Re: [russ@quist.on.ca: [Phpdbform-users] Managing large lists]

[Paulo A. <pa...@co...>]

Hi Russell,

> At the present time, it seems as if phpdbform allows
> only a popup text box to select an existing record
> for editing.
> Does this model (popup textbox) breakdown when the
> table contains say more than 100 records?

No, phpdbform will include every record in the listbox. In slow =
connections this is bad.

> I would prefer a single text box, where one could
> for example enter the persons's surname and then
> all matching records would be displayed for editing.

I'm planning to put a filter option for large databases in the next =
release !

> I have other comments, but will wait to see
> how this one is responded to.

You're welcome to send your comments.
I received some ideas like putting a graphic field, to store and =
retrieve photos, for example. Please feel free to send your ideas, =
ratings and bugs.


Thanks,

Paulo Assis

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> Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2000 06:54:37 -0500
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> At the present time, it seems as if phpdbform allows
> only a popup text box to select an existing record
> for editing.
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> Does this model (popup textbox) breakdown when the
> table contains say more than 100 records?
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> I would prefer a single text box, where one could
> for example enter the persons's surname and then
> all matching records would be displayed for editing.
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> I have other comments, but will wait to see
> how this one is responded to.
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