Re: RO vs kbmMW

> > The main reasons are that I like
> > the service builder and schema modeller

> I tried the trial and service builder and may be somewhat stumped on
> whether I understand something or not. Maybe you can help.
>
> The service builder is indeed nice in building the services. But what if I
> later, after putting all my code within all the various functions and
> procedures, decide to add a new function or procedure. I can't see where I
> can use the service builder to generate the required code without wiping
> out what was done before.
>
> What have users been doing to get around this problem or after the initial
> generation do you have to add new functions and procedures without the use
> of the service builder?

Hi John,

once you have generated the stubs etc the service builder does not regnerate
the .impl files for you. This is to avoid wiping out your code as it
regenerates the files from the service definitions.

What you do is add new functions and procedures in the sevice builder, and
then the regeneration regernerates the .inf file but not the .impl file
(IIRC). So you need to update the .impl file manually so its procedures and
methods match the .intf file. There is a neat trick for this which I don't
recall exactly as I don't have Delphi open right now and haven't for a while
(I am currently taking time off programming to write up my Ph.D), but
involves using ctrl-space. I believe there might be a FAQ article on the
website about this topic.

Best place to ask for more details if you need them is on the RO ng's. If I
get the chance to open Delphi today I'll have a look for you . If you sort
it out before then, please post to let me know, as I am rather pressed for
time!

HTH

Lauchlan M


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