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    #1

    Next Patch?

    I was just wondering whether someone from Alpha could give us an idea of when the next patch might be out?

    Thanks in advance
    Russ
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    #2
    RE: Next Patch?

    What problems, issues are you hoping will need to be addressed by the patch/update?

    This isn't an underhanded attempt to get someone here at Alpha to say something like..."why issue patches for v5, when v6 release is imminent" is it?

    I daresay v5 users haven't seen more updates/patches for v5, as most of the developers are focusing their sights on v6 enhancements.

    ETA on v6 is still 1st quarter of 2004 (Jan-Mar).

    -Jeannette
    Customer Service, Alpha Software

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      #3
      RE: Next Patch?

      Three listed in attachment.
      There can be only one.

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        #4
        RE: Next Patch?

        Jeannette,

        A number of users are also having trouble with MPX files being saved to their desktops on exit.

        -- tom

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          #5
          RE: Next Patch?

          Plus, I need complete SQL functionality. I have to fall back to VFP to update a MSSQL database. Can we download V6 beta?
          Gregory R. Zilliox, MCSE

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            #6
            RE: Next Patch?

            Please post the question for v6 and SQL under a new forum discussion.

            I will direct one of the developers to this thread to review the current updates sought for v5.

            -Jeannette

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              #7
              RE: Next Patch?

              Hi Jeanette:

              I just want to echo what Tom Cone said. I've been receiving complaints from clients and on my machine, there are MPX files popping up everywhere. This is not a major issue, however, it is very annoying.

              Thanks,
              Robert

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                #8
                RE: Next Patch?

                There is also 2 small bugs with form based tree controls. This was my email with Selwyn dated back in Aug of this year.

                At 02:38 PM 8/6/2003 -0400, you wrote:

                Thank you, I have noticed that increasing the display width to 70 does correct the problem if that helps you any.

                ok, that makes sense. if the a5 was only considering the first 40 characters of the value. the first difference in the value selected was past position 40.

                i still think it is a bug that a5 did not automatically do this. it should have ignored the format setting.




                Also, is it possible to dynamically change the tree object on a form setting a different sort order? I have not been able to find anything. I did try changing the tree2.choice.populate_expression, but got very unstable reactions. I can do this in XDialog, but I need to do it on a form object if possible.


                currently you can't do this. when you try to change the tree control properties through xbasic, the tree control behaves bizarrely. we will fix this.

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                  #9
                  RE: Next Patch?

                  Hi Jeannette,

                  Is there an Alpha response to the Mpx that we have missed?

                  Bo

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                    #10
                    RE: Next Patch?

                    The issue that is currently causing me problems is the 1:1 set issue. This was fixed but appears to not work again in the latest patch (1498-1051) I can work around it but would prefer not to change my table structure unless I have to.

                    It is however exciting to hear that the eta for v6 is 1st qtr and I can wait for v6 and will upgrade as soon as it's available. It does seem however that v5 should be patched up where possible for those who will not upgrade. (Probably only 1 or 2 people worldwide)

                    Russ

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                      #11
                      RE: Next Patch?

                      bump

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                        #12
                        RE: Next Patch?

                        Hi Jeanette,

                        I am really looking forward to the repairs on the MPX-issue.

                        In my eyes, it is quite a problem when they keep popping up on clients desktops.

                        As I learned from this forum, the problem arised from the latest patch and is known to Alpha already.

                        Regards,

                        Marcel

                        Tom: Thanks !

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                          #13
                          RE: Next Patch?

                          I am so tired of the MPX issue I want to scream. Every time someone says they should only pop up here, thye pop up over there! I change this or that and they stop. Then 2 weeks later, there they are again, more numerous than ever.

                          Plus, there have to be a pretty big bunch of other bugs. Here are 3 I am pretty sure Selwyn is aware of:

                          1. Can't print charts with my chart application or with Jerry's calendar add-on (the fix is already done, we just need it to be released!).

                          2. Tables opened by print jobs on dialog forms do not close when the form is closed (yes, there is a workaround, but it needs to be fixed).

                          3. Has anyone mentioned those @#$%&@# MPX files? !!!!!!!!

                          4. Memory is failing me now, but it has been a while since the last patch and I have to believe Selwyn has a long list of bugs that should be fixed before v6 is here.

                          Ray

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                            #14
                            RE: Next Patch?

                            Build 1051 released 9-26-03, I think.

                            V6 means new revenue, patch doesn't.
                            There can be only one.

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                              #15
                              RE: Next Patch?

                              Stan,

                              I can't believe they would see it like that Stan. Everybody who is in business for some time knows that there is no point in aqcuiring new customers if you are not able to keep the ones you already have.
                              Customers are your most valuable asset.

                              What I do believe is, that it is of course important to create new software (revenues) and that personell is always scarce.

                              But in those cases one should give attention to the right balance. You can not reserve 100% of the assets for new software developement and none for patches.

                              I think and hope it will be correctly repaired before the next version arrives.

                              Regards,

                              Marcel

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