New version of MSC FileMan

[George Timson]

I recently posted my most recent FileMan version to
http://www.hardhats.org/fileman/MSC.html

The "read.me" link on that page takes you to an explanation of the differences between MSC FileMan and VA FileMan 22.2.  As always, if you load the new version, be sure to run ^DINIT.

--George Timson

[Kevin Toppenberg]

George (and all)

This readme was an interesting read.

I specifically have questions about this:

10. Sorting FileMan entries "backwards" (using a minus sign after the "SORT BY:" prompt) has been improved.   Sorting by reverse internal 'NUMBER' (highest number first) will be much more efficient.  And sorting by alphabetically-valued fields will finally work, showing entries from Z to A.

For some time, I have wished for backwards sorting, specifically when interacting with a user via ^DIC with DIC(0)["A".  For example, if we are searching for a patient's document in file 8925 (TIU DOCUMENT), and the user enters "??", it starts with the oldest document-- often 10 yrs old. And then they have to go forward page after page to get to modern documents.

Is there a way for using this backwards display/sorting when selecting records?  It seems that what you have initially posted has more to do with the PRINTING functionality. 

Thanks in advance.

Kevin

[Sam Habiel]

George,

The release notes contain too much editorializing--which hide some of the major advances that have been made.

I want to point out to readers here that this is the first MSC Fileman version which can really run independently of the Kernel. This is a big deal!

Here's how to install Fileman standalone: http://flap.vistaexpertise.net/installation_guide/standalone.html

--Sam

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