Re: Inserting a record into the middle of a subfile--suggestions?

[Hoteltravelfundotcom <hoteltravelfun@xxxxxxxxx>]

copying to variable size array. why not also have the user have an edit
mode screen' of the row to be updated?

On Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 4:39 PM, x y <xy6581@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I need to insert records into the middle of a subfile.  The user can enter
> a keyword that's attached to a long description and I need to get that
> description into the body of the subfile.
>
> I could add records to the end and then resequence when writing to the
> database but that won't be satisfactory from a user experience
> perspective--the user needs to see the full text in order as part of the
> entry process.  My subfile record length (including hidden fields) is about
> 400 bytes and I should have less that 50 records most of the time.  I have
> four 132-character subfile records on the screen and already have used the
> fold/unfold option.
>
> Copying the subfile to a variable-size array, inserting the records where
> needed, and then reloading the subfile is an option.
>
> Another option is to have A/B subfile control/detail set up records copy
> from the "A" subfile (+ inserts) into the "B" subfile and then display the
> "B" control record.  SQL temporary tables and memory-resident tables are
> possibilities also.
>
> Where's a linked list when we really need it?
>
> I'll be grateful for any suggestions and wish you all a Happy New Year.
>
> thx...
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