data grid question

[Bernard Devlin]

forgot the link:

http://www.runrev.com/offers/webinar-2009-03-26/data-grid-webinar.wmv

On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM, Bernard Devlin<bdrunrev at gmail.com> wrote:
> Here it is Joe.  I think it is the best explanation of what the DG
> provides.  In fact, if you're not particularly wanting to use a DG in
> an application, I wouldn't concentrate too hard on the details in the
> webinar.  Just watch what can be achieved through using the DG.
>
> Bernard
>
> On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM, Joe Lewis Wilkins<pepetoo at cox.net> wrote:
>> Hi Bernard,
>>
>> Though I appreciate everything you said, having NOT watched the first
>> webinar for a number of reasons as I recall, it would still be a great help
>> to know the foundation upon which DG works. I found in my earliest years
>> studying mathematically subjective subjects that, rather that memorize a
>> whole bunch of formulas, I could derive those formulas on an as need basis
>> once I understood the relevant process. So I guess I'm asking: "Has anyone
>> described the DG process in sufficient detail so that, had we the need to do
>> so, we could recreate DG for ourselves?" IOW, how does it work, OR how is it
>> expected to work in case it doesn't?
>>
>> Also, once we are so empowered, we would be able to expand DG for our own
>> special needs, freeing Trevor from the need to "mother-hen" his creation,
>> something I'm assuming we have the power to do.
>>
>> Perhaps I'm asking too much.
>>
>> Incidentally, now that I think about it, I did not watch the Webinar mostly
>> because I've found them to be a bit too fast paced, lacking the provision
>> for adequate reflection, in most instances. (referring to OTHER Webinars I
>> have watched. Is it, BTW, still "around" for viewing and is/are there an
>> additional Webinar(s) on DG? Unlike the majority of those who follow this
>> list, Revolution is NOT a source of income that sustains my existence.
>>
>> Thanks to all who participate on this list.
>>
>> Joe Wilkins
>>
>> On Jun 23, 2009, at 1:41 AM, Bernard Devlin wrote:
>>
>>> Hi Joe,
>>>
>>> Did you watch the first webinar on the DataGrid?  I think that is by
>>> far the easiest way to grasp why the DataGrid is useful.  Basically,
>>> the DataGrid serves to style the presentation of rows of complex data.
>>> One's options for doing this in Rev go (in increasing power and
>>> complexity) field, table field, ListMagic, DataGrid.
>>>
>>> The great thing about all these questions on the DG is that a) they
>>> have given Trevor ideas how to expand it further, b) they've found a
>>> few bugs, c) they will provide lots of additional information for you
>>> if/when you ever decide you too need to use a DG in your code.
>>>
>>> Bernard
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jun 23, 2009 at 4:41 AM, Joe Lewis Wilkins<pepetoo at cox.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I've not even considered using the datagrid control, but I've noticed an
>>>> awful lot of traffic regarding it on this list.
>>>>
>>>> Since, once I understand how something really works, I've wondered if a
>>>> description of the concept behind datagrid has been provided. Probably a
>>>> real stupid question, but we have some pretty bright people on this list.
>>>> It
>>>> seems to me that most of these threads would most likely be unnecessary
>>>> if
>>>> there is one; or like many other things with revolution, this description
>>>> is
>>>> too well hidden, not readily obvious to the first time user of the
>>>> datagrid
>>>> control. Please forgive me if I'm waaaay off base with this.
>>>>
>>>> Joe Wilkins
>>
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