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JavaDemo_Installer

Q&A databases can be converted to a true relational database using Java as the programming language. This simple demo illustrates what a converted Q&A might look like. This demo was based on the DTFWIN DEMO (see below), which uses a combination of Q&A Windows and our DTFWIN program. If you want, you can download that demo and open the databases with Q&A Windows to compare what their forms look like to the Java demo equivalents.

The demo is of an extremely simple order entry application, with an ORDER, CUSTOMER, and STOCK database.

Why would you want to convert to something other than Q&A (or Sesame) when it is so easy to use? The basic answer is that it is an end user databases, designed for people who run their business by day and program Q&A by night. Many of our clients were the original developers of the Q&A databases currently in use. However, their businesses has been so successful that they have outgrown the capabilities of Q&A. Now when they need more features to support a more complicated business, they no longer have the time to do further development, let alone learn something entirely new.

As professional software developers, we at Software Services and Products can convert your Q&A databases to a true relational database and reprogram it in Java. With a true relational database, you have "scalability," which means that the amount of data you have can grow virtually without limits because, if needed, you can pick and choose another database to stand behind your application, a database with greater capabilities.

Programming it in Java means we are not constrained by the limitations of an end user database. We can deliver virtually any functionality you want. Data in multiple databases can easily be updated on the spot, with no need to wait for later batch posting processes run by hideously large DOS macros. We can also build web-based access to your data.

To run the demo, you need to have Java installed on your computer. Java was developed by Sun and can be installed at no charge. Your computer may already have it installed. Download the demo and try it. If you don't have Java on your computer, send us an e-mail and we'll provide download instructions.

DTFDATA DEMO

A  Q&A data extraction program that can also post. Extremely fast. Use Q&A 5 for real-time posting to multiple fields in multiple records. Unix version also available for web pages. DTFDATA can also create multiple extract records from single Q&A records, thereby "normalizing" your array or matrix information to make cross-tab and other reports easy to do. The demo has been improved to show all the features and to explain them more clearly.

Zip file:DemData.EXE

Install file: INSTALL.BAT

Run the demo:  DEMO.BAT

DTFWORD DEMO

A Q&A data extraction program that is expressly designed for use with MS Word. Very easy to use.

Zip file:  DemWord.EXE  

Install file:  Install.BAT

Run the demo:  Type EXPORT DBNAME and a wizard will guide you through a simple process that generates a ready-to-use file you can import immediately into Word or Access.

DTFTALK DEMO

With this program, you can put up a menu with multiple choices, ask the user to key in one or more values, display a file for viewing, or -- the most important use -- implement a wide picklist. This last option is used of course with DTFDATA, which is why DTFTALK is supplied without cost with DTFDATA. These various options can be used from BAT files as well as from within Q&A 5 databases. The demo needs no Q&A at all, but relies entirely on BAT files. The demo has several BAT files. Run these, they will demonstrate the various features of DTFTALK.

Zip file:  DemTalk.EXE

Run the demo:  Open a  DOS session and run the BAT files.

DTFWIN DEMO

This demonstrates DTFWIN, a Windows program that is customizable for exactly your application. This program allows you to have your own menu system with Q&A Windows databases. It enables macros and popup listboxes and automatic form changing and rapid navigation directly to a field regardless of which database it's on. And more.

Zip file:  WinDemo Installer.EXE

Install files:  WinDemo Installer.EXE      The default installation directory is C:\WinDemo.

Run the demo:  WinDemo.EXE

DTFWIN DEMO FOR Q&A 5

This version of the demo is compatible with Q&A 5 DOS, which must be installed on your computer.

Zip file:  DemWin5.EXE     The default installation directory is C:\QAWin.     

     If the file is saved in a different directory, the path in the WINDEMO.CFG must be modified.  

Run the demo:  WinDemo.EXE

DTFSPECS DEMO

Q&A programming tool. Makes it easier to understand all the specs in a database.

Zip file:  DemSpecs.EXE

Run the demo:  DEMO.EXE

Documentation:   README_S.TXT  and  TUTORIAL.TXT

DTFDOCTR DEMO

Q&A database administration tool. For diagnosing problems, repairing problems, extracting data from healthy database or corrupted databases, etc. This is an extremely useful tool if you use Q&A 5.

Zip file:  DocDemo.EXE

Run the demo:  Read the documentation for instructions.

Documentation:   README_O.TXT