Hi, I've had a request to retrieve some data from a v15.4 database that was last used in early 2019. The customer still has the server with DB installed and a compatible client machine, but the machines are in storage and off-network. Given the current situation getting them online and remotely accessible isn't possible. I am working remotely. I have a copy of the DB on an older Macbook Pro, but it had been upgraded to Catalina and 15.4 will no longer open. I get a '4D.app' needs to be updated dialog when attempting to launch. I expect that is likely due to drop of 32-bit support in Catalina. My installed licenses on the MPB were also those granted annually through the partner program and have expired.
If I could copy the 4D.app and the structure and data files back to an earlier MacOS Yosemite machine will I be able to temporarily run 4D v15.4 in demo mode, or will 4D immediately request activation? I need less than 15 minutes to retrieve the requested data. Beyond that I may need to travel to their site and hook the client and server together with a crossover cable or maybe run a client from the server if one is installed. Their institutional IT policies would not allow them to place the machines on the network now (running very outdated OS versions, plus these were in a DMZ that they no longer have access to). I'd prefer to try off-site. My last 4D experience was with v15 and I understand that things have changed a lot. Could newer versions open the v15.4 DB in demo mode with minimal effort? Thanks, Brad Perkins ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) New Forum: https://discuss.4D.com Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************
