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Rich Text and HTML Editor, DLL or OCX
I am looking for a DLL or OCX addition for our Foxpro programs that can be used to replace a MEMO edit field to add text editing in HTML or Rich Text. I would prefer a company that has had some Foxpro experience, but I have not found a Visual Basic DLL I cannot convert as yet.
There are a zillion of them out there, and the prices are all over the map. What I am looking for is someone who has has experience with a product and recommends it.
Frank
There are a zillion of them out there, and the prices are all over the map. What I am looking for is someone who has has experience with a product and recommends it.
Frank
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Use a webbrowser control, This is an example how to use it an an HTML editor.
http://www.atoutfox.org/articles.asp?ACTION=FCONSULTER&ID=0000000027
http://www.atoutfox.org/articles.asp?ACTION=FCONSULTER&ID=0000000027
I use richtx32.ocx from Microsoft to edit or create RTF memos and store them as is in memo fields.
I use Word with richtxt32.ocx to store unicode data in FoxPro.
I use a WebBroweser Control to display HTML pages in FoxPro out of these RTFs.
You can also use Word Documents open inside a FoxPro form to save as RTF.
I use Word with richtxt32.ocx to store unicode data in FoxPro.
I use a WebBroweser Control to display HTML pages in FoxPro out of these RTFs.
You can also use Word Documents open inside a FoxPro form to save as RTF.
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To all, thank you for the help so far. But I think I should narrow my mark.
What I really need to do is the value of the oleRTF AFTER I have build it. I have seen a memo here that listed ortf2.oleRTF.ValueRTF as where the RTF string is stored, but using that method just locked the program up.
pcelba: You mentioned using the ControlSource of the OLERTF object. Do you have a code example?
And, finally, is there a CHM file for the RichText object somewhere that shows all the commands in detail?
ortf2.oleRTF.Value
What I really need to do is the value of the oleRTF AFTER I have build it. I have seen a memo here that listed ortf2.oleRTF.ValueRTF as where the RTF string is stored, but using that method just locked the program up.
pcelba: You mentioned using the ControlSource of the OLERTF object. Do you have a code example?
And, finally, is there a CHM file for the RichText object somewhere that shows all the commands in detail?
ortf2.oleRTF.Value
The sample form which uses ControlSource of RTF OLE control is attached. In this sample form is memory variable used as a ControlSource but you may use memo field.
Many other hints are in the sample form from Microsoft in my first answer (http:#26275563). Did you test this sample?
RTF Specification is available at many places, e.g.:
http://www.biblioscape.com/rtf15_spec.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/86999
Additional links are here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Text_Format
Unfortunately, RTF spec in CHM format is not available at the first attempt... Does the format matter?
richtextsample.SCT.txt
richtextsample.scx.txt
Many other hints are in the sample form from Microsoft in my first answer (http:#26275563). Did you test this sample?
RTF Specification is available at many places, e.g.:
http://www.biblioscape.com/rtf15_spec.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/86999
Additional links are here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Text_Format
Unfortunately, RTF spec in CHM format is not available at the first attempt... Does the format matter?
richtextsample.SCT.txt
richtextsample.scx.txt
If you need another sample then you may look at your computer:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9\Samples\Solution\Ole\rtf
It is better accessible from VFP Task Pane
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual FoxPro 9\Samples\Solution\Ole\rtf
It is better accessible from VFP Task Pane
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Pcelba:
You are on track for what I need, but I was looking for a manual for the Microsoft RTF commands outside of the RTF textbox. It has a lot of features. Consider this:
ortf2=NEWOBJECT('rtf1','rt
WITH ortf2.olertf
.controlsource = "RTFcontrol"
.rightmargin=m.rightmargin
.selindent = m.nleftmargin && --- leftmargin
.FONT.NAME = m.cfontname
.FONT.SIZE = m.nfontsize
THIS.nFontRichSize = m.nFontSize
ENDWITH
Now, I have puzzled out much, but I do know how .rightmargin and .selindent are measured. Now, I have them set to 1000 foir rightmargin and 5 for selindent, but , what are the values of the figures.
The Microsoft docs you suggest are an excellent source, but where is the info on how to USE the Rich Text object, and a list of its methods and properties? Somebody must have written one?
You are on track for what I need, but I was looking for a manual for the Microsoft RTF commands outside of the RTF textbox. It has a lot of features. Consider this:
ortf2=NEWOBJECT('rtf1','rt
WITH ortf2.olertf
.controlsource = "RTFcontrol"
.rightmargin=m.rightmargin
.selindent = m.nleftmargin && --- leftmargin
.FONT.NAME = m.cfontname
.FONT.SIZE = m.nfontsize
THIS.nFontRichSize = m.nFontSize
ENDWITH
Now, I have puzzled out much, but I do know how .rightmargin and .selindent are measured. Now, I have them set to 1000 foir rightmargin and 5 for selindent, but , what are the values of the figures.
The Microsoft docs you suggest are an excellent source, but where is the info on how to USE the Rich Text object, and a list of its methods and properties? Somebody must have written one?
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PCELBA, excellent information on the RichText.ocx and I am going to close this hear. I got everything I needed on using it.
Frank
Frank
http://www.chado-software.com - my team is producing a product that uses this control in VFP9. I am not the guy responsible for that component, but it's working fine in the current version.
Note: The demo is perfect, Rich text object seems to be working correctly but remember OLE objects stability is always less than standard products stability...