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mpedrummer2 · 03-05-2004, 12:00 AM

What's the correct term for the input boxes you get in programs that have buttons beside them that allow you to re-order the contents of the box?

I'm trying to google for it to learn how to do it, but I'm having no luck since I don't know what the hell it's called.

MPEDrummer

mgcloud · 03-05-2004, 12:07 AM

Are you referring to a ListBox?

Not quite sure I understand what you mean (image comes from google img search on listbox)

mpedrummer2 · 03-05-2004, 12:42 AM

Kinda. Imagine that, with buttons on the side to let you move individual items in the list up and down.

mpedrummer2 · 03-05-2004, 01:19 AM

Maybe explaining what I'm trying to do would help...

I'm making a "rules" system, that will be applied to results from a database as it's displayed, color coding them, etc.

The rules themselves are stored in a database. The only issue I'm having now is an easy-to-use interface for reordering the rules. I was thinking of having a listbox that could rearrange them, then an UPDATE command to...update...the order.

Beh...anyway, I'm tired, and it's late.

MPEDrummer

Silvy · 03-05-2004, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mpedrummer2
I'm making a "rules" system, that will be applied to results from a database as it's displayed, color coding them, etc.

The rules themselves are stored in a database. The only issue I'm having now is an easy-to-use interface for reordering the rules. I was thinking of having a listbox that could rearrange them, then an UPDATE command to...update...the order.

The Filter systems in some mail clients come to mind. Is that the kind of functionality that you want?
I'm thinking of the Thunderbird Mail client, but I believe Eudora and Netscape have similar boxes.
I don't know a specific term for that "box" though. I think you'll need to use a listbox with seperate buttons and then program the actions behind the buttons to adjust the ordering. I don't think any programming environment has such a "rules-box" as a standard component.

zaiaz · 03-05-2004, 05:08 AM

Is it maybe a drop down box that will sort and update your data?

hrdwareguy · 03-05-2004, 06:49 AM

Like Silvy said, you will want a list box and a couple of buttons the conde in the buttons will look something like this:

Code:

    if listbox.item > -1 then
    {
        i=listbox1.itemindex;
        listbox1.insert(i-1,listbox.strings[i];
        listbox1.delete(i);
    }

That would move it up, simular code for moving it down.

mpedrummer2 · 03-05-2004, 11:21 AM

Yeah, Silvy's on the right track, that's pretty much the functionality I'm trying to offer.

I wish this wasn't an intranet site, then I could show you guys...

n0nsensical · 03-05-2004, 05:08 PM

I think what you're looking for is a spin control.

Edit--Nevermind, it's not a spin control. I do know what you're really talking about, but I don't know of any specific name for it, just a specialized listbox.

mpedrummer2 · 03-06-2004, 01:38 AM

Actually, I did manage to come up with a solution...Googling for 'listbox reorder javascript' eventually led me to a freeware script that I'm working on modifying now...just gotta learn a bit of Javascript to do so...I'm mainly a PHP/MySQL guy, but I'm getting there, and really beginning to see the usefulness of client-side scripting.

MPEDrummer

Quadraton · 03-09-2004, 01:53 PM

All I can think of from your description is the Header Control, which is often used as part of the Listbox Control.

Header Control : Code Project

If that isn't it, could you provide a common example of another application that uses the control your describing?

mpedrummer2 · 03-09-2004, 05:58 PM

That looks like complete overkill

Think Outlook's "Rules Wizard"...you gotta apply the rules in the right order, or it doesn't work out the way you want. The thing I'm creating/borrowing is a GUI to easily reorder things.

MPEDrummer

Quadraton · 03-09-2004, 08:30 PM

Okay, for a moment there, I thought from your original description you were looking for a specific Windows control, of which one doesn't exist as you describe.

Rather, I think what you're describing is what the 'Move Up' and 'Move Down' buttons in the "Rules Wizard" do. In which case, I don't think there is a specific term for that. They just happen to be simple push buttons that grab a handle to the listbox, and change the order of the contents of the listbox through simple listbox function calls.

Other than that, it's obvious I probably won't be very much help in this thread

03-05-2004, 12:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	What do you call...(not a joke) What's the correct term for the input boxes you get in programs that have buttons beside them that allow you to re-order the contents of the box? I'm trying to google for it to learn how to do it, but I'm having no luck since I don't know what the hell it's called. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-05-2004, 12:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Kinda. Imagine that, with buttons on the side to let you move individual items in the list up and down. __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-05-2004, 01:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Maybe explaining what I'm trying to do would help... I'm making a "rules" system, that will be applied to results from a database as it's displayed, color coding them, etc. The rules themselves are stored in a database. The only issue I'm having now is an easy-to-use interface for reordering the rules. I was thinking of having a listbox that could rearrange them, then an UPDATE command to...update...the order. Beh...anyway, I'm tired, and it's late. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-05-2004, 05:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
zaiaz Psycho Location: State of confusion...wait that's medication.	Is it maybe a drop down box that will sort and update your data? __________________ Self destruction - "Its my Nature", said the Scorpion...

03-05-2004, 06:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	Like Silvy said, you will want a list box and a couple of buttons the conde in the buttons will look something like this: Code: if listbox.item > -1 then { i=listbox1.itemindex; listbox1.insert(i-1,listbox.strings[i]; listbox1.delete(i); } That would move it up, simular code for moving it down. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today

03-05-2004, 12:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
mgcloud Upright	Are you referring to a ListBox? Not quite sure I understand what you mean (image comes from google img search on listbox)

03-05-2004, 11:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Yeah, Silvy's on the right track, that's pretty much the functionality I'm trying to offer. I wish this wasn't an intranet site, then I could show you guys... __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-05-2004, 05:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
n0nsensical Junkie Location: San Francisco	I think what you're looking for is a spin control. Edit--Nevermind, it's not a spin control. I do know what you're really talking about, but I don't know of any specific name for it, just a specialized listbox. Last edited by n0nsensical; 03-05-2004 at 11:16 PM..

03-06-2004, 01:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	Actually, I did manage to come up with a solution...Googling for 'listbox reorder javascript' eventually led me to a freeware script that I'm working on modifying now...just gotta learn a bit of Javascript to do so...I'm mainly a PHP/MySQL guy, but I'm getting there, and really beginning to see the usefulness of client-side scripting. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-09-2004, 01:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
Quadraton Addict Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada	All I can think of from your description is the Header Control, which is often used as part of the Listbox Control. Header Control : Code Project If that isn't it, could you provide a common example of another application that uses the control your describing? __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing" - Voltaire

03-09-2004, 05:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
mpedrummer2 Insane	That looks like complete overkill Think Outlook's "Rules Wizard"...you gotta apply the rules in the right order, or it doesn't work out the way you want. The thing I'm creating/borrowing is a GUI to easily reorder things. MPEDrummer __________________ My sig can beat up your honor student.

03-09-2004, 08:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Quadraton Addict Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada	Okay, for a moment there, I thought from your original description you were looking for a specific Windows control, of which one doesn't exist as you describe. Rather, I think what you're describing is what the 'Move Up' and 'Move Down' buttons in the "Rules Wizard" do. In which case, I don't think there is a specific term for that. They just happen to be simple push buttons that grab a handle to the listbox, and change the order of the contents of the listbox through simple listbox function calls. Other than that, it's obvious I probably won't be very much help in this thread __________________ "A witty saying proves nothing" - Voltaire