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    #1

    Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

    hi guys,

    I purchased Alpha Anywhere and I am becoming extremely frustrated. I have little experience using
    RAD software. I come from C#/Java background.

    The sample app tutorial is great and well done and now I can do everything I learned from that. But
    the problem starts when I try doing more than what was shown in there.

    Trying to use the integrated security features has been a uphill battle. I cant seem to find any
    resources on how to implement them.

    The video library has some videos on security but nothing at all relevant to actually creating
    and setting up the security. I simply need to set it up and be able to have people log in. But
    I cant seem to find anything.

    In the wiki/video library/alpha software YouTube channel there are no basic security guides.

    I seriously don't know what to do or where to look. Security is only my first struggle I imagine.

    I need some resources or help. Please. Maybe I'm missing some pivotal site that I should be
    looking at? If there are any recommended books I should buy please tell me. Any help will
    be appreciated.

    I've seen some books on the (removed broken link) site but
    it looks like none of them are relevant to the mobile application development or new alpha anywhere.

    Please give me some advice.
    Last edited by Lenny Forziati; 06-02-2023, 03:08 PM. Reason: removed broken link
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    #2
    Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

    hope you are using sql for security.
    here is a link for setting up in sql, this probably little outdated since they can create the tables for you. but the steps are the same.
    setting up dbf based security is very simple. i don't do dbf, so i don't have any links to show you.
    good luck. post back if you need further assistance

    http://wiki.alphasoftware.com/a5/Usi...20Security.pdf
    thanks for reading

    gandhi

    version 11 3381 - 4096
    mysql backend
    http://www.alphawebprogramming.blogspot.com
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      #3
      Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

      Thanks so much for your reply GGandi. I will go check that out. Could you give me some advice on books/resources available to help me get the hang of AA?

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        #4
        Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

        Could you give me some advice on books/resources available to help me get the hang of AA?
        as my signature says I am on the version 11, will not move to version 12 aka alphaanywhere, ( not sure it will take you anywhere).
        so I cannot give you books/literature on it. but if you have some questions post back or in private messages I will show you how it can be done.
        really speaking it is not that difficult. just takes some patience.
        thanks for reading

        gandhi

        version 11 3381 - 4096
        mysql backend
        http://www.alphawebprogramming.blogspot.com
        [email protected]
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          #5
          Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

          Twin Peaks Research (http://twinpeaksresearchllc.com/) has a number of resources to improve your AA skills.

          Jay
          Jay Talbott
          Lexington, KY

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            #6
            Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

            In fact there is no updated single place documentation anymore . Alpha Anywhere was before Alpha Five so you find the basic documentation in Alpha five wiki.
            Then you must google alpha five release notes. Start reading from version 10.

            Not much has happen in security in last two years. From release notes you can see that not much has happen either in xbasic since version 11 came out.

            I do not think there is up to date documentation for Alphas js framework anywhere. Something is in release notes and in components help places and in old wiki .

            And of course do not forget little video library :)

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              #7
              Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

              Gillan,

              Susan Bush of Liberty Manuals (http://www.libertymanuals.com) has some alpha materials you might be interested in using.
              Earl Allin
              REAInc.net

              We can help you with mentoring and custom programming services in Alpha, .NET, React, PHP, ColdFusion, and more..

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                #8
                Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                Originally posted by kkfin View Post
                Alpha Anywhere was before Alpha Five so....
                Not sure I understand your comment. I take it to mean, AA is the predecessor to A5. Surely, that is not what you meant. Is it?

                Gillan, the easiest and fastest way yo get answers is to post your questions on the message board. It saves a lot of headaches and frustration. Simply provide enough details about what it is you want to do.
                TYVM :) kenn

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

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                  #9
                  Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                  Originally posted by forskare View Post
                  Not sure I understand your comment. I take it to mean, AA is the predecessor to A5. Surely, that is not what you meant. Is it?
                  Yes

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                    #10
                    Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                    Alpha Five v11 Total Training by Steve Workings is what I used to get up and going.

                    https://www.alphasoftware.com/shop/booksandvideos.asp
                    Andrew

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                      #11
                      Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                      Originally posted by kkfin View Post
                      Yes
                      Don't know how that could be since the current version is referred to as Alpha Anywhere. Why do you believe AA preceded A5?
                      TYVM :) kenn

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

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                        #12
                        Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                        Originally posted by forskare View Post
                        Don't know how that could be since the current version is referred to as Alpha Anywhere. Why do you believe AA preceded A5?
                        If you want to google release notes from Alpha before AA you find them using Alpha five key words . If this is a problem to you use your own words by all means.

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                          #13
                          Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                          Originally posted by kkfin View Post
                          If you want to google release notes from Alpha before AA you find them using Alpha five key words . If this is a problem to you use your own words by all means.
                          You are not willing to share your reasoning and I'm not going to waste my time trying to figure out what it is. Nor am I interested in getting into a bantering contest with you.
                          TYVM :) kenn

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

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                            #14
                            Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                            Few links - you may already have these:

                            http://support.alphasoftware.com/AlphaFiveHelpV10/

                            http://wiki.alphasoftware.com/HomePage

                            Regards!

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                              #15
                              Re: Finding it extremely difficult to locate any basic tutorials/guides.

                              Originally posted by forskare View Post
                              You are not willing to share your reasoning and I'm not going to waste my time trying to figure out what it is. Nor am I interested in getting into a bantering contest with you.
                              Glad to hear that investigation against this thred has been stopped. JAOCC.

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