[RBASE-L] - RE: Can 7.0 co-exist with 6.5++?

[A. Razzak Memon]

At 11:12 PM 10/9/2003 -0500, Javier Valencia wrote:

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.


At 12:01 AM 10/10/2003 -0400, James W Kim wrote:

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


Very eloquently described, Javier!

James,

A few more items to look into:

01.     Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.rbase.com/rbg7

02.     If you are upgrading from 6.5++ for Windows to 7.0., go through
        the proper steps described in Getting Started Guide.
03.     Take your time and go through EACH and EVERY sample application.

        Three databases along with applications and command files are
        bundled with RBG7.
        A. ConComp
        B. RRBYW (Running R:BASE Your Way!)
        C. RRBYW2 (Running R:BASE Your Way! (Part 2)
        You'll find examples for each section and controls used in Forms,
        Report, Labels and Application Designer.
04.     Go through built-in help files, specifically the sections on:

        A. What's New
        B. How To
        C. New Commands
        D. Enhanced Commands
05.     As a registered user of R:BASE 7.0 for Windows you should have
        been automatically subscribed to rbg7-l list server. If not,
        please contact mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
        RBG7-L is a great resource to get help and share comments with
        fellow R:BASE 7.0 users and developers.
06.     Frequently check http://www.rbase.com/rbg7rdcc for updates

07.     Technical documents related to R:BASE 7.0 for Windows are also
        available at From The Edge: http://www.razzak.com/fte
08.     And, for your viewing pleasure:
        http://www.rbase.com/rbg7
        http://www.rbase.com/rbg7/applications/rrbyw
        http://www.rbase.com/rbg7/applications/rcapture
        http://www.rbase.com/rbg7/images
Enjoy and make sure to have fun!

Very Best R:egards,

Razzak.

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