Re: conversion from dos version of foxpro2.6 to any visual foxpro version
From: Rick Bean (rgbean_at_unrealmelange-inc.com)
Date: 06/08/04
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Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 17:41:01 -0400
Lee, Ashok,
Take note that Chuck Urwiler used to work at MEI and he developed the techniques and tools described in his article while he was there. In fact the Self-Study course that I referred to was written by Chuck and is just "more" of his article!
Rick
"Lee Mitchell" <Leemi@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:Fcmp1%23VTEHA.1900@cpmsftngxa10.phx.gbl...
> Hi ashok:
>
> Rick has covered most of the points you need to know. I would like to add
> two more resources for you. Look at Chuck Urwiler's FoxPro Advisor
> article at:
> http://foxproadvisor.com/doc/05239
>
> Also, this is a link to an older white paper on converting from FoxPro 2.x
> to VFP 5.0. While the information is a little old, much of it is still
> applicable to later versions:
>
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/archive/default.asp?url=/archive/en-us/dnarfoxgen/
> html/msdn_movfox.asp
>
> I hope this helps.
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
>
> Sincerely,
> Microsoft FoxPro Technical Support
> Lee Mitchell
>
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>
> >I've converted a number of projects from FPW 2.6a to VFP 6.0, and they
> ranged from "trivial" to >most difficult. If you are going from FP DOS to
> VFP 8.0, you'll have an even more difficult time. >A lot depends on the
> complexity of the forms and reports and whether you use any "kludges" >and
> any non-FP code (e.g. PLB and BIN files). I've "converted" from DOS to FPW,
> and that was >just very time consuming and tedious to deal with all the
> form and report changes due to the >non-proportional differences for field
> sizes. (Windows users really expect that you don't used >fixed width fonts
> much - if at all!)
> >The key, is to have a plan set up to do it, and not allowing the code to
> be changed while you are >converting. Deciding on a "framework" of
> appropriate classes can also speed up the process. I'd >really suggest you
> see if MEI (http://www.microendeavors.com/) still has their Self-Study
> course >available - it made all the difference for our conversions. It
> includes a number "why's" and "how >to's", as well as some useful utilities
> to assist in the process. One of their techniques allows a >gradual
> transition using a mixed model, but there are some downsides as you might
> expect. >Also, one utility can create forms from the running code - you
> don't even have to have "screens" >(.SCX files) to convert them. For the
> price - $249 that last time I checked - you can't get better >advice. (I
> have no connection with them, other than being a satisfied customer.)
> >Of course most people that have gone through this would suggest that the
> best idea is to forget >converting, and just rewrite the application - in
> the long run it'll take less time AND you'll be >happier with the end
> result.
> >You may also want to check out the new "Painless Legacy FoxPro
> Applications On Modern >Networks (ebook only)" available at
> >http://www.hentzenwerke.com/catalogpricelists/painlesse.htm.
> >Rick
> >"ashok_sharma" <ashok_sharma41@indiatimes.com> wrote in message
> news:60C8D169->E5E3-4F63-964E-9A6403945578@microsoft.com...
> > hi
> > i am ashok sharma working for a mfg.co.having all system in foxpro2.6 dos
> version with netware 5.1,
> > pl.convey whether any conversion utility which can transfer all the codes
> to visual foxpro and data also.
> > pl.give any appropriate suggestion if you have .
> > thanks very much.
> > ashok sharma from india
> > my email is ashok_sharma41@indiatimes.com
> >
>
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