WB RAD

Rapid Application Development
for
*WinBatch.

WB_RAD (Version 3.7 - July 13, 2024) is a Rapid Application Development tool for *WinBatch. It works with Version 6.2 Dialogs only and adjusted for use with *WinBatch 2014C and higher.

Project/script management.

The manipulation of Dialogs such as sorting, renumbering, changing control order, batch changes to fields, etc.

Generation of Dialog Controls from database tables.

Generation of a CallBack Structure based on specified dialog with numerous supporting SubRoutines.

Generation of code for things such as ToolTips, Dialog Resizing, etc.

Generation of meaningful "Name"s.

Creation of "Tags" for code that is needed in the compiled script but not in the Interpreted/Development code.

Integration of Dialogs and Tags into the source code itself at compile time.

Multi-Script compiles.

Pre and Post-Compile processing.

...and a few other things...

Watch a Demo (based on version 3.6)

Note: This tool does not replace the editors provided with *WinBatch. It is not an IDE in that sense. One can specify which editors they wish to use. This tool simply attempts to make the development of WinBatch scripts, specifically those which utilize dialogs, much easier and faster to develop. Within a minute or less of completing the design of a dialog one can have a fully functional call-back structure based on the dialog. Of course, one must then flesh out the structure to perform specific tasks but most of the tedious coding is provided.

Only two things are changed in the Registry during the install, both of which are undone during the uninstall process. The iGrid grid control is registered and the install path is written to the the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Data & Stuff\WBRAD key. Also, a screen resolution of at least 1024x768 is required. It is recommended that one read the Introduction section of the Help file.

Known Issues - No known issues

WB_RAD (version 3.7 - July 13, 2024)

Integrated New Resizing Code. Also, added Focus Event.

WB_RAD (version 3.6 - January 4, 2017)

Adjustments for version 2017A regarding the new DateTime Control as well as a number of adjustments and fixes to various parts of the application.

WB_RAD (version 3.5 - December 22, 2014)

Adjustments for version 2014C regarding the native Dialog variables and style variables used in the Dialog Editor rather than numerical equivalents.

One can find a conversion script for the new, native, dialog variables under the Library Archives in WB_RAD.

For earlier versions of *WinBatch there is also a SubRoutine containing the new variable names with their numerical assignment. This can be used to replace the one previously used. At the point one upgrades to 2014C or higher then removing the SubRoutine and calls to it will be all that is needed to switch to using the native variables.

WB_RAD (version 3.4 - August 20, 2014)

A few minor fixes and tweaks

Added ability to reorder dialog controls by clicking. Aids in setting TAB order.

WB_RAD (version 3.3 - April 1, 2014)

A few minor fixes and tweaks

WB_RAD (version 3.2 - September 7, 2012)

A few minor fixes

Supports the new ReportView Control

WB_RAD (version 3.1 - January 27, 2012)

Mostly cleanup work.

Added Right-Click menus to main screen lists.

No reported issues so removed the Beta status.

WB_RAD (version 3.0(beta2) - March 11, 2011)

It works with Version 6.2 Dialogs only and *WinBatch 2010C and higher. Should be compatible with Vista/Win7 UAC. You may need to adjust the "Settings" so it points to the correct version manifest.

Some significant interface changes and bug fixes

Major rework of the Resizing Code Generation dialog

WB_RAD (version 2.0d - February 10, 2010)

It works with Version 6.1 and Version 6.2 Dialogs. Should be compatible with Vista/Win7 UAC. You may need to adjust the "Settings" so it points to the correct version manifest. I plan on this being the last version that supports 6.1 dialogs.

WB_RAD (version 2.0c - August 28, 2009)

It works with Version 6.1 and Version 6.2 Dialogs.

WB_RAD (version 1.0m - October 2008)

It only works with Version 6.1 Dialogs.