Submitted by jan_rifkinson on 2009/01/17 19:48
Aha..... I just figured out my mysterious strike through problem wherein suddenly, after some keystroke or other an item would appear struck through.
 
Well, it goes like this.
 
When working in other db programs that have automated saves after each entry (usually when user changes focus or on exiting the program), I've always suggested to the developer of now 3-4 different programs, that they add a forced save function. They have usually complied with this request & have most have assigned <ctrl>S to the task.
 
So guess what?  In the course of adding data,  my fingers have become accustomed to <ctrl>S after data entry to force a save.  As all of you (except me) probably know <ctrl>S in IQ forces, not a save, but a strike through.
 
So.... I still suggest a forced save be an added but now I what's been happening here.
 
Now I can sleep soundly.
 
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Jan Rifkinson
Ridgefield CT USA
 
 

Comments

Not positive Jan but I *think* that due to the underlying database technology used the database is updated on the fly. A tough concept for old farts like me to wrap my mind around. I'd somewhat tongue-in-cheek suggest that Ctrl+S be reserved for a no-op in any program for which a "Save" in meaningless.

jan_rifkinson

2009/01/19 07:57

In reply to by Anonymous

As another old fart, I commiserate.
 
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Jan Rifkinson
Ridgefield CT USA
HP Blackbird Vista Ultimate SP-1

Tom

2009/01/19 09:51

In reply to by Anonymous

I actually use Crtl+S for "select item" but still find it strange to use it for something other than save ...
I changed Strikethrough to Ctrl+Shit+S

jan_rifkinson

2009/01/19 10:39

In reply to by Tom

[quote=Tom] [snip]

I actually use Crtl+S for "select item" but still find it strange to use it for something other than save ...
I changed Strikethrough to Ctrl+Shit+S
[/quote]
 
Ctrl+Shit+S makes much more sense to me (I'll make that change too). After all how many times do we do strikethrough vs 'save' . I'm still of the opinion there should be a 'forced save' command if at all possible.
 
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Jan Rifkinson
Ridgefield CT USA
HP Blackbird Vista Ultimate SP-1