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Accounting software base on foxproln
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We are not familiar with Foxproln - DOS or not.
If you mean Foxpro for DOS, then we might have some suggestions.
1. If your accounting program is a custom developed program for your specific needs, and you have the source code, then there is hope that you can convert most of it into VFP though a variety of steps.
2. If your accounting program was developed by others and you have only the EXE and not the source code, then I would first suggest that you approach the original developers.
3. If that is not successful because the original developers are not around or do not want to work on the project, then you might want to consider attempting a de-compile with Re-Fox and then converting the resultant source code files.
4. If your accounting program is a commercial product I'd again suggest going to the original developers.
5. Lastly you might consider looking to extract the data from the old system's databases and, through a conversion process, programatically insert it into a new accounting program's databases.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
VisionQuest Consulting
Business Analyst & CIO Consulting Services
CIOServices@yahoo.com
If you mean Foxpro for DOS, then we might have some suggestions.
1. If your accounting program is a custom developed program for your specific needs, and you have the source code, then there is hope that you can convert most of it into VFP though a variety of steps.
2. If your accounting program was developed by others and you have only the EXE and not the source code, then I would first suggest that you approach the original developers.
3. If that is not successful because the original developers are not around or do not want to work on the project, then you might want to consider attempting a de-compile with Re-Fox and then converting the resultant source code files.
4. If your accounting program is a commercial product I'd again suggest going to the original developers.
5. Lastly you might consider looking to extract the data from the old system's databases and, through a conversion process, programatically insert it into a new accounting program's databases.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
VisionQuest Consulting
Business Analyst & CIO Consulting Services
CIOServices@yahoo.com
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As I wrote before (in your first thread on this subject):
It will probably run in VFP, depending on what you have in the program.
Show more and we can tell you more.
VFP can perform project conversions (functional or visual)
If you have the source you probably have the project file.
Just open the project file in vfp and vfp wants to convert asking you to provide a functional or visual conversion.
Just have a try.
Rob.
It will probably run in VFP, depending on what you have in the program.
Show more and we can tell you more.
VFP can perform project conversions (functional or visual)
If you have the source you probably have the project file.
Just open the project file in vfp and vfp wants to convert asking you to provide a functional or visual conversion.
Just have a try.
Rob.
If you do not have the Project file or if you need to create one, that part is relatively easy.
To find your Project file, look for the <some name>.PJX There will be an associated .PRT file with it as well.
If you need to create a Project file you can make a New one and then Add your first (a.k.a. launching) PRG file. Then do a Build to have the Project Builder find and add the other files.
Once you have this, you can do as Rob suggests.
HOWEVER, while VFP can utilize old Foxpro programs it will not automatically make them appear as Windows applications - that is with Windows-type user screens, etc. It will also not automatically eliminate the print problems associated with direct usage of COM1 and LPT1 ports. And it will not automatically add additional functionality that VFP now offers developers.
This might be a very good time to review the old application and consider a re-write into VFP. In this way you can make many of the changes that will bring the application into the 21st century.
Since the "true" VFP programming learning curve, while without a doubt well worth it, is not totally easy, you might also consider bringing your application into FPW. Admittedly this is as obsolete as your old FPD language, but it is supported by all Win OS's and it's learning curve is not much more than FPD.
It will not give you 21st century functionality, but at least it could bring your app into the 20th century.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
VisionQuest Consulting
Business Analyst & CIO Consulting Services
CIOServices@yahoo.com
To find your Project file, look for the <some name>.PJX There will be an associated .PRT file with it as well.
If you need to create a Project file you can make a New one and then Add your first (a.k.a. launching) PRG file. Then do a Build to have the Project Builder find and add the other files.
Once you have this, you can do as Rob suggests.
HOWEVER, while VFP can utilize old Foxpro programs it will not automatically make them appear as Windows applications - that is with Windows-type user screens, etc. It will also not automatically eliminate the print problems associated with direct usage of COM1 and LPT1 ports. And it will not automatically add additional functionality that VFP now offers developers.
This might be a very good time to review the old application and consider a re-write into VFP. In this way you can make many of the changes that will bring the application into the 21st century.
Since the "true" VFP programming learning curve, while without a doubt well worth it, is not totally easy, you might also consider bringing your application into FPW. Admittedly this is as obsolete as your old FPD language, but it is supported by all Win OS's and it's learning curve is not much more than FPD.
It will not give you 21st century functionality, but at least it could bring your app into the 20th century.
Good Luck,
JRB-Bldr
VisionQuest Consulting
Business Analyst & CIO Consulting Services
CIOServices@yahoo.com
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