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    #1

    Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

    Is there some place that I can get the Alpha Five documentation that is current? My help file confuses me as does the web help. It is unclear whether it is for V8, V9, or V10. And, many of the links to other resources are broken. Also, it mentions in the current help file that there is a pdf version. I would like to download it, but can't find it. Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Wayne
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    #2
    Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

    Originally posted by wwduke View Post
    Is there some place that I can get the Alpha Five documentation that is current? My help file confuses me as does the web help. It is unclear whether it is for V8, V9, or V10. And, many of the links to other resources are broken. Also, it mentions in the current help file that there is a pdf version. I would like to download it, but can't find it. Any help will be appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Wayne
    Check out this thread. Pay attention to Richard Rabins' responses as he provides 'some' solutions.

    http://msgboard.alphasoftware.com/al...ad.php?t=81452


    The short answer, V10 help files are not ready. FWIW, many are frustrated by the SLOW development of the documentation, which has always been a problem for Alpha. On the bright side: (1) Ask a question on this forum and it will get answered; (2)Selwyn and his crew work overtime to fix the bugs, there is no other company which can match their efforts; (3) I believe Richard has been in the frying pan on this issue for a long time. He does work hard at making us aware of what help is available.

    I've often said that the documentation is the hardest part of software development. The person/s who write/s it must have a vast knowledge of the product, coordinate the efforts with the developers and have the skill and ability to write so that the readers can easily comprehend. Then, it all must be reviewed.

    This reminds me of building a new house. Particular attention is paid to the building but the landscaping is not only the last to be done, but is usually the shortest part of the budget.

    Hang in there, ask questions, the documentation will come. But, so will 2011 :D

    kenn
    TYVM :) kenn

    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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      #3
      Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

      Is there at least a list of System Variables and system Functions (rated from most to least used would be great). Context help is great but without Docs you have a case of you don't know what you don't know. Very frustrating to build a function only to find that it already existed.

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        #4
        Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

        Michael,
        I think you should be able to find out whether a function you need exists for the most part by checking out the help file---knowing where to look in the help is, of course, the key to doing this.

        Here are a couple of things to help you on your way....The link will bring you to links to basically all of the functions in the online help file.
        http://support.alphasoftware.com/alp...Type_Title.htm

        I usually just go into the specific ones by choosing the type and then going to the page where they are located....using the index check for "functions" under the following types. Say, type in character in the search box...or mathematical, date, time, list processing, database,.......

        Getting familiar with the functions in this way should really speed up your search process ---at least it did for me.
        Mike
        __________________________________________
        It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
        It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
        Henry David Thoreau
        __________________________________________



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          #5
          Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

          Thanks for your reply.

          But, why this code works for Alpha 5v9 and not for 5v10?

          You can see that we modified for Val(Trim(Nom_Acc_No)), but didn't tested yet in version 10.


          Code:
          MC_Year_Text = "Year"
MC_Header = "Proffit & Loss"
Overheads_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="4105 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="4900 999","Overheads","   ")
Expenses_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3600 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3600 999","Expenses","   ")
Income_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3200 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 999","Income","   ")
Income = Val(Trim(Nom_Acc_No))>=Val(Trim("3200 100")).AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 100"
MC_Proffit = Total_Total_Cr_Amt-Total_Total_Dr_Amt
MC_Text_Ploss = IF(calc->Mc_Proffit<0,"Profit:","Loss:")
MC_Incone = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3200 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 999",Total_Total_Cr_Amt-Total_Total_Dr_Amt,0)
MC_Overheads = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="4105 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="4900 999",Total_Total_Dr_Amt-Total_Total_Cr_Amt,0)
MC_Expenese = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3600 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3600 999",Total_Total_Dr_Amt-Total_Total_Cr_Amt,0)
Tot_Proffit = total(calc->MC_Proffit,grp->Grand,grp->detail)
Tot_Income = run_total(calc->MC_Incone,grp->Income,grp->detail)
Tot_Expenses = run_total(calc->MC_Expenese,grp->Income,grp->detail)
Tot_Overheads = run_total(calc->MC_Overheads,grp->Income,grp->detail)
MC_Tot_Exp = calc->Mc_Expenese+calc->Mc_Overheads
tot_calc_MC_Tot_Exp_for_Grand = total(calc->MC_Tot_Exp,grp->Grand,grp->detail)
MC_Percent = calc->Tot_Proffit/calc->Tot_Calc_Mc_Tot_Exp_For_Grand*100

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            #6
            Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

            Originally posted by tiago View Post
            Thanks for your reply.

            But, why this code works for Alpha 5v9 and not for 5v10?

            You can see that we modified for Val(Trim(Nom_Acc_No)), but didn't tested yet in version 10.


            Code:
            MC_Year_Text = "Year"
MC_Header = "Proffit & Loss"
Overheads_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="4105 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="4900 999","Overheads","   ")
Expenses_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3600 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3600 999","Expenses","   ")
Income_Text = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3200 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 999","Income","   ")
Income = Val(Trim(Nom_Acc_No))>=Val(Trim("3200 100")).AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 100"
MC_Proffit = Total_Total_Cr_Amt-Total_Total_Dr_Amt
MC_Text_Ploss = IF(calc->Mc_Proffit<0,"Profit:","Loss:")
MC_Incone = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3200 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3399 999",Total_Total_Cr_Amt-Total_Total_Dr_Amt,0)
MC_Overheads = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="4105 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="4900 999",Total_Total_Dr_Amt-Total_Total_Cr_Amt,0)
MC_Expenese = IF(Nom_Acc_No>="3600 100".AND.Nom_Acc_No<="3600 999",Total_Total_Dr_Amt-Total_Total_Cr_Amt,0)
Tot_Proffit = total(calc->MC_Proffit,grp->Grand,grp->detail)
Tot_Income = run_total(calc->MC_Incone,grp->Income,grp->detail)
Tot_Expenses = run_total(calc->MC_Expenese,grp->Income,grp->detail)
Tot_Overheads = run_total(calc->MC_Overheads,grp->Income,grp->detail)
MC_Tot_Exp = calc->Mc_Expenese+calc->Mc_Overheads
tot_calc_MC_Tot_Exp_for_Grand = total(calc->MC_Tot_Exp,grp->Grand,grp->detail)
MC_Percent = calc->Tot_Proffit/calc->Tot_Calc_Mc_Tot_Exp_For_Grand*100
            You should start a new thread and please be specific about which code does not work.

            kenn
            Last edited by forskare; 01-25-2010, 05:54 PM. Reason: Edit answer
            TYVM :) kenn

            Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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              #7
              Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

              Question pertaining to this subject. In another thread, Richard mentioned a tutorial and event had a download link to the tutorial outline. It was called:

              Alpha Five Web Applications: The Tutorial Unleashing the power of AJAX by Martin Heller


              Does anyone know the status of documentation?

              Thanks
              Greg

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                #8
                Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

                I went to the web page Mike mentioned above http://support.alphasoftware.com/alp...Type_Title.htm and I note that the list of function the last 15 odd links on the right side of teh list all refer to the same area about RTF fields. is this me or is that a flaw in the list?
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                Mark Pearson
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                  #9
                  Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

                  Mark,
                  Actually the last 18 do....I sent in a "Comment" reply from the help file to notify Alpha of this.----the word "Comment" at the bottom of most help pages is actually a hotspot that enables one to report things to Alpha's documentation people (which seems to be Selwyn for the last 10 or so times I have reported Doc problems---he has responded to each one sent so far by me).

                  If you actually need to find something relevant to the incorrectly linked ones, use the help index to search for it.
                  Mike
                  __________________________________________
                  It is only when we forget all our learning that we begin to know.
                  It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.
                  Henry David Thoreau
                  __________________________________________



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                    #10
                    Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

                    Originally posted by MikeC View Post
                    Mark,
                    Actually the last 18 do....I sent in a "Comment" reply from the help file to notify Alpha of this.----the word "Comment" at the bottom of most help pages is actually a hotspot that enables one to report things to Alpha's documentation people (which seems to be Selwyn for the last 10 or so times I have reported Doc problems---he has responded to each one sent so far by me).
                    Now, there's a little known secret. I was hoping some day, after saving the help file to disk, I would be able to make my own comments about the subject, for me, personally.

                    kenn
                    TYVM :) kenn

                    Knowing what you can achieve will not become reality until you imagine and explore.

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                      #11
                      Re: Documentation for Alpha 5 Version 10

                      Originally posted by Clunes View Post
                      ... and I note that the list of function the last 15 odd links on the right side of teh list all refer to the same area about RTF fields...
                      This was driving me nuts. Didn't even occur to me that the links are damaged.
                      Peter
                      AlphaBase Solutions, LLC

                       [email protected]
                      https://www.alphabasesolutions.com

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