The goal is simple: Rather than giving the Input Data SpreadSheet only the basic functionalities to get it working, I will concentrate on making it into a true spreadsheet, with all the functionalites users expects from a spreadsheet. These include:
- Cut-and-Paste
- Inserting a row at any locations
- Changing the default values of the rows.
- Rows import/export
- Undo/Redo
In addition, some functions specific to batch processing will be introduce as well. This include:
- Allowing users to select which rows to process.
- Allowing data on the spreadsheet to be transformed by programs. This includes:
- Validating the data
- Transforming the data
- Highlighting rows where processing failed.
- Preparing reports about each batch runs.
We felt that the strength in GenericFX/BrainFX/CamBAfx is the Input Data Spreadsheet and would like to develop it to its full potential. Moreover, the use of a Spreadsheet to solicite batch input data is relatively underexplored.
This option was not listed as part of the possible plans in
Work Plans for 2006. I cannot say that I was surprised, as I am not a good planner by default.
