NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #26/NN_1992_26.iso/spool/comp/database/7788

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From: [e-mail] (David M. Todd)
Subject: Re: Changes in Advanced Revelation from 1.16 to 3.0
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While I agree that the tradeup process from 1.x versions of Revelation
to 3.0 is complex, I think RTI has handled it pretty well.   I would
like to see some processes more automated (e.g. updating dictionary
MSTR fields, changing column names in windows) and some code provided
for evaluating changes needed in existing code and making some of the
easier changes (changing column names in braces and xlates).  However,
many of these changes are necessary only to optimize the application,
not to run it under 3.0.  You can handle the new file/table names by
setting up aliases and there is no requirement, for example to use
SOURCE rather than a BP file.  Sure, I would haved *loved* an easier
tradeup, but I decided a long time ago I wouldn't give up the power of
Revelation for easier use, and the tech support has been good.


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