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

[Javier Valencia]

Karen: When I upgraded the application from DOS 4.5++ to Windows 6.5++ I had users running both applications at the same time, they simply opened one window with the DOS application and one window with the 6.5++ Windows application, as more modules were converted the windows application grew and eventually they both had the exact same functionality and then we took out the old DOS application out. I am now going through the same process upgrading from 6.5++ Windows to 7.1; users have both applications running simultaneously and eventually we will phase out the 6.5++ all together. I no longer do any new development work on 6.5, if a new feature is needed, I implement it in 7.1 and since the user has access to both versions, it has not been a problem. Once users start working on 7.1 it is hard to get them to go back to 6.5++. 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: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 4:35 PM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: RBase 7.5 & 8   Javier: I know that you're right, but the problem is that this client is going to pay me to convert a huge 6.5++ DOS app to 7.1.  They're choking on the cost of that, so I'm hoping that the 6.5++ Windows app can stay as it is with as little modification as possible, just run from 7.1 so that we can get rid of a different icon to bring up that app.  I'm sure as soon as they see 7.1 in action they will want the Windows app converted also. 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;