XML Editor, New Ground

[nivram]

I'll tell you one thing. After 10 years using Click products I decided to venture into new territory. It is like being a newbie all over again.

A tiny huffy problem:
Why do I have to click twice on the Load Button for a file to load?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Marv

[byo]

When I doubleclick the Load and Save buttons MMF2 crashes and the crash occurs in comdlg.mfx. Maybe I'm using a wrong version of the extension?

[Stephen]

It works fine here, Marv. It didn't actually save an .xml file to my computer, but both the load and save buttons worked with one click. Nice interface, too.

stephen1980

[nivram]

Hi byo. I will check that crash out. The program is set up for a single click. Click on Save, this is ok, and the Save dialog comes up and the file is saved. No problem.

The problem arises when loading. When I run the program and load a previous saved file, I have to open the Load file selector twice, because the first time I use the Open File Selector it will not load the file on the first try. I have to repeat trying to load the file twice from the Open file selector.

Thanks Stephen1980. No, there is not a problem opening File Selectors when clicking on Save and Load. Save a file, then try to Load it. You have to open the Load Selector File two different times to load a file. I don't have a clue why two attempts have to be made to load a file.

Sorry if I confused anyone.

Marv

[Stephen]

Sorry, Marv. I see what you mean. I changed a couple of small things in your file and it seem to work fine for me now. Try it and let me know.

stephen1980

[nivram]

Thanks Stephen1980, but I could not get the Save and Open File Selector to work when clicking on the buttons. A blank editor screen should still be able to open the Open Selector to load a file. The user now has no options when saving, as the Save File Selector should be able to open. In short, the Save and Open Selectors do not open when cliking on the Save and Load Buttons.

Marv

[Stephen]

Thanks Stephen1980, but I could not get the Save and Open File Selector to work when clicking on the buttons. A blank editor screen should still be able to open the Open Selector to load a file. The user now has no options when saving, as the Save File Selector should be able to open. In short, the Save and Open Selectors do not open when cliking on the Save and Load Buttons.

Marv

I re-downloaded the file that I edited and it still works perfectly on my computer. Both the dialogs open and save with one click. What the...???

stephen1980

[Jaffob]

The Common Dialog Object is known to be glitchy. I replaced it entirely with the Powerful Dialogs Object. I also coded the <> and </> buttons to wrap around selected text. Hope this fix helps!

P.S. Nivram: Why were you using a NVO to save and load?

[Stephen]

That's funny. I was just in the process of switching his I/O to your Dialog Object, too. Your file works great on my computer.

stephen1980

[nivram]

Jaffob, that works perfect. Very fast indeed.

I was using the NVO because a friend suggested I use it.

Thank you Jaffob. And thank you Stephen1980. This forum is a wonderful place, and I will give credits to everyone who helped.

Marv