In addition to the Built-in Function Button, there are two ways to automate changes or to create specific operations in QDV7: the requests and the macros.
The main differences between requests and macros are as follows:
|
Requests |
QDV Macros |
Excel Macros |
Authors |
Bidders |
Programmers |
|
Language |
QDV-specific |
Standard: C# or Visual Basic .NET |
VBA |
Extensions when external |
qdvmini |
qdvmacro |
qdvxlmacro |
Statements |
Localized |
Fixed |
|
License |
No |
Recommended for QDV macros |
No |
Handled objects |
Requests can read QDV databases, can read and write minutes |
Macros can read any source of data and write everywhere to estimate. This includes the Converter and Management modules. Applicable to Set databases |
Macros can read any source of data and write to exported Excel files |
Control on processing |
No other way than scanning the Minutes |
Full control |
Both can be invoked on an event. Refer to Events Management.
Principle: