Converting form from Foxpro 2.6

[amwprogg]

Hi all.
What is the best way to convert a form from FoxPro2.6 to VFP9?
Thanks.

 

[alvechurchdata]

At the risk of sounding facetious - the best way is a rewrite. There is such a huge difference between the FPW and VFP that any type of conversion restricts future development.

Geoff Franklin

http://www.alvechurchdata.co.uk

 

[amwprogg]

That's a shame, because it was not just one form I was thinking about - it was rather a complex series of forms.
Thanks Geoff.

 

[crewchiefpro6]

It will take some time but we have all been through the same thing. Post specific questions and we can help.

Most common errors are when using Variables (I know this one well). They are now replaced with Form Properties and local variables instead of public variables.

Once you get "over the hump" and actually create a working form from your previous one it will be fun. Until then, it will be work.



Don Higgins

http://www.crewchiefpro.com

 

[Mike Lewis]

I agree with the others. You could in theory just run the existing forms. Assuming they are SPR files, they will run just like a PRG.

But, really, there's no point in doing that. You might as well stick with 2.6. If you want to get any benefit from VFP, I'd advise you to create all your forms as proper VFP forms.

Mike

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Mike Lewis (Edinburgh, Scotland)

My Visual FoxPro site: www.ml-consult.co.uk

 

[amwprogg]

Thanks for all your input.
I think I'll just recreate the system in VFP9 based on the original - it sounds like the easiest option.
Andy.