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How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

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    How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

    I have read a lot about autoexec but haven't come across any mention that version 5.5 no longer supports it. I have Build 1506 Full Version but when I imported an earlier application with the Autoexec feature, it wasn't recognised and no code displayed. Have I missed something or can I no longer launch my application without starting Alpha 5 first? In the earlier version I could simply place an icon in the toolbar and my application started up immediately ... why can't I do that now?
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    RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

    Terry

    Autoexec scripts are supported in A5V5 they run when the database is opened.

    When you open the control panel for the database and choose the Code tab you ought to be able to see the autoexec script. If you cannot, it suggests that a problem occurred when you "imported" the database from A5v4.

    Actually, there is no "import" feature for moving a copy of the database from A5v4 to A5v5. Most just copy the entire database to a new folder and open it there with A5v5. If you did something differently that might explain what you're seeing.

    Autoexec scripts have nothing whatsoever to do with actually opening a database. They are not desktop shortcuts. I suggest you open A5V5 from the Start | Program Files menu. Then open the database from within A5V5. Then use "Create Shortcut" on the "Tools" menu to create a desktop shortcut you can use to open the database with a single click.

    -- tom

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      #3
      RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

      Tom,

      Thanks ... that was simple enough! In fact, it saves writing scripts to run my chosen database applications.

      Terry

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        RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

        Tom,

        Just to add to this, how would you go about writing scripts for autoexec anyway? I've checked the search-index in help but 'autoexec' doesn't seem to be recognised. Is it under some other description?

        Terry

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          RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

          "autoexec" is the name you assign to a script that you want to run when a database is loaded. What you do in the script is entirely up to you, but it is the name that is significant.

          Tom

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            RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

            Terry,

            visit the "Learning Center". Link is on Alpha's home page.

            Download the large compiled help file called "Alpha Five Help". It contains all the key references in one searchable file. The index is terrific since the one index covers all the key books.

            Oh, and yes, there are several entries for "autoexec"

            -- tom

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              RE: How can I Autoexec my new Alpha application?

              Thanks for your help ... so far I like what I see!

              Terry

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