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CakePHP: Submit 0 instead of NULL for a database column that doesn’t allow NULLs
Problem: Error: SQLSTATE[23000]: Integrity constraint violation: 1048 column 'inventory_status_id' cannot be null Cakephp returns the above error when I'm trying to POST a removal of an integer from a field. Cause: The form was sending a blank value back to the...
Using gnubarcode to generate a GS1-128 barcode
Tried using the Code 128 options but couldn't get the right out put The trick I found is to use Code 128 raw mode. The caveat is it won't format a nice human readable text label for the barcode you will have to add that your self later (perhaps hack the postscript)....
What is the FNC1 character used for in a GS1 compliant barcode?
At work we ship pallets to supermarkets. Each pallet needs two bar codes A Serial Shipper Container Code (SSCC) and An item information bar code with GTIN-14 (Trade unit), Best before date, batch and quantity per pallet. On both the SSCC and item information bar code...
Implementing <<first and last>> links in cakephp pagination
I don't know why they don't include them by default but here is an example of how to add first and last links to your view. <?php echo $this->Paginator->first('<< first'); #add this echo $this->Paginator->prev('< ' . __('previous'), array(),...
Understanding the Difference between Windows Server User and Device Clients Access Licenses (CALs)
Every time I ask myself the question which type of CAL do I require? It always seems to take some thought in order to comprehend the difference.... Especially when you only ask the question every couple of years. But I found this picture which helps visualize the...
Don’t Buy USB Keys, SD Cards from Malaysian Street Vendors!
So while in Kuala Lumpur I bought a couple of 512GB USB Keys a 128GB USB/Mini-USB key and a 64GB micro SD card. At 10MR each they were less than a third of what you would pay in Australia for a 8GB USB key from Verbatim or Toshiba. After attempting to use them on both...