Announcing the V2.9 Upgrade

MKF Solutions is happy to announce the release of Database Oasis V2.9. The version 2.9 upgrade includes the following improvements:

	It is now possible to create a calculated field based on another calculated field. A new option has also been added to allow you the option of whether or not to display a calculated field on the display. This allows you to create calculated fields that are just used in calculations or reports, without cluttering up your display.
	A new option has been added to allow you the option of whether or not to display a calculated field on the display. For example, you may need a calculation for a report or for use in another calculated field, but do not need to show it on your display.
	You may now set the number of decimal places for numeric based calculated fields (math calculations).
	Date fields are now available in the field list for text based calculations (combining a field with another field or a text value).
	The Sum Numeric Fields calculated field has been expanded to include an option to calculate the average instead of the sum.
	The filter builder in Professional Edition now allows up to twelve filter criteria. (This is an advanced feature that is not available in Basic Edition.)
	The Sort feature now includes a third sort criterion.
	A new Save option has been added to List View, Sort, and Filters. This allows you to save your configuration and quickly recall it later.
	A new Links feature has been added to Professional Edition. This feature allows you to link files, website URLs, and e-mail addresses to the records in your display. You can quickly launch any of the associated items from within the display. (This feature is not available in Basic Edition.)
	A new Copy option has been added to the Data menu in displays to allow you to quickly copy a record.
	It is now possible to move objects in the display designer using the keyboard. Pressing an arrow key on the keyboard moves the selected object one pixel at a time.
	When selecting a font for an object in the designer, it is now possible to select a font color.
	Objects in the designer may now be deleted using the Delete key on your keyboard.
	The Cancel button is now enabled when adding a field in the designer.
	Numeric and date fields are now available in record search.
	The product has been enhanced to support 64 bit computers.
	The report designer now lets you create data groupings. This allows you to include summary information for subsets of your report data.
	The report designer now includes bands for a page header and page footer.
	New box and cross band line options have been added to the report designer. The box option allows you to quickly draw a box around report elements. The cross band line option allows you to create a vertical line that extends across multiple bands, for example, from a page header into the detail band.

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Version 2.8 Changes

The version 2.8 upgrade included the following improvements:

Database Oasis has changed the backend database from Microsoft SQL Express to VistaDB. This database requires less hard drive space and avoids issues that have been encountered around database installation and maintenance.

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Version 2.7 Changes

The version 2.7 upgrade included the following improvements:

	A new field type has been added for date fields. This field includes a popup calendar for quick date entry.
	A new field type has been added for list fields. This allows users to pre-configure a list of data entry options that can be entered into the field from a list to ensure rapid and consistent data entry. Fields can be setup to limit entry to list items, or to allow users the option of manually typing an entry in the field.
	A Print option has been added to give users the option to quickly print individual records. The record is printed with each field on a separate line in the order in which they appear on the display.

The navigation bar and tools pane have options to minimize individual sections to better support users running in low monitor resolutions.

Version 2.6 Changes

The version 2.6 upgrade included the following improvements:

	Users now have the option of purchasing a Professional Edition, which allows multiple users to work with the same database over a network.
	Professional Edition includes a custom report designer, which allows users to create and print custom reports.
	The backend database for both Basic Edition and Professional Edition was upgraded to Microsoft SQL Express.
	In past versions, logos were stored as a link to the graphic file on your hard drive or network. This has been changed to store a copy of the graphic in the database, allowing users to distribute templates without having to distribute separate graphic files. (Users upgrading from version 2.5 or earlier will need to open any displays with logos in the designer. A conversion process will be run to embed the graphic. - There is no need to open each logo separately; the conversion runs as soon as the designer is opened.)

Version 2.5 Changes

The version 2.5 upgrade included the following improvements:

	Database Oasis now includes an Import Module which will allow you to import delimited files or Excel spreadsheets.
	Numeric fields now provide the ability to control the number of decimal places to use.
	You can now edit notes fields in list view.
	You can now size all rows in list view by adjusting the size of any row.
	Printing in list view has been improved. The printout will now automatically adjust to your paper size. Control over the header and footer has been improved, allowing precise placement of text and the inclusion of variables such as the page count.
	You now have the ability to print lists to multiple file formats, including PDF and HTML. You can also automatically e-mail a PDF or Graphic version of your list.

· Have just downloaded new version -- CONGRATULATIONS--GREAT :-) — N. Eborall

If you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at Support@databaseoasis.com.