Printing A4v8 and dbdos 3

[Mark Kenworthy]

Has anyone been able to print with dbdos 3 ,a4v8 and windows 7
I would appreciate the help
Thanks
Mark

[Ray in Capetown]

If it can print a file with command prompt
copy anytextfile.txt > lpt1
and same in DbDos
then check your printer settings in A4
else if you are using a Windows or usb printer and not parallel then
contact DbaseLLc and check your hardware and Windows printer port settings with lpt1

I have also used DOSPRN with DOS success

[Mkenworthy]

Thanks Ray

I'll try that

Will the printer be seen in a4 when I configure a windows printer? (Within A4)
I Have been using xp mode for our w7 computers.
However Slow and uncertain of the future
I was hoping DBDos 3 Idea will carry my programs into the future
Winagent wont run in dos
We also send email conformations from a4 with outlook
Been using and building this program since 1993 and don't want to change
I have used a5 for some applications but still like a4 for quick apps

Thanks Again
Mark

[Ray in Capetown]

'fraid that you will have to experiment. Also refer to the Dbdos documentation
The latest one advertises multiple printer options.
I stuck with parallel ports with dot matrix with my users only in older version.
Latterly I leave this to techs, and offer telephonic suggestions from the sidelines.

[Mkenworthy]

Ray
What do think of dbdos pro 3 and multi users?
Will I create corruption
mark

[Ray in Capetown]

I wouldnt expect any problems, not had first hand testing opportunity but their support are very approachable, get assurance there.

I have meantime found and done preliminary testing on open source vDos
Presents a great size clear screen and testing alongside Clipper S87 and A5, it appears to acknowledge record and file locking. I still need more time to test but I have implemented a write back interface that is now working live. That means not permanently online but writing back batches to DOS app from A5 v10-12 and able to control when it is safe to do.
Try it out and report findings back here.

[Mkenworthy]

Ray Ive downloaded vDos
Not sure how to get this program running
How do you add a4v8
Thanks
Mark

[Mark Kenworthy]

Ray
Today
I have Dbdos Pro3 installed on 5 machines and going to give that a try
Seems like it might work . Printing, entering data, Change, and quick print to email (sort of)
Had to change macros for all the reports
Can print large reports only with direct printing and not with their enhanced printing (still working on)
The biggest problem I had was with search list and other users
In order to make work I had to erase the search list on the main menu and in the view screen every time you search (I,F4)for other users to access

We will have to see what happens
Worried about corruption
Keeping my fingers crossed
Thanks
Mark

[Ray in Capetown]

Rrread the iiinstructions, load the test app.
In a nutshell.. use it exactly as you would with a DOS screen with the essential difference that you load any folder on your hard drive as a drive letter. All except Z: which is reserved for its own files.
Set up autoexec,txt to load the folder/s you want to make visible to it

USE C: c:\dos
use g: c:\drive_g
use h: c:\accts
use p: c:\g
rem Switch from Z: to C: (my c:\dos folder as the root of C)
C:

rem Select my c:\Dos\ac\prg folder
CD \ac\prg
rem set any paths I want
path = c:\d;c:\bats

you can path also to your A4.exe folder - if not accessible directly then USE the folder as a drive and path to that drive

[Mkenworthy]

Just for the record for others. I was unable to get a4v8 to work with dbdos in a network. I was starting to see corrupt files. I hope this helps others.
Does any one a have a4v8 users they would like to sell? if so email me at markkenworthy@yahoo.com
Thanks

[shkalicMt]

lots of cases and similar floating arround, if its a usb printer, Id imagine the pi would make a good controler for network 3d printing