At 3:32 PM -0500 7/30/04, Sturgeon, Scott M Mr CONT DOIM (PKI) wrote:
Is there a forum to address WINDOWS issues?
Not specifically, but Windows-related questions are welcome (and
common) here and on the other RB mailing lists.
Is there a WINDOWS help file for the system documentation/help?
No.
The help file in the IDE is crude and poorly indexed and
cross-referenced. Tiny fonts and a total lack of practical search
capabilities really make the
product seem cruder than it deserves.
I'd be interested to hear specific examples of how it is poorly
indexed and cross-referenced; it seems pretty good to me. Searches
also work fine for me (though you must understand that it is a
whole-word search, like with Google).
However, if for whatever reason the IDE's help browser doesn't
satisfy you, perhaps you'd prefer the PDF version. All the manuals
are available in PDF form.
Has anyone figured out how to disconnect the IDE from the compiler/linker to
allow use of an alternate IDE/editor?
No, that is not possible.
Compared to VB the IDE is crude and socially unacceptable.
If you have specific suggestions or requests, please file them via
the feedback form.
Is there WINDOWS-centric documentation/books available for REALBasic?
Not yet, though there is a Windows-centric column in RB Developer
(http://www.rbdeveloper.com/).
My general advice to someone in your situation would be as follows.
First, remember that RB is not a VB clone; it is better than VB in
some ways, perhaps not as good in other ways. Most VB users who have
learned RB have told us that they greatly prefer RB, but you may
still run into features you miss. In that case, make specific
suggestions via our feedback system. When you have questions on how
to do something, post them to one of the forums, but make them
specific if you want a specific answer. And lastly, keep in mind
that our community is like a big family -- a little politeness and
kindness and will be well repaid.
Best,
- Joe
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