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This article combines in one place information and files for all updates to DataFlex 3.2 for Linux since release.
*** Installation Instructions ***
1. Backup your existing DataFlex 3.2 installation. You can do so by simply copying or archiving the folder in which it is installed.
2. Extract the files in df32linuxupdates.tar with subdirectories (tar -xvf) over the existing DataFlex 3.2 installation.
This will add or replace the following files:
- /df32/bin/dfquery
- /df32/doc/3.2_Fixed_Bug_List.pdf
- /df32/doc/3.2_Language_Changes.pdf
- /df32/doc/3.2_on_WinNT_and_2000.pdf
- /df32/doc/DataFlex 3.2 Installation and Environment Guide.pdf
- /df32/doc/Using_DDOs_in_3.2.pdf
- /df32/doc/DFQ1025Changes.txt
- /df32/lib/autogen.flx
- /df32/lib/dfq.flx
- /df32/lib/dfquery.flx
- /df32/lib/terminfo/linux_us.ti
- /df32/src/source/autogen.src
- /df32/usr/setdd
- /df32/usr/setddx
3. Change directory to /usr/local/df32/lib/terminfo
4. Type the following command in order to compile the new .ti file: dftic linux_us.ti
*** Update Info ***
Below is information on what individual updates are combined in this tar archive and details on those updates.
1. dfquery, dfquery.flx
This adds the dfquery utility from prior DataFlex revisions back to DataFlex 3.2. This utility had been replaced by dfq, which can be used with databases other than the embedded (DataFlex) database. More information regarding this update can be found in Knowledge Base article 1550: http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1550
2. 3.2_Fixed_Bug_List.pdf, 3.2_Language_Changes.pdf, 3.2_on_WinNT_and_2000.pdf, "DataFlex 3.2 Installation and Environment Guide.pdf", Using_DDOs_in_3.2.pdf
Documentation for DataFlex 3.2 in PDF format. This includes the installation and environment guide, Using DDO's in 3.2, 3.2 Language Changes, 3.2 on Windows NT/2000, and the fixed bug list.
3. autogen.flx, autogen.src
Solves a problem where the code generated by DFAuto/Autogen prints the year 106 instead of 2006 in the comments and copyright text strings. This issue is also discussed in Knowledge Base article 2281: http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=2281
4. dfq.flx
Version 1.025 of dfq, which includes numerous updates and bug fixes. Full details of the updates to dfq can be read in
DFQ1025Changes.txt in the \doc folder.
5. linux_us.ti
Solves these 2 keyboard problems:
1. The delete key is acting like the escape key or is not responding at all
2. There is a few seconds delay in the response of the escape key
These issues are also discussed in Knowledge Base article 1733: http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1733
6. setdd, setddx
Solves an issue with keys not being set correctly when using setdd or setddx to set your DataFlex environment. You can read more about this issue in Knowledge Base article 1775: http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1775
This article is recommended reading for the following keywords and/or categories:
3.2 dfq dfquery dfauto setdd setddx linux_us.ti terminfo
Web Links Related to this Article
DAW Knowledge Base article 1550: INFO: Updated version of DFQuery for DataFlex 3.2
URL=http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1550
DAW Knowledge Base article 1733: PROBLEM: Delete key is functioning as the escape key
URL=http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1733
DAW Knowledge Base article 1775: PROBLEM: Keys do not Work When Using Setdd or Setddx on Linux
URL=http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=1775
DAW Knowledge Base article 2281: UPDATE: Updated DataFlex 3.2 source code for DFAuto auto generate program that solves date issues
URL=http://www.dataaccess.com/kbasepublic/KBPrint.asp?ArticleID=2281
File df32linuxupdates.tar
URL=http://www.dataaccess.com/KBasePublic/Files/2292.df32linuxupdates.tar
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