Well...

This was not a dumb question, it was only that I could not properly articulate what I meant. I however kept snooping until I found an answer. I post it here for those like me who may be seeking a solution..

I have since found an answer in the form of IBOPipeline found under the "{IBO}\AddOn" folder....

So in other words I can conclude (and correct me if I am wrong) - to use TIB_Datasets in a report either:
a) use TIBODataset instead of TIB_Dataset or
b) use a specifically tailored "bridge" like IBOPipeline (ReportBuilder),
IPIBODataset (InfoPower) or frxIBOSet (FastReport).

I hope this info will help someone else out there.

James N Hitz

----- Original Message -----
From: James N Hitz
To: IBObjects@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [IBO] AssignWithSQLSearch


Hi Dany

I understand what you are saying... Was probably a dumb question anyway

James N Hitz
----- Original Message -----
From: Dany M
To: IBObjects@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 9:02 PM
Subject: Re: [IBO] AssignWithSQLSearch


James N Hitz wrote:
> Hello Folks
>
> To get data say from TIB_Query to the more traditional TIBOQuery requires
> TIBOQuery.AssignSQLWithSearch(TIB_Query). If I understand things right,
> this will only work at design time. Does it therefore mean that if I wanted
> to design, say a report, there is no way to access the TIB_Query at
> design-time? What if any, is the recommended workaround.

First, I think you have a typo. AssignSQLWithSearch can be used in
runtime. OK? And it assigns the SQL, where clause other settings in
stead of you having to set all the stuff in the TIBO. It is simply a
shortcut if you have TIB stuff that might have been setup by a lot of
user-interactive actions. Why would you want an analogy in designtime?
In designtime *you* (the designer) sets everyting up. The method will
not enable you to use the native goodies that comes with TIB with TIBO.

HTH,

/Dany




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