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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When was the first beta version released?
A. The first beta of R:BASE 7.6 for Windows was released on October 21, 2005. Subsequently, the official Pre-Purchase Beta was released on October 21, 2006.
Q. I'm using the current version of R:BASE 7.5 for Windows. Will there be any conversion required?
A. There is NO conversion required when upgrading from R:BASE 7.5 to R:BASE 7.6. The conversion is instantaneous.
Q. I'm using R:BASE 7.1 for Windows. Will there be any conversion required?
A. There is NO conversion required when upgrading from R:BASE 7.1 to R:BASE 7.6. The conversion is instantaneous.
Q. I'm using R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows. Will there be any conversion required?
A. With R:BASE 6.5++, there is no conversion required as far as the database tables, views, constraints, etc. You will, however, have to step through your fully functional 6.5++ for Windows Forms, Reports and Labels using the built-in Conversion utilities to complete the process. Once converted, you can take advantage of additional features and controls, but your original Forms, Reports and Labels should be as intact as possible.
Q. Should I upgrade to another version of R:BASE first, and then switch to 7.6 for Windows?
A. If you are planning to upgrade from previous versions to R:BASE 7.6 for Windows, your best option is to first upgrade to R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows, convert and fine tune all your Forms, Reports and Labels, and make sure that everything is exists accordingly. Then, upgrading to R:BASE 7.6 for Windows will be much smoother.
A copy of R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows in included with the purchase of R:BASE 7.6, for conversion purposes.
Once in R:BASE 7.6, you can take advantage of all advanced features like, R:Themes, Colored Push Buttons, Form Panel, Group Box, Wallpaper, DBGrid, DBNavigator, DateTime Picker, Calender, DB Web Browser, DB Mail Label, DB Image, CheckBox, RadioGroup, ListBox, ComboBox, Scrolling Region, BitButton, Speed Button, Image, Shape, Bevel, AVI Animation, Spliter, Tabbed Control, Internet Controls (WEB Browser, Mail Label). Advanced Report features include, Embedded RichText Files, Multi-Page NOTE fields, Sub-Reports, Crosstab, Regions, Page Styles, System Variables(Date, DateTime, Document Name, Print DateTime, PageCount, Page Set, Page Set Desc, Page No, Page No Desc, Time), Shapes (Rectangle, Square, Rounded Rectangle, Rounded Square, Ellipse, Circle), BarCode (UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13, EAN-8, Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 128, Code 39, PostNet, FIM, MSI), CheckBox, DBText, DBMemo, DBRichText, DBCalc(Count. Sum. Minimum, Maximum, Average), DBImage, DBBarCode, DBCheckBox, Region, CrossTab, Print to a File (Comma Delimited, Tab Delimited, Fixed Length) and more. Advanced Label features include pre-defined templates, Shapes, Bar Codes, etc.
Q. Why can't I upgrade directly to R:BASE 7.6 from older versions?
A. R:BASE 7.6 for Windows Forms, Reports and Label advanced parser will only read the working data from SYS_FORMS2, SYS_REPORTS2 and SYS_LABELS2 to convert to SYS_FORMS3, SYS_REPORTS3 and SYS_LABELS3 accordingly. Your Forms, Reports and Labels must be fully functional and tested in R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows before you convert to R:BASE 7.6 for Windows. If you are using R:BASE 7.1 or 7.5, then you already have the SYS_FORMS3, SYS_REPORTS3 and SYS_LABELS3 tables.
Q. Can I use the same R:BASE database with version 7.1 or 7.5 with R:BASE 7.6?
A. No. Forms, Reports, and Labels that were designed and used with R:BASE 7.6 can not be used with R:BASE 7.5, just as 7.5 Forms, Reports, and Labels were not compatible with R:BASE 7.1. Once a Form, Report, or Label is opened and saved in the respective R:BASE 7.6 Designer, it will not be backward compatible.
Q. Can I still use the same database with R:BASE 6.5++ and R:BASE 7.6?
A. Yes. Forms, Reports, and Labels that were designed and used with R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows will remain unchanged in the SYS_FORMS2, SYS_REPORTS2 and SYS_LABELS2 tables. Only new and converted versions of those Forms, Reports, and Labels will be saved in the SYS_FORMS3, SYS_REPORTS3, and SYS_LABELS3 tables. Any changes made in Forms, Reports and Labels using R:BASE 6.5++ Form, Report and Label Designer will be available to users of R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows, and will not affect Forms, Reports, and Labels available to users of R:BASE 7.6. Any changes made in Forms, Reports and Labels using R:BASE 7.6 Form, Report and Label Designer will be available to users of R:BASE 7.6, but will not affect the Forms, Reports, and Labels for use with R:BASE 6.5++.
Q. Can I share the same database between 6.5++ (Windows/DOS) and 7.6 (Windows/DOS)?
A. Yes.
Q. What is involved in converting from R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows to R:BASE 7.6 for Windows?
A. Our Development Team has spent an enormous amount of time to create a smooth conversion process for upgrading from R:BASE 6.5++ for Windows to R:BASE 7.6 for Windows.
As soon as you CONNECT to your 6.5++ database using R:BASE 7.6, all necessary SYSTEM tables are created automatically. New forms, reports and labels will be stored in the SYS_FORMS3, SYS_REPORTS3 and SYS_LABELS3 tables accordingly.
The new Database Explorer Group Bar includes the "Convert" button for converting forms, reports and labels. Once again, we have made every effort to make this process simple and user friendly.
Q. Why is a conversion of my existing forms, reports and labels necessary?
A. More advanced and up-to-date tools and designers are used in R:BASE 7.6 for Windows. All previous Forms, Reports and Labels MUST be adapted to this new process.
Q. How is R:BASE 7.6 licensed?
A. R:BASE 7.6 is licensed similar to R:BASE 7.5, 7.1 and 6.5++, i.e., as a Per-Seat License.
Q. How is R:BASE 7.6 bundled?
A. R:BASE 7.6 is sold as a Single Seat License or Multi-User License. The Multi-User License increments are as follows:
- 6-User License
- 11-User License
- 16-User License
- 21-User License
- 26-User License
- 31 User License
- 36-User License
- 41-User License
- 46-User License
- 51-User License
- 101 User License
- Single-Site Single-Server Unlimited License
- Single-Site Multiple-Servers Unlimited License
- Multiple-Sites Multi-Servers Unlimited License
Q. Is there a Runtime version of R:BASE 7.6?
A. Yes. The Multi-Application Unlimited Runtime License is also available for R:BASE Application Developers.
Q. Is there an R:BASE 7.6 for Windows compiler?
A. Yes. R:Compiler 7.6 for Windows is available for developers who would like to compile their R:BASE 7.6 for Windows applications along with the RBG76.exe to create one distributable executable.
Q. Will there be an R:BASE 7.6 for DOS?
A. Yes. The official release version of R:BASE R:BASE 7.6 for DOS (Build: 7.6.2.30903) is also available. This version is fully
compatible and synchronized with the R:BASE 7.6 for Windows, including all core engine-level fixes and enhancements.
Q. Is training available for R:BASE 7.6?
A. Yes. Please contact RBTI's Training Division at (724) 733-0053 or via e-mail at: training@rbase.com. As always, we'll continue to provide in-house and on-site training.
Q. Is training provided for R:BASE Authorized Developers and Trainers?
A. Yes. A special training program is in place for all R:BASE Authorized Developers and Trainers to get up to speed with the new interface and technology. R:BASE 7.6 for Windows includes an entirely different way of using Forms, Reports, Labels and Queries. We at RBTI will provide you with the latest tools and techniques, along with an inside peek into R:BASE 7.6 for Windows. It is very important to R:BASE Technologies that our Authorized R:BASE Developers and Trainers are well equipped with the knowledge to answer any questions from their existing and/or potential clients.
Q. When and how long will the training be?
A. Please visit http://www.rbaseuniversity.com for an up-to-date training schedule.
Q. Is there a special section for R:BASE Authorized Developers on the RBTI web site?
A. Yes. All Authorized R:BASE Developers and Trainers are listed at the following URL: http://www.rbase.com/developers/
Q. I won't have any trouble convincing my Windows customers -- but, what do I tell my DOS customers about new goodies they will get so that they consider upgrading? Can I knock the socks off of my DOS customers too?
A. Tell your DOS customers that they should get BOTH the newest DOS and the newest Windows versions. Then, they can convert and smoothly cross over, as fast or as slow as they want. Every desktop can have an R:BASE for Windows and an R:BASE for DOS icon.
The users can run the DOS version as long as they want, but you should do everything new they ask for in the Windows version. After they've seen your good work in Windows, the much nicer reports, the friendlier dialog boxes, the more functional screens, etc., they will start begging you to move more and more of the old stuff to Windows.
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