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A5v5 BETA Feedback

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    A5v5 BETA Feedback

    Just thought I would share my thoughts on the A5v5 beta. This version is so feature packed, contains so many genies, functions, and is just so powerful and easy to use! I have written several complicated accounting type applications with almost NO inline Xbasic! They are written from the ground up in version 5 and I must say that the beta is extremely stable (more like a final product!). The Xbasic language is significantly enhanced and contains a new language within a language called Xdialog. But the folks at Alpha don't require you to learn it. You can simply use one of the Xdialog genies to create complex dialog boxes with database lookups and all Windows common controls like text boxes, check boxes, combo and list boxes. The great thing is none of these controls need to be bound to a database field like when you use a form. There are so many great new features including integrated zip/backup, Adobe PDF output of layouts, and integration with MS-Word and Excel. I know I sound like an advertisement for Alpha but anyone - I MEAN ANYONE - can create complex database apps with this INCREDIBLE PRODUCT!
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    RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

    What he said.

    Dave Jampole
    Dave Jampole
    www.customalpha.com

    Women and cats will do whatever they want. The sooner men and dogs realize that, the happier they will be.

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      #3
      RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

      >>...anyone - I MEAN ANYONE - can create complex database apps with this INCREDIBLE PRODUCT!

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        #4
        RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

        Maybe we can create more complexer (my own new word) databases for our clients?

        Dave
        Dave Jampole
        www.customalpha.com

        Women and cats will do whatever they want. The sooner men and dogs realize that, the happier they will be.

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          #5
          RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

          That's what Jim Chapman said.

          kenn
          TYVM :) kenn

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

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            #6
            RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

            Wow! Your killin' me..I've been waiting a long time for version 5, when is it coming out?
            Thanks,
            Dave

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              #7
              RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

              June
              Bill Hanigsberg

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                #8
                RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                2002!

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                  #9
                  RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                  I'm still working through the beta version. Haven't really scratched the surface. One question....where is A5v5 INTEGRATED with MS WORD. I couldn't readily see it.

                  Oh and why is there no facility to have a mask in 'date' type field properties.

                  Jeremy

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                    #10
                    RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                    There is an icon on the toolbar to output to word or excel

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                      RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                      Jeremy,

                      You asked "why is there no facility to have a mask in 'date' type field properties."

                      In fairness to Alphasoftware, keep in mind we are referring to a "Beta" version. As with any Beta software, some features may not be implemented yet, and those that are may not work correctly.

                      However, I don't ever remember the 'date' type having the ability to have a mask. A date is a special data type, and while you can format the out, I believe the input mask is fixed.

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                        RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                        Yes I know that the date can be output in different ways but if you want to quickly enter a date such as April 4th 2002, you cannot just enter 040402, this is not accepted, you have to enter 04 (space) 04 (space) 02 or something else with breaks eg 04/04/02. This makes data entry of the date MUCH slower.

                        But what the heck, as you say it is still a beta version, and I'm sure that everything will be 100% in the final release. Such is my supreme confidence judging by many years of previous experience with Alpha !

                        Jeremy

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                          "...if you want to quickly enter a date such as April 4th 2002, you cannot just enter 040402..."

                          You can in version 4.xx

                          Are you sure about this one? I trip over this whenever I use software that is NOT Alpha...

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                            RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                            Yes I am pretty sure, cos I tried it a few times and each time got the 'not a valid date' error message. The mask section in field properties for a 'date' type field is greyed out ie can't alter it

                            Jeremy

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                              RE: A5v5 BETA Feedback

                              Jeremy,

                              You are correct about the behavior of a date field in A5V5. You should send an email to alpha with an example. Send to [email protected]. A Melvin pointed out, this is beta software and little gremlins are bound to exist. One of the purposes of giving users beta software is to find the little devils, but alpha needs informed about the result of your search so they can fix it.

                              Jerry

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