I guess I would add that before I make changes to any form or report, a copy of it is made named xxxx-bu so if I really screw up I can retrieve the old one.
Better yet, I make a 3rd copy called xxxx-working and test extensively. When ready for prime time I rename the existing form to xxxx-old, rename xxxx-working to the xxxxx and I still have xxxx-bu just in case. -----Original Message----- From: Albert Berry <[email protected]> To: [email protected] (RBASE-L Mailing List) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:10:23 -0600 Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: Compiler question Take my yes vote for changing forms and/or reports in a live database as well. R:Base will simply use the older form as long as it is in use, but the next time it is called, it will use the new one. The entire form is loaded when called, so there is no confusion. It an additional button is added, it won't magically appear on an open form, but will be there the next time the user calls the form. Albert On 3/18/2015 8:49 AM, jan johansen wrote: I'm with Karen. Since 7.6 I have not any issues changing reports and forms while people are in the database. -----Original Message----- From: Karen Tellef <[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] To: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] (RBASE-L Mailing List) Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2015 10:29:45 -0400 Subject: [RBASE-L] - Re: Compiler question I wouldn't agree with that. I've never experienced a problem changing a form or report while someone might have had it open Karen -----Original Message----- From: Tony IJntema <[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] To: RBASE-L Mailing List <[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wed, Mar 18, 2015 8:58 am Subject: [RBASE-L] - RE: Compiler question #AOLMsgPart_2_72494d3b-48de-4bdd-a0f6-2a1f6685e6f8 td{color: black;} @font-face {font-family:Helvetica; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:"Cambria Math"; panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Calibri; panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Tahoma; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} @font-face {font-family:Verdana; panose-1:2 11 6 4 3 5 4 4 2 4;} .aolReplacedBody p.MsoNormal,.aolReplacedBody li.MsoNormal,.aolReplacedBody div.MsoNormal {margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";} .aolReplacedBody a:link,.aolReplacedBody span.MsoHyperlink {mso-style-priority:99; 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Tony From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] [mailto:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]?]] On Behalf OfDan Goldberg Sent: woensdag 18 maart 2015 14:20 To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - RE: Compiler question I am sure you know the pros like securing your forms,reports,etc inside the exe. A con for me is if there is an urgent fix on an embedded report or form I cannot apply it until everybody is out of the compiled app. Which is not possible during work hours. If the report or form is with the database I can make the change and tell the user to run it again. I guess I can create a login script to copy the compiled app to the users desktop and go that route. Dan Goldberg From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] [mailto:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]] On Behalf OfTOM HART Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 7:53 PM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - RE: Compiler question Can you elaborate on the pros and cons? Tom Hart On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:05 PM, Dan Goldberg <[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > wrote: There is pros and cons to including them in the compiled app. Dan Goldberg From:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] [mailto:[email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]] On Behalf OfTOM HART Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 4:02 PM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - RE: Compiler question I do include them in all my compiled apps and would recommend others to do the same, makes updating much simpler Tom Hart On Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5:33 PM, Dan Goldberg <[email protected] [about:blank]> wrote: I would think they would not because they are separate applications. You would need to include them in both or just have them in the database. Dan Goldberg From:[email protected] [about:blank] [mailto:[email protected] [about:blank]] On Behalf OfTOM HART Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2015 3:14 PM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Compiler question If I have a compiled app that runs from a button on my main menu(which is also compiled), will forms, reports, etc carry to the app from the button. I know that they all apply to the main compiled app, but do they to others Tom Hart -- A democracy ..." can only exist until the majority discovers it can vote itself largess out of the public treasury." Attributed to Alexander Fraser Tytler 1747-1813
