PEM Editor 4 - Video Series

A complete replacement for the Properties Window, Edit Property/Method, New Property, and New Method, and Document View (for SCX and VCX) in Visual FoxPro. Includes new _MemberData management tools and many other enhancements and features.

38363 Visit the VFPX site on CodePlex for complete details and download

Note: The current version of PEM Editor is 5.x available from the CodePlex link above. Although these videos were made for version 4, they are still verry helpful for learing the basic usage of PEM Editor.


Video 1: PEM Editor 4 - Intro and Overview
(3 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
Watch this brief overview of using PEM Editor in Visual Foxpro and learn how it can be used as a replacement for:

Properties Window
Edit Property/Method
New Property
New Method
Document View (for SCX and VCX)

Video 2: Download and Installation
(8 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
Contains download instructions for PEM Editor from the VFPX site on CodePlex.com, a review what's included in the download .zip file, and a walk-through of the installation process in the VFP IDE.
Video 3: Introduction to "Normal View"
(14 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
The default "Normal View" provides new functionality for sorting, filtering, and editing properties, events, and methods. It provides a CRUD-like tool for creating, modifying, renaming, and deleting PEM's in forms and classes.
Video 4: Introduction to "Method View"
(5 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
"Method View" provides a custom view specifically designed for Methods and Events to increase productivity while creating, editing, and maintaining custom methods on your forms and classes. It includes unique filtering options specific to methods and events, as well as the ability to view the complete parent code hierarchy of a method or event, and much more...
Video 5: Using the Find Filter
(3 min)Posted: 2009-07-05

Learn how to use the Find Filter to filter the display grid based on Name, Value, and even your Description text.

Video 6:  Miscellaneous:
(5 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
  1. Learn how PEM synchronizes with multiple forms and classes as you work in the Visual Foxpro IDE.
  2. PEM Editor can focus on the "Current Control" in the form and class designer
  3. Learn about all the Context Menus that are available in various areas of PEM Editor.
Video 7: Walk through Preferences
(18 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
Learn about all the custom settings and configuration options available in Preferences:
Form Layout
Grid Layout and Highlighting
Default Settings for Filters
Default values for new properties
Various notification options
and more...
Video 8: PEM Editor is safe! Learn how it works on your forms and classes
(3 min)Posted: 2009-07-05
PEM Editor only uses native VFP methods to modify your SCX and VCX files, so there's no danger of corrupting your files by directly touching the source files. This video will show the VFP methods used by PEM Editor and explains the safety measures employed with their use, and covers how to handle any PEM Editor bugs you may encounter.