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    #16
    Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

    Your recommended technique works great. I was wondering if we have the ability to "clone" and application?

    I'm developing an app for a specific Clubhouse to control all residents, handle many types of monthly association fees as well as produce reports, labels, letters, etc.

    If I could clone an app for another clubhouse that may have slightly different data rules, it would save lots of development time. All I would have to do is add/update current tables, forms, etc.. All startup's menus. etc. would be in place.

    Can this be done in Alpha. In Access all files can be contained in 1 *.MDB file and a simple "save as" does the trick.

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      #17
      Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

      Rudy,

      Create a new directory for the 2nd clubhouse and copy all the files from the first to this one. Now you have a complete 2nd copy!

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        #18
        Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

        Rudy,
        And once you have that second copy you may want to follow the instructions on this page to rename the database.
        Tim Kiebert
        Eagle Creek Citrus
        A complex system that does not work is invariably found to have evolved from a simpler system that worked just fine.

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          #19
          Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

          Thanks Doug and Tim. There are other .* extions associated with the database such as .MUF, .Recent_Files, .RMUF, etc. What about these??

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            #20
            Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

            Rudy, check the help file. It has a topic on Alpha's "File Types".

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              #21
              Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

              Originally posted by Doug Page View Post
              Tom,

              I'm not sure as I have never used A5 Desktop, but since it is only for 1-up programming with no ability to be used in a multi-user environment or web environment, are the security methods included?
              If that is true then why did they sell me 4 licenses???
              Robin

              Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                #22
                Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

                Originally posted by MoGrace View Post
                If that is true then why did they sell me 4 licenses???
                Because you can have as many licenses of any version - that includes the "Desktop" Edition of V8 - of Alpha 5 as you like - there is no reason why a standalone piece of software can't be needed on several different PCs, after all!

                But I suspect there is some confusion between the use of the term Desktop as used to describe the type of apps you want to develop (web vs. desktop), and the use of the same term in previous versions of Alpha 5 to denote what functionality a copy of Alpha 5 has.

                There is no standalone/desktop edition of A5V9, for example... Just Standard vs. Platinum, but with V8 you could get Desktop (single user but of course several users can have a copy of A5 and use that copy for their own, standalone purposes), Professional (multi-user, you can create executable applications from your code, but no SQL connectivity/reporting) and Enterprise (multi-user, you can create executable applications from your code, SQL enabled) versions of the developer copy of Alpha 5.

                Alpha Five Version 8 Desktop Edition

                Ideal for home and standalone users, build non-networked desktop applications.

                You would require this edition, if you are a single user, and are only interested in building desktop applications.
                You do not have the ability to build web applications.
                You do not have the ability to build applications that will run using the runtime modules.

                Alpha Five Version 8 Professional Edition

                includes everything in the Desktop Edition,
                advanced new browse features,
                the ability to create web applications,
                the ability to create applications that can be deployed or distributed with the Alpha Five Runtime
                Quickly and inexpensively build fully functional desktop and web database applications. Also included are flexible report writing, intelligent email, data browsers and a full security framework. A rich programming language and tools like Action Scripting combine ease of use and complete extensibility.

                You will require this version if you are interested in building both desktop and web applications.
                You will require this version if you are interested in developing desktop applications that will run using our runtime modules, either for distributing applications or for having multiple users on a network.

                Alpha Five Version 8 Enterprise Edition

                includes everything in the Professional Edition,

                offers the ability to work with SQL databases through ADO or the new Alpha DAO,
                the Alpha Five Enterprise Report Builder - previously this was separately priced at $199,
                the Alpha Five Database Explorer
                Build enterprise applications against Alpha’s built in dbf engine or any back-end data source using all of Alpha Five's proven web and desktop development tools.

                You would want this version if you intend working with any kind of SQL data either on desktop applications or web applications.
                Take advantage of the advanced browse options.
                Last edited by NoeticCC; 05-12-2008, 05:18 AM.

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                  #23
                  Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

                  I expect v8 to work as v7 does now, where I put my data files on the server and a shadow on each desktop (each with its own license), to access those files. Is this not what a multiuser aka "networked" environment is?
                  Robin

                  Discernment is not needed in things that differ, but in those things that appear to be the same. - Miles Sanford

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                    #24
                    Re: Xbasic Loop Processing Examples

                    Originally posted by MoGrace View Post
                    I expect v8 to work as v7 does now, where I put my data files on the server and a shadow on each desktop (each with its own license), to access those files. Is this not what a multiuser aka "networked" environment is?
                    Yes basically it is, but it depends on what you mean by "each desktop". If you read through the explanations on the versions of V8 you can get, there is a DESKTOP edition of Alpha 5, which is a STANDALONE copy, e.g. you use it not to design apps, not to access remote apps, but just to edit databases locally.

                    Are you referring to the $199 DESKTOP EDITION or are you just talking about writing desktop apps with Alpha 5?!

                    If you want multiple users to acces the same app, the way to go is usually ONE professional or enterprise copy per developer, and a RT license/engine for however many consecutive users you need. (This is generally cheaper than getting a "Desktop Edition" license for each user anyway, especially if you get a bundle!)

                    The "Desktop Edition" for $199 is referred to explicitly as

                    "Alpha Five Version 8 Desktop Edition

                    Ideal for home and standalone users, build non-networked desktop applications.

                    You would require this edition, if you are a single user, and are only interested in building desktop applications.
                    You do not have the ability to build web applications.
                    You do not have the ability to build applications that will run using the runtime modules."

                    Naturally you can still have situations where a company has several copies of the Desktop Edition, so there is no reason why Alpha Software should refuse to sell you however many copies of the Desktop Edition as you want to order...
                    Last edited by Lenny Forziati; 05-24-2023, 12:20 PM. Reason: broken link removed

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