It may be complex now but you'll have to change eventually and it'll
probably be even bigger then
Lee
Peter Payne wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Basically, we currently have a complex database
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On Jul 23, 2007, at 4:23 PM, Lee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
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