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That is a great book to have. Another one you can get via Amazon is 1001 Ways to Work with DATES in WebFOCUS. It was written when version 7 was out but it still applies to version 8.
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Chuck Wolff - Focal Point Moderator WebFOCUS 7x and 8x, Windows, Linux All output Formats
Posts: 2127 | Location: Customer Support | Registered: April 12, 2005
Thanks for the reply... there are few books on that site:
WebFOCUS Keysheet FOCUS Keysheet FOCUS for Windows Keysheet The Dates book FastReport.Net Keysheet
I'm in a Windows shop so I guess I'll get the FOCUS for Windows Keysheet book (I guess that means I won't need the FOCUS Keysheet book). I'm not sure what the difference is with the FOCUS vs WebFOCUS book. I'll get the Dates book, 'cause I've heard alot about it. I've got no idea what the FastReport.Net book is about.
Anyway, the site itself doesn't really give an explanation of what are in these books so I was hoping some of you folks knew.
You only need the WebFOCUS keysheet and the dates books. Forget about the FOCUS and FOCUS for Windows ones. I have not heard of FastReport.Net I don't think it has anything to do with WebFOCUS and looks pretty pricey for not knowing what it is really about.
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Chuck Wolff - Focal Point Moderator WebFOCUS 7x and 8x, Windows, Linux All output Formats
Posts: 2127 | Location: Customer Support | Registered: April 12, 2005
Shingle The WebFOCUS Keysheet is the most up to date (through version 8.02). FOCUS for Windows is for the discontinued Windows version (ended at version 6.4e – 2011). FOCUS Keysheet is for Mainframe/ Midframe versions (CMS, MVS, TSO, UNIX, VAX, Wang etc.). The Dates book covers all platforms and versions of FOCUS/WebFOCUS. At it’s core FOCUS is compatible in all versions. Features may vary based on version. FastReport is a low cost reporting tool that has nothing to do with FOCUS.
WebFOCUS 8.0.2, FOCUS since 1977 - John@Aviter.com PDF , Excel, FOCUS, Author of the Keysheets and Dates book. www.Aviter.com
Originally posted by John W Price: Shingle The WebFOCUS Keysheet is the most up to date (through version 8.02). FOCUS for Windows is for the discontinued Windows version (ended at version 6.4e – 2011). FOCUS Keysheet is for Mainframe/ Midframe versions (CMS, MVS, TSO, UNIX, VAX, Wang etc.). The Dates book covers all platforms and versions of FOCUS/WebFOCUS. At it’s core FOCUS is compatible in all versions. Features may vary based on version. FastReport is a low cost reporting tool that has nothing to do with FOCUS.
Thanks for the reply John. I did purchase the eBooks for The WF Keysheet and Dates book, but there seems to be a problem. I got a receipt, but I did not get an email with a link to the eBooks. I checked my junk mail too. I tried contacting Aviter a few ways but I haven't gotten anything back. Could you help me out? I can PM you the receipt number is that helps.