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Converting
From Alpha Four To Alpha Five
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The
key to going from Alpha Four to Alpha
Five (Version 2 and higher) is understanding
the change in terminology. What Alpha Four called
a "database", that is a .DBF file, is
called a "table" in Alpha Five. In Alpha
Five, a "database"
is a new entity, a collection of tables and sets.
Also,
be aware that only the .DBF files will convert.
You will need to recreate sets, field rules,
forms, etc.
HOW
TO PROCEED:
 Create
a new directory/folder for your Alpha Five data.
Copy your Alpha Four .DBF and .DBT files into
this folder.
In
Alpha Five, create a new database (note terminology
change), leave it empty, and save it in the Alpha
Five data folder you created in step #1.
In
the Alpha Five Control Panel, with your new database
open, click the Tables/Sets tab. Right-click in
the white space. Select "Add Table/Set" from
the options. Select a table (.DBF) from the same
data folder you created in step #1. Click open.
Repeat
step 3, adding each of your tables.
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