Is there an easy way? |
Request for Question Clarification by
hammer-ga
on
23 Jun 2003 11:00 PDT
Depends. Do you only want the data, or do you also want the forms,
programming, etc? Which Windows program to you want to switch to?
- Hammer
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Clarification of Question by
probonopublico-ga
on
23 Jun 2003 21:41 PDT
Hi, Folks
The data is easy ... as is running it as a DOS program on (say) WIN95.
It was the program itself that I wanted to convert to Windows ... the
Screens, the Reports, the Programs, etc.
I also want to output the reports to a Windows printer ... but not
just that!
Thanks
Bryan
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Request for Question Clarification by
sublime1-ga
on
23 Jun 2003 22:18 PDT
PBP...
I'm wondering if poe-ga's suggestion wouldn't result in
this anyway, but would it satisfy you to run the program
in a DOS window in Windows 95? You can accomplish this
by creating a .pif file for the program in Windows 95.
Perhaps this is what you're talking about when you say:
"running it as a DOS program on (say) WIN95....is easy".
I wasn't sure if you meant running it in DOS *under*
Windows 95 (without Windows being started), or if you
meant running it in a DOS window with Windows started.
If you mean actually creating a Windows executable that
runs in Windows as a Windows program, that's a major
programming task, to my knowledge, requiring much more
than I can begin to comprehend.
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Clarification of Question by
probonopublico-ga
on
24 Jun 2003 04:11 PDT
Hi, Sublime One
The program runs fine under DOS in a Windows' Window.
Now, I would like a Windows version but, from what you say, there's no
conversion utility that will do the hard work for me.
The fact is that I like Foxpro and (from what I've seen) I hate
Access.
So maybe I should rephrase the question to ask 'What's the easiest way
for a guy who knows FoxPro to do a rewrite?' ...
Maybe FoxPro for Windows?
Rgds
Bryan
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Request for Question Clarification by
hammer-ga
on
24 Jun 2003 05:05 PDT
Hey PB!
I'm not a FoxPro expert, but from what I can tell, a rewrite is the
way to go. Visual FoxPro (VFP) does have some conversion capabilities
from the DOS version, but the newsgroupies don't seem to think much of
them. If you feel like spending $250, I've seen several people
recommending a conversion manual from Micro Endeavors.
Micro Endeavors
Self Study Courseware
http://www.microendeavors.com/courseware/default.asp
VF610: FoxPro 2.x to Visual FoxPro Migration Manual
This course demonstrates how to migrate an existing FoxPro 2.x DOS or
Windows application to the power of Visual FoxPro 6.0. Using Micro
Endeavor’s unique incremental migration methodology, this course
illustrates the most efficient combination of your current FoxPro 2.x
code with the new features of Visual FoxPro 6.0.
Format: Manual/Disk
Price: $249.00
This is very often the case when changing products or platforms. It's
relatively easy to move the data around. The programming, automation,
forms, etc. is usually a whole 'nother kettle of monkeys! You rarely
get away without having to rewrite a whole lot of application
elements.
- Hammer
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Clarification of Question by
probonopublico-ga
on
24 Jun 2003 09:12 PDT
Hi, Hammer
You have confirmed my worst fears!
I guess I might do better re-writing in FoxPro for Windows.
Many thanks ... Post that as your answer, please!
Rgds
PB
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Hi PBP!
I'm posting the RFC as my answer per your instructions. I was hoping a
FoxPro expert would pop up with a miracle for you, but, I guess not...
:(
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I'm not a FoxPro expert, but from what I can tell, a rewrite is the
way to go. Visual FoxPro (VFP) does have some conversion capabilities
from the DOS version, but the newsgroupies don't seem to think much of
them. If you feel like spending $250, I've seen several people
recommending a conversion manual from Micro Endeavors.
Micro Endeavors
Self Study Courseware
http://www.microendeavors.com/courseware/default.asp VF610: FoxPro
2.x to Visual FoxPro Migration Manual
This course demonstrates how to migrate an existing FoxPro 2.x DOS or
Windows application to the power of Visual FoxPro 6.0. Using Micro
Endeavor’s unique incremental migration methodology, this course
illustrates the most efficient combination of your current FoxPro 2.x
code with the new features of Visual FoxPro 6.0.
Format: Manual/Disk
Price: $249.00
This is very often the case when changing products or platforms. It's
relatively easy to move the data around. The programming, automation,
forms, etc. is usually a whole 'nother kettle of monkeys! You rarely
get away without having to rewrite a whole lot of application
elements.
- Hammer |
Clarification of Answer by
hammer-ga
on
24 Jun 2003 11:40 PDT
Probonopublico wrote:
[Oh, by the way, can you lend me $249?]
Gee, Bryan, I'd love to, but you know our Terms of Service forbid us
from making outside contact, even in exceptional circumstances such as
loan sharking and usury. Otherwise, I'd loan you the money in a
heartbeat. ;>
- Hammer
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