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Announcing the V3.1 Upgrade
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MKF Solutions is happy to announce the release of
Database Oasis V3.1. The version 3.1 upgrade includes the following
improvements:
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Database Oasis now supports relational
databases. This gives users the ability to have
multiple sub-records linked to a master parent
record. For example, this can be used to allow
you to add a single company record and create
multiple contacts associated with the company.
It can also be used for things like adding jobs
to a customer record, payment dates to an
invoice, individual visits to a medical record,
etc.
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Significant enhancements have been made to
security in Professional Edition. In past
versions, if a user had access to Database
Oasis, he or she had full access to all
displays. We now provide the ability to control
who can view, edit data, and modify each
individual display.
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A new field type has been added for auto
incrementing fields. This is a numeric field
that automatically increases by one for each new
record. This field type is commonly used to
assign a unique number to each record.
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In the past, picture fields were limited to
either stretching the picture to fit the frame,
or trimming the picture. Depending on the size
and shape of the graphic in relation to the
frame, stretching could cause the picture to
distort and trimming could remove too much of
the image, making it difficult to see. Picture
fields have been enhanced to include an
additional option to size the picture to the
frame while maintaining the ratio. This will
prevent distortion of pictures, and still allow
the entire picture to be viewed without any of
the image being cut off.
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The Professional Edition report designer
includes many enhancements, including built in
labels, a quick report wizard that allows you to
select fields and have the report layout
automatically built, sub-reports with the option
to print in columns, and the ability to print
shapes, logos, and picture fields.
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The quick Print feature now gives the option to
print all fields or select the fields for the
report. When selecting fields, you can set their
order, providing more control over the report
output.
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Tab order may now be set in the display
designer.
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In the past, the data in picture fields was
stored on your hard drive and Database Oasis
just linked to the file. This created issues on
some networks because not all users had access
to the location where the pictures was stored.
Instead of linking to picture files, graphics
are now embedded in the database to eliminate
access issues over networks.
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The Link feature, which was previously limited
to Professional Edition, is now available in
Basic Edition.
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The import feature has been enhanced to include
import into check boxes and date fields.
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As of the 3.1.1 update:
There is now a Purge All Records option
available to administrators that will clear all
records from a display.
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As of the 3.1.2 update:
This version fixed a bug when launching the
custom report designer in new installations.
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As of the 3.1.3 update:
This release fixed a bug that didn't allow
pictures in embedded picture fields to be
cleared.
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As of the 3.1.4 update:
A new date calculation has been added that will
return the count of days since the date in a
specified date field.
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As of the 3.1.5 update:
The ability to hide labels on checkboxes has been added. Various minor bug fixes.
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As of the 3.1.6 update:
A bug fix was made to the report designer, and
an issue was resolved around an incorrect
version mismatch error.
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As of the 3.1.7 update:
Improvements to handling of relational data. Now requires Version 4.0 of the .Net framework.
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Version 2.9 Changes
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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.
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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.
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You may now set the number of decimal places for
numeric based calculated fields (math
calculations).
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Date fields are now available in the field list
for text based calculations (combining a field
with another field or a text value).
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The Sum Numeric Fields calculated field has been
expanded to include an option to calculate the
average instead of the sum.
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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.)
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The Sort feature now includes a third sort
criterion.
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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.
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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.)
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A new Copy option has been added to the Data
menu in displays to allow you to quickly copy a
record.
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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.
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When selecting a font for an object in the
designer, it is now possible to select a font
color.
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Objects in the designer may now be deleted using
the Delete key on your keyboard.
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The Cancel button is now enabled when adding a
field in the designer.
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Numeric and date fields are now available in
record search.
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The product has been enhanced to support 64 bit
computers.
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The report designer now lets you create data
groupings. This allows you to include summary
information for subsets of your report data. |
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The report designer now includes bands for a
page header and page footer.
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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
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Download Version 2.9 now
View upgrade
instructions.
Version 2.8 Changes
The version 2.8 upgrade included the
following improvements:
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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.
Click here
for more information.
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Version 2.7 Changes
The version 2.7 upgrade included the
following improvements:
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A new field type has been added for date
fields. This field includes a popup calendar
for quick date entry.
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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.
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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. |
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The navigation bar and tools pane have
options to minimize individual sections to
better support users running in low monitor
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Version 2.6 Changes
The version 2.6 upgrade included the
following improvements:
Version 2.5 Changes
The
version 2.5 upgrade included the following improvements:
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Database Oasis now includes an Import Module
which will allow you to import delimited
files or Excel spreadsheets.
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Numeric fields now provide the ability to
control the number of decimal places to use.
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You can now edit notes fields in list view.
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You can now size all rows in list view by
adjusting the size of any row.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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