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Modules seperated over different files in Intellipad.

Hi,

I'm working on a project that needs to be structured. For this project i need to declare lots and lots of types, therefore it would be easy to use a number of modules. Refering to different modules, that are stored in different files, results in red squigglies in iPad.

Whenever i use the import or export directive in different files, iPad only looksin one file. (ex: mainmodel.m and not the imported submodel.m)

How do i tell iPad that some files work together?

My idea was that whenever i mention submodel.m, the submodel.m file from the same dir is also used; this is not the case.
Another idea was to use mproj files; these are xml files and do not bind files together. (only for compilation?)

Is the solution to using different files already in intellipad? How do i use this?

Performing my Final Project, looking into codename "Oslo".

Edited byElger [Centric] Thursday, July 23, 2009 7:57 AM

Elger [Centric]

Hi Elger,

You can open existing M project through Intellipad: File-> Open Project. Unfortunately, there isn't a wizard similar to VS for creating new mproj. That said, you can always use Visual Studio to create new mproj files: File -> New -> Project and then choose the Oslo project type and the M project template. For similar examples, you can look at the shipping samples (http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/oslo/cc748654.aspx) in particular the Sample models (MQueries).

Also, in Intellipad there is Project Mode from where you can build an existing M project and get an *.mx file.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Thanks,

Stéphane

Marked As Answer byKraig BrockschmidtMSFT, ModeratorFriday, July 24, 2009 8:28 PM

snyomba

Hi Elger,

Also, in Intellipad there is Project Mode from where you can build an existing M project and get an *.mx file.

Let me know if you need further assistance.

Thanks,

Stéphane

Marked As Answer byKraig BrockschmidtMSFT, ModeratorFriday, July 24, 2009 8:28 PM

snyomba

I see.

It works. Even with t-sql output and compilemessages.

Thanks!

Now there is a new problem: multiple modulesto one schema.

My guess is that all extents need to be defined in one module for this to happen.
Since types refer to extents, i expect this to get fuzzy. Is there a best practice for this?

Edit:
i have found this: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd861703(VS.85).aspx(Designing Domains and Models Using "M" )
Meaning there are no guidelines published yet. I'll experiment with what M gives me now.

If anyone has suggestions though, they are welcomed.

Performing my Final Project, looking into codename "Oslo".

Edited byElger [Centric] Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:38 AMfound there is no official release on M design patterns yet

Elger [Centric]

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