Runtime version in demo mode?

[jacobr]

Does alpha five allow to create a runtime version in demo mode?

[Stan Mathews]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

What would "demo mode" be?

[DaveM]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

I don't think so, but will get corrected if wrong.
There might be a little bit more to it, but Runtime should be exactly like the developer except some of the features are turned off.
Basically, if it runs in developer, it should work in runtime.

[forskare]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

Does alpha five allow to create a runtime version in demo mode?

There's no need for a RunTime demo mode. Your app is the demo. RT will run your app. To make your app a demo, you can set a timer on it to be fully working for say, 30 days (as Alpha does with A5) or you could limit the number of records or disable some of the features. The choice is yours. Runtime is Runtime. No more, no less. It is what it is.

kenn

[jacobr]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

I have downloaded Alfa five v10 trial (last week). I'm a developer with foxpro experinece and have a few standalone applications developed in foxpro. I feel alpha is quite easy to migrate from similiar dbf of foxpro. Before buying the product I would like to make one small standalone runtime using alpha and distribute among the current users (10 nos) to see the multiuser performance.

Any advise

[billamidon]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

Renny,

I also come from a VFP and Foxpro background, I love Alpha 5. You would have to make the purchase to accomplish your 10 user test.

Well developed apps support hundreds of users.
http://www.alphasoftware.com/alphafive/casestudies/

[DaveM]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

You would have to make the purchase to accomplish your 10 user test

The good thing is you only have to purchase it one time. You can then use it for as many clients as you want to.

[forskare]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

I have downloaded Alfa five v10 trial (last week). I'm a developer with foxpro experinece and have a few standalone applications developed in foxpro. I feel alpha is quite easy to migrate from similiar dbf of foxpro. Before buying the product I would like to make one small standalone runtime using alpha and distribute among the current users (10 nos) to see the multiuser performance. Any advise

The best advice I can give is this:

1) You must mean V11. V10 has not be available for download for many months.
2) Ahhhh, now I understand what you mean by the RT Demo. As far as I know, the download does not include RT. While, I don't have my apps on a network, there are A5 developers who have apps on some pretty big networks so as far as ability and performance is concerned, that won't be a problem. Perhaps you could expound a bit and tell us what issues concern you.

kenn

kenn

[jacobr]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

You mean to say, RT for V10 is no more available.?
So the application I develop in V10 will run using V11 RT or I need to first migrate to V11 platform?

My application I'm planning to implement is an Invoicing/Accounts module. approx 7 users continuesly punching in invoices avg 20-30 items, an average 2500 line items per day. I would like to test the performance of record locking, item update and all other normal accounts entry and reports in a stand alone mode.

Thanx

[billamidon]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

v10 demo may not be available for download.

[DaveM]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

If you contact alpha sales, you may still be able to get the runtime for v10. Also, In some testing, I have had no problems running v10 apps in v11. That does not mean it will be flawless, but I just have not sdeen a problem with mine.

[forskare]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

You mean to say, RT for V10 is no more available.?
So the application I develop in V10 will run using V11 RT or I need to first migrate to V11 platform?

Yes, that's what I am saying V10 has not been available since the release of v11, at least on Alpha's home page. ( http://server2.alphasoftware.com/products/ ) When you said you downloaded v10, I thought you meant v11 because that is the ONLY version available for download on the Alpha web site. Anything built with v10 will run on v11 but as Dave said, there could be a hiccup or two but that would be minor. So, for the record, you SHOULD be using V11. Why, because v10, while still very, very usable, it's outdated and will not be updated. V11, in a sense, is the updated v10. The feature packs for v10, should you desire to use any, will probably need to be purchased separately. However, in v11, that ARE INCLUDED. You can download and try the full V11 from alpha's website, alphasoftware.com for 30 days. After that, if you choose to continue, you will need to purchase the product.

As far as I know, that does not include the RT version or the Application Server.Unless your clients will be accessing the app via the web, you will not need the Application Server.

kenn

[Ted Giles]

Re: Runtime version in demo mode?

Back in the good old days, you could download the Dev and R/time versions separately, and I did so to test/demo one of the new versions around 2004.
I'm sure that Alpha will help you out with a R/t for V10, but go for V11 + R/t if you can afford it.
My free app runs in V10.5 and I have been told it works in V11, but I haven't got that version yet.
The trouble is when going the other way - from V11 to V10.5 if you have used V11 features.