July is Here
Last month saw the start of the Summer and also National Sunglasses day. We still hear the odd story that engineers are using ‘Spreadsheets‘ and ‘Word-processor documents‘ to manage their requirements. We can only sympathise with their misguided ways and revel in the fact that we (and you our dear newsletter readers) have seen the light.
So the only thing you should need your rose tinted spectacles for is to eat your Cream tea while watching Wimbledon!
Non Graphic Interfaces
This month (July 2017 Newsletter) we’re highlighting c_io and how it can be used to complement the functionality we’re more used to in WorkBench and Web Access.
c_io
Using c_io.exe in a batch file means you can do many things whilst you are away from your desk or in the background while you continue to work. You can then add this batch file to be run by a task application during times you are away from your desk or work. This can be handy when needing to do backups of a single or many large databases.
The executable can import and export everything in a project from single items to the whole project. It can use queries or different options to whittle down the required export. So a user can export all items of a specific type or just one to several items based on a query and or other set options.
For the full article set please see Mikki’s guide How to Use c_io.exe in a Batch File
Social Media
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Hints of the Month
Here are some links to helpful topics since our last newsletter, they should improve your Cradle experience:
Controlling what can link to what is covered in Getting Started with Link Rules
Getting down to the nitty-gritty in Document Publisher with How to Make Use of User Variables in Document Publisher
Just upgraded the number or type of modules you have in Cradle, installing the new code is simple Installing a New Security Code
An FAQ about alerts is covered here How do I receive alerts via email?
You can read Hints & Tips in the 3SL Blog.