Peter,
My answer, in part, is that I've rebuilt nearly all my client's previous
version 6 solutions into version 8.5. I don't think, from a visual point
of view they have even noticed the difference apart from the obvious use
of 'tool tips' and other minor user issues. I don't really understand
your comment on keeping the 'old' type of files separate from a 'use'
point of view. It's much more efficient to have it in a one container
case than many on almost all matters, however, I have found one minor
annoying problem with the move to the one file for all. In that if I
wanted to change a 'file' , like in 6, I could just modify that file in
the office then drop it back into the client's solution when done.
Obviously, having to import any additions in that time. That sort of
thing cannot be done now. In all other respects 8.5 is much better.
Regarding the script matter, I move the scripts up and down the script
file under the associated layout ('file') heading. In that way you know
where to look for particular scripts when referring. Its a big help as
your script file will now be enormous.
Hope this helps. I have had to go back to modify a couple of old version
5/6 solutions where the client doesn't want to change and its a
complicated shift to put the brain back into gear for those occasions.
Lee
Peter Payne wrote:
I am not toally against recreating my database setup in 8.5, but I
have a few questions. First of all, I think my employees would revolt
if I changed
Things too much, so I want to keep my invoices, products, contacts etc
databases separate from a "use" point of view. Another part of this
is, the command + number macros are important, and making all these
databases into one file would make me use one set of scripts, right?
Is there a way to keep the separate window look even if everything
were in one file?
Also, if I do try to rebuild the file, is there an automated way to
import fields and scripts from the converted old databases? I am using
8.5 Advanced.
Echo that! If you are moving to 8, 8.5, 9, you'll be light years
ahead with
a ground up rebuilt in 8+
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Michele Olson
AppleSauce Productions, Inc.
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