At 04:48 PM 9/22/2005, Bob Thompson wrote:
... My main question would be will the reports transfer without
much tweaking.
Bob,
A few suggestions:
01. Convert all 6.5 for DOS Forms, Labels and Reports to 6.5++ for
Windows to keep as well as understand the similar functionality.
R:BASE 6.5++ will easily convert 6.5 DOS Forms, Labels and
Reports.
This will also help you understand the functionality and the
actual application, etc.
02. Using 6.5++ for Windows:
A. Make all modifications as well as necessary adjustments
in Forms, Labels and Reports.
B. Eliminate all un-necessary variables used in DOS Reports,
such as .#PAGE, .#DATE and Printer Controls <nnnnn>, etc.
C. Adjust the Report Width and all Reports Objects accordingly
D. Adjust the Form Screen Resolution and Objects accordingly
E. Create a GlobalVars.RMD to keep track and then pre-define
all Global Variables required in Forms, Labels and Reports
during the test.
F. Verify all expressions used in Forms, Labels and Reports to
make sure that they are enclosed in parentheses.
OLD: .v1 + .v2 + .v3 + .v4
NEW: (.v1 + .v2 + .v3 + .v4)
G. Update all command files accordingly to implement updated
commands and the syntax.
Examples:
OLD: SET POINTER ...
NEW: DECLARE CURSOR ...
OLD: varname = xxxxx
NEW: SET VAR varname = xxxxx
OLD: v5 = .v1 + .v2 + .v3 + .v4
NEW: v5 = (.v1 + .v2 + .v3 + .v4)
There is a big list of pre-cautions to type here ...
This process will help you towards a smooth conversion to 7.5!
03. Upcoming updates of R:BASE 7.1 and 7.5 for Windows also include
a few additional enhancements/fixes for converting 6.5++ forms,
labels and reports to 7.x for Windows.
04. Once all Forms, Labels and Reports are smoothly converted to
7.5 for Windows, you'll have better knowledge/understanding of
the legacy DOS application to take advantage of the available
Next Generation Tools in R:BASE 7.5 for Windows.
Hope that helps!
Very Best R:egards,
Razzak.
