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 Introducing PTWin32 |
There
are certain names in PTWin32 that are converted to numeric codes in order to
save space and increase the performance of the software. Examples
include Checklist Types, Inspection Types, and Permit Types.
Here is how it works: PTWin32
arrives with a Permit Type called Boundary Line Adjustment as Permit
Type number 1. Now if we were to store the words Boundary Line Adjustment
with every permit of this type we would add at least 24 characters to
the record. On the other hand if we only store the numeral “1” we save all
that space and PTWin32 runs faster. What
this means is when you are writing a report that requires one of these Type
values you will need to link the number stored with the record to the table that
contains the descriptor for the Type. In
other words, the Perminfo.db table contains permit information but the Permit
Type Key will contain the number “1”, not the words, “Boundary Line
Adjustment”. If
your report needs to show the words that describe the Permit Type then
you will need to link the Permtype.db into your report. Linking
the Permit Type Keys between Perminfo.db and Permtype.db
will allow you to place the Permit Type field on your report.
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