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| Is the new dBASE PLUS 2.61compatible with dBase IV files, specifically the .mdx indexes? Also can it import/convert the IV's .prg files?
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| Martin 2006-10-25, 7:23 am |
| mg,
dbase IV files is still supported in 2.61 by setting BDE table level to 4.
I think you need modfication if you plan to take advantage of new OOP
feature and GUI designer
Martin
"mg" < martingauss@netscape
.net> wrote in message
news:mkrPEwX5GHA.1012@news-server...
> Is the new dBASE PLUS 2.61compatible with dBase IV files, specifically the
> .mdx indexes? Also can it import/convert the IV's .prg files?
>
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| Marilyn Price 2006-10-25, 7:23 am |
| In article <mkrPEwX5GHA.1012@news-server>, martingauss@netscape
.net
says...
> Is the new dBASE PLUS 2.61compatible with dBase IV files,
> specifically the .mdx indexes? Also can it import/convert
> the IV's .prg files?
The tables and indexes are 100% compatible. You only need to change the
BDE levels to 4 if you intend to create new ones or modify the structure
of an existing one.
The business logic portion of your programs will translate almost
directly and is very usable.
However, due to the vast differences between DOS and Windows interface,
all the programs which interact with the user - data input screens,
menus, reports, etc. will need to be rewritten.
Be sure to come back here whenever you have questions. We don't bite
<g>
--
Marilyn Price
M. P. Data
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| Ken Mayer [dBVIPS] 2006-10-25, 7:23 am |
| mg wrote:
> Is the new dBASE PLUS 2.61compatible with dBase IV files, specifically the .mdx indexes? Also can it import/convert the IV's .prg files?
2.6 can work with level 4 tables with no problem at all, including the
..mdx indexes.
However, your programs will take work to upgrade. The @/SAY/GET
construct no longer functions ...
Ken
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