The first has to do with scrollbars. I tried to start a short application last night. Then I realized that I needed to display data larger then the screen allowed. So I stretched it out and went to select my scroll bar object, but didn't find it! I have most of the object download packs available except one or so I think.
So I'm wondering is if MMF2 has a scrollbar object? And if it does, where do I download it at? Is it in a pack I don't have? Or do I have to get it seperate from somewhere?
The second question is mainly out of frustration. I'm using a lot of text objects in my application to display data and numbers. It has a layout of rows and columns similar to a website table. I wondered if MMF2 had a sort of Table object. So I looked and didn't find it either. I remember 1.5 not having one. And I remember TGF not having one either. The closest I can come to a table, is the Hi-Scores Object. And I don't know if I want to use that or not.
So I was wondering why doesn't MMF2 have a Table object? Isn't it about time? I remember numerous times when I wanted to display data and thought a table would work better here.
Anyways, thanks to anyone who can point me in the direction of the scrollbar object. If it exists. I know that one was for the MMF1.5 Demo but I don't think it's been carried over.
Thanks in advance.
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If there is a scrollbar extension, it should be available using the FusionUpdater.
If it doesn't exist, you could always use an ActiveX control, or you could just make your own using a few Active objects (probably better).
MMF2 does have a very good table extension - it's called the "DataGrid" object. Unfortunately for you, it's for MMF2eveloper users only.
It's pretty easy to make a table using a grid of Active System Box objects though.
Anyways. Thanks for the tip sketchy. I have an idea about that custom scrollbar. Two objects for the arrows. A central bar. The arrows follow the frame. The frame follows the central bar. But any idea on how to allow the entire screen to be seen without the central bar reaching the bottom arrow?
Thanks again.
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eveloper users only.