resizing datagrids on mobile

[Richard Gaskin]

Andre Garzia wrote:

> I think we need real tables, not the datagrid. Even though the datagrid is
> a really impressive proof of what can be done with LiveCode alone, it is
> really hard to use some times.

When you need a form layout for displays which may exceed 32k pixels, 
the DataGrid is a great solution.

But for simple lists, unless you're displaying financial data the native 
field object works great, better now in v5.5 than ever before since we 
now have zero-width columns so we can include things like record IDs 
without having to show those to the user.  Up to 4GB of data can be 
displayed easily in a single object that buffers and scolls more 
smoothly than Excel.

The only drawback to fields is with financial data, since you'll need 
independent column alignment to right-align numbers while left-aligning 
text.

With all the new stuff they added to fields for v5.5 I can't imagine how 
they overlooked the proposed tabAlign property:
<http://quality.runrev.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2282>

Being able to specify distinct alignments for each column is essential 
for any app that displays numeric data.

With so many other long-awaited list essentials already implemented in 
v5.5, I'm hoping we'll see tabAlign in v5.5.3.

--
  Richard Gaskin
  Fourth World
  LiveCode training and consulting: http://www.fourthworld.com
  Webzine for LiveCode developers: http://www.LiveCodeJournal.com
  Follow me on Twitter:  http://twitter.com/FourthWorldSys