Hello Rbase-l,
I am converting/migrating an application from R:Base 4.5 to Windows 7.6. I think that most
of the forms, reports, and labels are now successfully migrated. Along the way I am trying
to take advantage of much of the new functionality to improve user navigation and data
quality/integrity. There is a LOT of good function in 7.6.
I have one forms question that I will enter in a subsequent post to the forum.
In my 4.5 application I used numerous external .cmd files and those have been converted.
Most of the issues were screen handling (converting Write and Fillin to Pause and Dialog)
and printer parameters.
The final challenge is the .app file. Walking through the Application Build tutorial today
and evaluating the Forms options, it looks like creating an application .rba file makes the
most sense for my environment.
I am having a problem "putting it all together". Is there a method to convert my current
.app file to an .rba. I understand that the afore mentioned screen handling and printer
commands need to be updated. My current app is about 750 lines of code and I would
like to take advantage of much of it as practical without a total re-do.
I am curious what others on the forum have done in these circumstances and if you
could point me to any documentation or examples. I have been through the "Getting
Started, DB Conversion Guide, Edge articles, Tutorial, and Sample apps.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Take care,
Ed Rivkin
