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I really wanted to like LC, but using it is like going against the stream. I wonder why LC has to be so different from the rest of the world ? Just as an example: FORMS - in my opinion - have nothing to do with (what I called) forms. They are grids (or tables), so why some stupid designer decided to...

I do not use Access (and last time I used it it was years ago). As far as creating grids/forms just to give one an example I used several tools in the past: Code Charge Studio, Scriptcase (for the web), then CLARION and WinDev for desktop Apps. For mobile Apps I used Basic4Android (and I'm happy to ...

OK, I think I'm getting really tired ox explaining. I stated what I'm looking for and I've also posted a simple table structure. I said (I'm not interested in creating database, but accessing and modifying existing one),....etc... I provided suggestions etc. so it would be good to read this thread c...

Jacqueline! Thank you for your reply, at least somebody has bothered to answer most of my questions in clean manner. The only thing that kinda bothers me and it is also a mystery question how come there are almost no examples. The examples that exist are by far less important than the ones I request...

Yes, it can start with something simple. Just one table (say contacts) for mobile phone based on (existing) SQLite. No need for creation script (this was already covered). TABLE(Contacts) ID, INT(7) FirstName, VCHAR(20) LastName, VCHAR(30) Phone, (VCHAR(12) GRID showing records with 1 button ADD NEW...

There aren't examples because this is part of being a programmer. this sounds like a poor joke I worked with other tools and there are plenty of grid/form examples, so saying "this is the way it is because you're programmer" makes no sense to me and is very discouraging. Thanks for the links but I ...

Hi Arthur, If Dave is correct then you just drag fields onto a card and make your form 1 field at a time. It would actually be 2 fields for each question. 1) a label field, this would not be editable by the end user and would contain the question. 2) a text entry field, where they actually type in ...

Yes I understand your point and the fact the mobile forms are not HTML forms, however while working with B4A I was able to create regular forms by placing form objects on the screen. The you all for your replies, however I still did not get any links to get a simple example of using form linked to s...

Thank you Dave, it is kind of hard for me to get on Skype because I'm on very unpredictable schedule, but perhaps will give a try (just need few more extra days). In the meantime.... Today I looked up briefly a tutorial about the Grid/For and I have to say I a bit disappointed with the fact the the ...

Dave - I really appreciate your answer and hope this will help many others starting with LC to understand the benefits and potential culprits. Your screen looks pretty god although it seems to be designed for tablets. I wonder how the screen organization works depending on device size. Is there any ...

Yes Dave, thank you for your time and reply. I'm not a novice to the database development although I'm new to LC. I was able to create a Master/Detail from/grid type of functionality on Android, and as you have said because of small screen and other limitations the "parent data" (usually the header ...

I'm especially interested in database type Applications. So far I was using B4A which is an excellent tool and it is growing fast. Tons of libraries, demos samples and great support forum. The only downside is that B4A can makes Apps for Android only. At this point I need to create Apps for multiple...