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    Runtime???

    If possible could someone explain how the runtime version works. If I write an application does the customer have to buy Alpha or can I just give them a CD and let them load it on the computer. I am running applications on my own system for now, but I would like to be a little more mobile in the future.
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    RE: Runtime???

    It works differently from the old versions. You actually have a copy of Alpha. You are not able to design or modify the application from the runtime version. What this allows you to do is after you have distributed the runtime version you can send out as many applications as you want to that person/client. All you have to send is the application files rather than the runtime again. If you have a "shortcut" to the database it will launch right into that application.

    If you are capable you can create a batch to perform all the operations you need to install the runtime and applications.

    I like it.

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      RE: Runtime???

      Hi Bruce

      Could you please let us know how to create the install batch, that will load Alpha and the applications.

      Keith Hubert
      London.
      Regards
      Keith Hubert
      Alpha Guild Member
      London.
      KHDB Management Systems
      Skype = keith.hubert


      For your day-to-day Needs, you Need an Alpha Database!

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        #4
        RE: Runtime???

        Thanks that helps a lot.
        I guess I should have also asked how to distribute the runtime version. I understand that they can't alter the app but what files do I copy and can I put them on a CD to send or do I have to use disks or whatever. I am thinking of getting the runtime version, but I have to cost it out amoung my apps.
        I love this program and Access is a pain.

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          RE: Runtime???

          Thanks that helps a lot.
          I guess I should have also asked how to distribute the runtime version. I understand that they can't alter the app but what files do I copy and can I put them on a CD to send or do I have to use disks or whatever. I am thinking of getting the runtime version, but I have to cost it out amoung my apps.
          I love this program and Access is a pain.

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            RE: Runtime???

            I think we a little on the edge of the forum and getting into where some begin to charge. ;)

            In a very very simple form.

            create a bat file something like:

            you can even use the autorun on a cd to run the bat
            rem this line will install alpha
            install.exe
            rem once comlete copy files to newapp dir.

            md c:newapp
            cdapp
            copy *.* c:newapp


            This is very basic and I would not recommend something this simple because if they use drive D: or a network drive it will bomb. This will give a simple idea of how easy it could be.

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              RE: Runtime???

              When you develop your app, all of the files will fall in one directory or directory tree if you used subdirectories. Simply copy all the files from the directory of your development Alpha and put them in the directory on the runtime machine or network. Really, the runtime and Full version are the same with the editing restrictions. If you create a startup form (highly recommended) you can control the interface, like hiding the control panel, assignig access levels, calling other apps . . . .

              Hope this helps a bit.

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