Multiple text boxes

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I'm writing a field data program for my boat surveying business. I need
about 50 single line text boxes and about 200 multible line text boxes. I
then want to print out the info via the USB and cradle on my printer.
Any help would be appreciated.

Steve
 
Odd - that sounds like a need for a redesign, as there's no way you could be
showing those all at once, and if a user has to scroll through 250
textboxes, adding data to each one, I sense an unhappy user. Maybe a grid
or something - without knowing more it's hard to say.


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Chris Tacke, Embedded MVP
OpenNETCF Consulting
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I agree with Chris. You should consider breaking your data up into smaller
chunks, say 5 - 10 inputs per form and then provide the user with a smooth
flow. This would be in keeping with the Wizard mode. I'd suggest a
Model-View-Controller model to ensure data validation before moving on to the
next form.

Rick D.
Contractor
 
I plan to use 10 to 12 tabs at the bottom of the form (forms will be longer
than the screen) with a scroll bar on the left side for navigation. If there
is a better way I'm all ears. One thing I'm worried about is how much memory
I'll take up using my method. Some of the text boxes won't be used (sail and
power boats don't have the same items) so I have to figure that out. I'm
using a HP iPAQ hx 2790 hand held and a HP 5610 Officejet printer for the
reports. If I can get this to work smoothly I'll get a more rugged unit for
the actual field work. I also do not have any printer software as yet,
although several of the vendors say they can handle my requirements.
 
To: dbgrick and <ctackel/>

What do you think of my approach of using tabs in my last post.
 
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