Custom code to reduce data entry

I wasn't sure to post this in the code section as I don't have code to share.

I'm absolutely NOT a coder nor do I want to learn anything but the basics, it just isn't my thing. However, I did learn enough python to cut data entry in half with our GOM software. I'm looking to get a few data entry fields removed in pcdmis now. Not critical, just one of those small improvements to make operator life better.

I've read that pcdmis code is 'BASIC' language based, and you can export this language somewhow. Then I've read it is written in C++ by a post by Neil and my head starts spinning. Can someone share how I export pcdmis command mode stuff into BASIC language export?

I see ASSIGN in pcdmis when I do a variable yet, in BASIC a variable is defined like so:

Dim item_number as String
item_number = "S-12345"

If I drop stuff like the above into pcdmis command mode is it going to understand it? Did I read correctly that is understands BASIC language. I don't feel like dealing with pulling Python programs into the dmis.

Thanks.

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lovethepirk over 1 year ago

Henniger123

So, after months of python programming and becoming more comfortable scripting, myself and a co-worker knocked this out. My vb program above worked like a charm. The key was in your last post explaining that you must pass the arguments/variables to and from the script. This wasn't straightforward, but we found this link explaining two methods and we choose the 2nd method:

https://docs.hexagonmi.com/pcdmis/2020.1/en/helpcenter/mergedProjects/core/27_external_topics/Passing_Variables_To_and_From_BASIC_Scripts.htm

I did not know that you couldn't program VB inside of pcdmis. Basically, you are forced to run a script resting somewhere on your computer. This script should put an end to complaints about operator incorrect data entry. It will also speed us up a little bit. Scripting is fun when it works out well.

PS...this F3 deal to get the /endscript in the program was a low-blow by the pcdmis programming team. It shouldn't be that hard.
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lovethepirk over 1 year ago

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So, after months of python programming and becoming more comfortable scripting, myself and a co-worker knocked this out. My vb program above worked like a charm. The key was in your last post explaining that you must pass the arguments/variables to and from the script. This wasn't straightforward, but we found this link explaining two methods and we choose the 2nd method:

https://docs.hexagonmi.com/pcdmis/2020.1/en/helpcenter/mergedProjects/core/27_external_topics/Passing_Variables_To_and_From_BASIC_Scripts.htm

I did not know that you couldn't program VB inside of pcdmis. Basically, you are forced to run a script resting somewhere on your computer. This script should put an end to complaints about operator incorrect data entry. It will also speed us up a little bit. Scripting is fun when it works out well.

PS...this F3 deal to get the /endscript in the program was a low-blow by the pcdmis programming team. It shouldn't be that hard.
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