James: No problem, Forms and reports for 7.0 are stored on SYS_FORMS3 and SYS_REPORTS3, Forms and reports for 6.5++ are stored on SYS_FORMS2 and SYS_REPORTS2, Forms and reports for DOS are stored on SYS_FORMS and SYS_REPORTS So you can use the forms and reports for both 7.0 and 6.5++ (and DOS) at the same time. Reports convert fairly easily from 6.5++ to 7.0; however, because of the numerous new features and to take advantage of said features, I have found easier to develop the forms in 7.0 from scratch. The ability to run all 3 version simultaneously is one of the best features of R:Base and God sent when gradually converting applications. Javier,
Javier Valencia, PE President Valencia Technology Group, L.L.C. 14315 S. Twilight Ln, Suite #14 Olathe, Kansas 66962-4578 Office (913)829-0888 Fax (913)649-2904 Cell (913)915-3137 -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of jwk at Zone Alpha Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2003 11:01 PM To: RBASE-L Mailing List Subject: [RBASE-L] - Can 7.0 co-exist with 6.5++? Hi Everyone, I received my copy of 7.0 and am amxious to let it run the production database. What is holding me back is the question of whether I can slowly convert the forms, reports, etc. to 7.0 while allowing older 6.5++ workstations to continue accessing the same database. I have so many reports and forms that need to be converted that if I have to convert everyone onto 7.0 at the same time, I will have to take the production database down during the conversion process for extended time. So, what I am thinking was that if the converted forms can co-exist with older 6.5++ forms, then, I would convert the database slowly while continuing to use it with 6.5++ program. Is this a feasible plan? TIA James W Kim
