Re: Conversion From SQL FORMS 3.X to 4.X

In article <1994Dec28.223408.5858_at_alw.nih.gov>, wbeekman_at_infoconcepts.com (Wayne Beekman) says:
>Has anyone converted existing SQL FORMS 3.X Applications to FORMS 4.X
>I would be interested in any war stories -- good or bad.
>
>Thanks,
 

>Wayne Beekman
>wbeekman_at_infoconcepts.com
>(202) 682-0330

Conversion from Forms 3.0 (.inp files) to Forms 4.0 is quite painless. The newly generated 4.0 (.fmb files) may not look exactly the way you want them to, you may have to resize your entry fields (due to change in fonts, etc.), but your trigger code, Form layout, and general features are there...FAST. If you go with Forms 4.5, things are even smoother. The beta version of 4.5 offers a WIDEN_FIELDS option with the converter which makes the default, converted form much more usable by decreasing the encroachment of the field boundaries on the enterable area.

After you get your forms converted, the process of adding BASIC GUI functionality (buttons and bars) is pretty easy. You can even leverage your existing trigger code for things like POST-INSERT, and PRE-FORM. At this point you will find all sorts of places to start re-working then entire application!!

Richard A. Wark
Computer Sciences Corp. warkr_at_vanadium.brooks.af.mil Brooks AFB, San Antonio TEXAS Received on Thu Dec 29 1994 - 15:37:00 CET