previous next substack

[pascalh4]

hello

To switch to another substack I use the name of each stack.
example:

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go stack "s2"
   show this stack 

But I can not use next and previous
if I use:

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go next stack 
   show this stack

this message appears:
button "vers 2": execution error at line 3 (Handler: error in statement), char 1

How is it possible to use these principles (next-previous) with substack.

Pascal

[BvG]

You can only go next card, because they're in a specific order, wheras stacks are not.

if you look at the dictionary, it says this about the "go" syntax:

go [invisible] [to] card [of stack] [as mode|in [a] new window|in window]
go [invisible] [to] {first | prev[ious]| next | last | any} [marked] [card]
go [invisible] [to] {recent | start | finish | home} card
go [invisible] [to] {forward | forth | back[ward]} [number]} [card[s]]

See how only the first line mentions stacks, and all other usages are only for cards.

[pascalh4]

It is strange, however substacks have a numerical order. The first substack is recognized as number 1 stack, and so on. From mainstack, it is possible to go to any substack using GO TO STACK (ORDER NUMBER). Is it really not possible to use this order to go from the previous to the next?

In fact, I'm looking for a way to create forms that are different sizes and positions (and of course with next / previous control buttons). But all the cards in a stack are locked to the limits and the position of the stack, is not it?

How can I do?

Pascal

[Klaus]

Hiu Pascal,

It is strange, however substacks have a numerical order. The first substack is recognized as number 1 stack, and so on. From mainstack, it is possible to go to any substack using GO TO STACK (ORDER NUMBER). Is it really not possible to use this order to go from the previous to the next?

Do you really think we are concealing somthing from you?

Create your own numbered stack list and use that for your PREVIOUS and NEXT stack navigation!

In fact, I'm looking for a way to create forms that are different sizes and positions (and of course with next / previous control buttons). But all the cards in a stack are locked to the limits and the position of the stack, is not it?

Yes, CARD size/form etc = stack size/form etc.

I think you are looking for WINDOWSHAPE, see dictionary.
But this will affect the complet stack (and thus all cards in it!).


Best

Klaus

[pascalh4]

Hi Klaus

Do you really think we are concealing somthing from you?

Yes, of course, also all is in English just for that.

Create your own numbered stack list and use that for your PREVIOUS and NEXT stack navigation!

I tried, but I did not really succeed. Should the numérotion automatically by a copy of stack, for example. I am looking for!

I think you are looking for WINDOWSHAPE, see dictionary.

It is not exactly that! I seek only the way to display standard windows of different sizes and at different locations. I don't want to have an original form, however.

Pascal

[Klaus]

Bonjour Pascal,

Hi Klaus

Do you really think we are concealing somthing from you?

Yes, of course, also all is in English just for that.

Mon dieu, quelle impertinence

Create your own numbered stack list and use that for your PREVIOUS and NEXT stack navigation!

I tried, but I did not really succeed. Should the numérotion automatically by a copy of stack, for example. I am looking for! l

I thought that you create a list inclusive enumaration of the substacks by yourself and use THAT list to go PREVIOUS and NEXT!
So YOU decide what next ans previous stack will be!

I think you are looking for WINDOWSHAPE, see dictionary.

It is not exactly that! I seek only the way to display standard windows of different sizes and at different locations.

Just use and place your substacks wherever you like!

I don't want to have an original form, however.l

Sorry, don't understand.
A stack is ALWAYS a rectangle unless you set its WINDOWSHAPE!?


Best

Klaus

[pascalh4]

hi,

A stack is ALWAYS a rectangle unless you set its WINDOWSHAPE!?

Exactly, I want to keep a rectangular shape and, therefore, I do not think I need windowshape.

Just use and place your substacks wherever you like!

That I understood. This is the way to go from one to another that interests me.

I thought that you create a list inclusive enumaration of the substacks by yourself and use THAT list to go PREVIOUS and NEXT!
So YOU decide what next ans previous stack will be!

Here, I don't understand the method!
I looked at the ID property in the dictionary but again I find it hard to understand the process

Pascal

[Simon]

Lets say your stacks are named:
S1
S2
S3
S4

--go previous
put char 2 of the name of this stack into tNum
add - 1 to tNum
if tNum <= 0 then put 4 into tNum
go stack "S" & tNum

"go next" should be clear.

Simon
EDIT: should be "put char 2 of the short name of this stack into tNum"

[pascalh4]

Thank you Simon
I think I understand the method.

Pascal

[Klaus]

Yep, that's what I meant!

[pascalh4]

Hi Klaus

Sorry for not having understood your explanation.

I'm really "au raz des paquerettes *" in this purview.
* French expression that means the lowest level.

Note: now that I understand, I'm going to use too to increment the names of my new stacks.

"I'am very happy" (quote from the droopy looney tunes) from your attentiveness.

See you soon for another question.

Pascal

[pascalh4]

Hi everyone.
I return to this topic.
I understood the explanation of Simon, but I had not tested.
I did and I get an error message.

my code

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on mouseUp
   hide button "Nouvelle Fiche"
   show button "Sauver la fiche"
   put substacks of stack "Outils de création" into it
   go to it
   put char 2 of the name of stack it  into tNum
add 1 to tNum 

Here error message to last line (add 1 to tNum)!

button "Nouvelle Fiche": execution error at line 7 (add: destination has a bad format (numeric?)), char 1

Did I forget something?

[Simon]

Possibly
I'm not clear on:
"put substacks of stack "Outils de création" into it"
but, you shouldn't use the "it" variable as it is an LC variable.

Also that line looks like you are placing more than 1 stack into "it"? Which then says "go to all of these stacks"?
"put char 2 of the name of stack it into tNum"
If there is more then one stack in it...which one?

Simon

[pascalh4]

hi


the name of my substack is "s0"

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put substacks of stack "Outils de création" into it
   

this code reference to "s0" without naming.




With this direct test, it is ok (my reply is 0+1)

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 put substacks of stack "Outils de création" into it
   put char 2 of  it into tNum
   add 1 to tNum 
  put tNum into field 1 of stack "s0" -- check

my error was here (worlds in bold)
put char 2 of the name of stack it into tNum

I'll redo my work using this principle.

Good evening

Pascal

[Simon]

Hi Pascal,
Not to harp on about it, but again really don't use "it" as a variable just change it to something else like tVar.
Trouble example:

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put substacks of stack "Outils de création" into it
answer "Are you sure you want to process this file"

That will happily replace your "it" variable.

Simon