Generic window...

[patch]

Is there, or will there be, a way to create a window within PL/SQL Developer, which is not a SQL, command, program etc. window. Just a generic canvas on which we can build our own window contents. This way you don't have to make it a MODAL window (preventing access to the app) or worry about the window being hidden by the app.
Is there anybody who has done such a thing and cares to share?

 

[Marco Kalter]

What would the interface be to build your own window contents?

 

[Theod]

Hi,

I'm using projects in PLD. There is it able to add any file-type. So I add there word or exel or... and have my content nearby.

 

[jlcox]

I often keep a text editor window open as a scratchpad, a place to copy and paste parameters, snippets, etc.

Here's an example: A user sends me an e-mail with a list of purchase order numbers he wants information on. I fire up TextPad and use the regular expression find and replace function to add a single quote at the beginning of each line, and a single quote and comma to the end. I then copy that list into a query's IN clause. A generic non-executable window with string manipulation functions for this kind of thing might be handy.

 

[patch]

The window should be in the opened window list, just like any command window or sql window or anything. I would essentially be a canvas on which I can build my own child window. For instance a multitab sql window (like Golden Retriever by Benthic, I know, I'm getting old) or something like that. Or any special type of window. I don't think I want to explain publicly what my idea is at this moment. If you want to know, Marco, please email me.

 

[Sailora]

Yes, It is a blank form even

 

[Sailora]

'patch' said that I had found a way to create my FusionChart child window in my sailor plugin. Indeed, it is a SQLWindow and I host my window in it.