Category: ZIM-X Basics

The Original Internet Language

Field WdgType

A numeric code indicating the “class” (field or widget type) of the associated form field. Valid Values WdgType = {30 where FT = “0”, 31 where FT = “1”, A numeric value ranging from 1 to the maximum available widgets according to the table below: Code Meaning 1 Label 2 Entry Field 3 ToggleButton 4…
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ZIM Software Improvements

Differences from Zim:X distributed by The SmartCone Technologies Inc. and all Zim versions up to Zim 9.00 distributed by Zim Databases Inc.: Introducing the JSON processing via the functions $GetJSON and $FindJSON. Zim:X is full threaded 64 bits in all available platforms. The commands WINDOW OPEN, WINDOW MOVE, WINDOW SIZE now refer the position and…
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Field WdgCallbacks

The callback events an object can raise. Valid Values An integer code combining the following values: Code Meaning 0 No callback events are raised. 1 When the object is modified (MODIFIED). 2 When a click is applied to the object (CLICK). 4 When a double-click is applied to the object (DOUBLECLICK). 8 When a right-click…
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Field WdgCSS

Provides extra information about the object being used. Valid Values A character string, up to 512 characters long either blank or in JSON format. Remarks The WdgCSS values for the objects involved present either a blank value or a free-format JSON syntax containing additional information about the object. This extra information may be Data Dictionary…
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Field WdgAppearance

The “appearance” of an object. Valid Values An integer code combining the following values: Code Meaning 0 All clear. No settings. 1 The window has a caption. 2 The window is resizeable. 4 The window allows minimization. 8 The window allows maximization. 16 The modal behavior. 32 The window has scrollbars. 64 This window is…
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Migrating to ZIM:X 9.50

Although Zim Technology has always made the best efforts to keep compatibility between versions, technical evolution is inevitable which leads to building bridges between one existing version to the next introduced version. A brief history of Zim Technology and its migration possibilities: Conventions . OLD DATABASE: it’s the existing Zim database requiring migration; . NEW…
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Field Index

Indicates whether an index is to be maintained on the field. Valid Values As shown in the table below: Code Meaning No (DEFAULT) The field is not to be indexed Yes The field is to be indexed Unique The field is to be indexed, and each value found in the field must be unique Remarks Index is ignored for fields that…
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Field ModTime

A time stamp indicating when it was created Remarks A time stamp indicating when it was created

Field RemoteOwnerName

The name of the owner of the database table on the database server if the table is not owned by the user or included in his or her schema. Remarks The name of the owner of the database table on the database server

Field RemoteName

The name of the database table on the database server, if different than the EntitySet name. RemoteName is normally used when there is a naming incompatibility between Zim and the database server. Remarks The name of the database table on the database server

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