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Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

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    Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

    In Alpha4, I created invoices in the letters form. In the script application I prompted the user for a numeric (Jan=1, Feb=2, Mar=3, etc.)and by using the MOD function I was able to print an invoice for a customer every six months. For example, if the customer's month was February, I would be able to include that customer in the August billing cycle using the MOD function. It was:
    BILL_DATE=MOD({A%}+6,12). My question is how can I do the same thing in Alpha5? I have not written any Xbasic as of yet and I thought perhaps this would be something done through Query by Table and save it as an Operation. Am I on the right track and if not, does anyone have any suggestions?
    Thank you !
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    RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

    The MOD function works in A5 the same as it does in A4, so you should be able to pursue the same model.

    - Steve
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      #3
      RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

      Yes, it does, but do I have to write it in an Xbasic script or can I use it in just a Query by Table?

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        RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

        Arthur, if you want you could use Query by Table to return a recordset which contains only the customers whose 'month' met your query criteria.

        Then, while the query is still in effect, you could run your report or letter. Only those records in the current recordset would be included.

        This assumes that when you design the report or letter you choose the option to 'base report on current selection of records'. This is a property of the details section of your report or letter. It also assumes that you base your report or letter on the same table upon which the query was run, and that you run the report before the query is released.

        Remember to release the query by Show All, after your report runs.

        There are other ways to do this, too. When you are ready you might try defining a variable in the layout of your report. You could write a short script to quiz the user for the variable value, and then use that variable in a filter embedded in the layout design itself. This would closely parallel what you were doing in Alpha Four, I believe.

        -- tom

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          RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

          Adding to Tom's reply:

          You could use the ask variables in the filter definition of the report. This is not the preferred way, but it's quick and easy if it works.

          Ohlen

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            RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

            Tom,

            Thanks for your reply. At the present time, I'm new to Alpha 5 and have not tackled Xbasic yet. I will use your suggestion for Query by Table.

            Another thing I did in the Alpha 4 letter was select certain paragraphs based on a "Y" or "N" in certain fields. Can I do that in the body of the letter or can that only be done through an Xbasic script?

            Thanks again!

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              RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

              Arthur, it's more productive for others if you don't start a second thread of questions and answers on different topic, inside an existing thread.

              Having said that, I think you'll find that conditional objects placed iin your letter will work nicely. You can define them in such a way that particular objects appear only on certain circumstances... and you can place your text in the objects...

              -- tom

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                RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

                Sorry Tom - Alpha4 was a lot easier than Alpha5 - I think I best look for a commercial program that can do this invoicing job. Thanks again for the help!

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                  RE: Converting from Alpha4 to Alpha5

                  Arthur,
                  Don't give up yet. Alpha 5 is much more powerful than Alpha 4, will do more things and requires a little effort to learn. You probably would have been better off if you'd never learned Alpha 4 since the conversion seems so diffucult. If you stick it out, you will be amply rewarded.
                  Ohlen

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