[RBG7-L] - Re: RBase 7.5 & 8

[Javier Valencia]

Karen: After doing an extensive conversion of a 6.5++ Windows application to 7.1, I would recommend that you create the forms from scratch as there are so many new features that trying to adapt a converted form is IMHO a waste of time; of course you can always save your EEP and store them as custom EEPs with the new form (great feature). Just as in previous versions, you can always create a generic form with the look and feel of your application and then copy it with a new file and form name and it will simplify your design quite a bit. As far as reports, they convert by and large OK except that all the fields seem to convert left justified; again, IMHO, the default justification for text/note fields should be left justified and the default justification for numeric field should be right justified, I probably should send this in as a requested feature. You can do away with most of the printer codes used in prior versions. As far as programs, all the code that does data access and calculation can be re-used, all the code that does user interface will have to change, no more WRITE to screen, use forms instead; once you do a couple it becomes second nature and a lot simpler than before. Javier,   Javier Valencia, PE President Valencia Technology Group, L.L.C. 14315 S. Twilight Ln, Suite #14 Olathe, Kansas 66062-4578 Office (913)829-0888 Fax (913)649-2904 Cell (913)915-3137 ================================================ Attention: The information contained in this message and or attachments is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material.  Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from all system and destroy all copies. ======================================================   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 21, 2004 7:13 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: RBase 7.5 & 8   Buddy: Now that I think of it, I do have some Writes to the screen in my Windows app, even though it looks ugly.  Alot of times it was just the easiest way to do things!   So I'll bet you're right -- I assume 7.1 would just ignore them.    Would I have to bring up each form and report and "convert" them to 7.1 even though I don't really want to do anything else with them other than have them just run as they are? So that's tip #1:  replace all writes before you run a 6.5++ app in 7.1.   Any other tips? Karen Karen   I believe you can run 6.5 apps provided they are not using any command specific to R:Base DOS. One example I can think of is using the Write to screen. This won't stop the program, but it prints char down the left side of the screen. I'm sure there are others. Unless you plan on redoing all of your forms and reports you must convert them to 6.5++ first. Depending on the form and report you may be better off re-doing them. Buddy