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Database Management FAQ : Database/Data Table : Task Bar

Question/Topic: How to setup Task (Command) Bar?



Task Bar  (command bar) allows you to access quickly some features of the program with one button click. Some database solutions (Library Pro, Invoice, Purchase Order database solution) come with predefined task bars (Load Library, Load Patrons, Print Spine Labels, Loan Book, Backup Main Database, Print Invoice, Print Purchase Order, ...).

Task Command Bar


 


  • Task Bar is predefined in the following file: task.ini.
  • The file is stored in the following folder:
    C:\APPLICATION_MAIN_FOLDER\DATA\task.ini

Where task.ini file is stored?


 

What is the format of the task.ini file?
Sample task.ini file from the Library solution.




Syntax of the task.ini file:

Definition words

  • count : defines the number of predefined tasks
  • label : defines the text displayed on the task button in the Task List window
  • label1 : defines the text displayed on the task button in the Task Bar
  • hint : defines text displayed as a hint
  • db : tells the program which database to load
  • func: tells the program which feature (function) to access
  • template: tells the program which template to load

Available functions

  • PrintStdReport (print report with predefined report template)

    label=Print Book Inventory List
    label1=Book Report
    hint=Print book inventory list report
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=PrintStdReport
    template=Test
          (if you don't enter template name the box with all templates will open)
  • PrintLabels (print labels with predefined label template)

    label=Print Spine Labels
    label1=Spine Labels
    hint=Print spine labels for all books
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=PrintLabels
    template=TestLabel
    (if you don't enter template name the box with all templates will open)
  • PrintHTMLReport (print customized document with data from the selected record: invoice, purchase order, ...):
    label=Print Invoice
    label1=Print Invoice
    hint=Print invoice for the selected record
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=PrintHTMLReport
    template=a.htm
  • LoadDb
    label=Load Database
    label1=Load/Open
    hint=Load database
    func=LoadDb
  • Backup
    label=Backup Library Database
    label1=Backup
    hint=Backup function
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=Backup
  • Loans (only in library systems)
    label=Process Loans
    label1=Loan
    hint=Check out books
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=Loans
  • Returns (only in library systems)
    label=Process Returns
    db=Return
    hint=Check in books
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=Returns
  • ManageLoans (only in library systems)
    label=Loan Management
    label1=Manage Loans
    hint=Display loaned out and overdue books
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=ManageLoans
  • CheckInOut (only in library systems)
    label=External Loans/Returns
    label1=Check In/Out
    hint=Opens Check In/Out utility
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=CheckInOut
  • WebSearch (only in library systems)
    label=Add Records from Internet
    label1=Add from Web
    hint=Opens Web Auto Cataloguing Feature
    db=data_1.dbf
    func=WebSearch

How to check the print label or print report template name?
In the Print Report or Print Labels window click Load button. All previously saved templates will be listed in the Template box.

How to check the database file name?
Application folders and database file names are explained in the following topic: click here

Where can I find html template files?
In the \DATA\View\ folder or in the Print Customized Documents window.

Sample task.ini file:

[0]
count=9
[1]
label=One week
label1=One Week
hint= one week database...
db=data_2.dbf
[2]
label=Data 2013
label1=Data 2013
hint= 2013 registrations ...
db=data_22.dbf
[3]
label=Temporary
label1=Temporary
hint= temporary...
db=data_9.dbf
[4]
label=Print Address Labels
label1=Address Labels
hint= labels ...
db=data_2.dbf
func=PrintLabels
template=Letters
[5]
label=Print CD Labels
label1=CD Labels
hint= print labels for CD envelopes ...
db=data_2.dbf
func=PrintLabels
template=CDLabels
[6]
label=Print Invoices
label1=Print Invoice
hint=print invoice
func=PrintHTMLReport
template=Form_Invoice_New1.htm
db=data_2.dbf
[7]
label=Data 2012
label1=Data 2012
hint= 2012 registrations ...
db=data_20.dbf
[8]
label=Load Database
label1=Load Db
hint=Load Database
func=LoadDb
[9]
label=EXIT
label1=EXIT
hint=Exit from Organizer
param=exit
func=Exit

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