanks for the responses.

What about training? Anyone provide it or is there any good documentation on how to use?

 

[abaldwin]

Your vendor "MAY" provide training. I used to give a 2 day class on flex and the second day was dedicated to working on a project that the customer wanted to implement.

The documentation that is out there is pretty lame.

Andy

Andy Baldwin

 

[kscheeler]

If you can't get some type of training from your reseller, contact Exact direct. I think it's a difficult package to train on unless you already have a background in vba and are looking for some insite to the nuances of using vba within Flexibility.

Kevin Scheeler