Re: 4GL spreadsheet?

On 21 Nov 1996 17:21:12 +1100, batonnet@zeta.org.au (Bryan Tonnet) wrote: You are basically hosed since 4GL does not support dynamic memory allocation. But that's not the only problem. Since all screen input, as you know, is based on the .per file, there is also no dynamic generation/compilation/code generation for an unknown number of columns. Besides that, there is also, as you know, no built in way to scroll off to the right of the screen without serious coding. I know this doesn't really help but I just felt the need to respond. Perry Dillard >Anyone tried to simulate spreadsheet behaviour using 4GL? > >Specifically, I have a customer who wants to do the following (on >character based terminals); > >Load an (unknown) number of people on an X-axis. >Load an (unknown) number of job numbers on a Y-axis. > >Use the arrow keys to move around (and off) the screen, plugging in daily >times against people/jobs. > >I'm not sure of the best way to approach this, so if anyone's got any >bright-ideas/code-they-are-willing-to-part-with, it would save a >shovel-load of effort. > >Thanks in advance > >Bryan Tonnet >batonnet@zeta.org.au > > >