Introducing R:BASE eXtreme

Razzak introduced the “Extreme Dream Team”, the ones that keep things going and keep things running smoothly at the RBTI office. Donna Memon and John Minyo comprise the “Extreme Dream Team.”

RBTI now has an automated phone system. It is very important to review the new Software Assurance Plan options. Which option you select (or choose not accept) is determined by how much you value your investment in R:BASE. Your selection determines your level of support.

Razzak Memon: “Know Your Goals and Don’t Let Anyone Distract You from Your Path”

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Razzak asserted that everything begins with a vision. He then presented a series of slides showing some of the key events surrounding the birth of R:BASE Technologies following the sad events of March 13, 1998. This date marks what could have been the end of R:BASE when Abacus Computing went bankrupt.

Razzak put everything on the line to personally ensure that R:BASE did not die. Bringing R:BASE back from the brink of death, R:BASE has flourished due to Razzak’s vision.
The remarkable thing about the slide presentation was that it wasn’t done with PowerPoint but using the new R:BASE eXtreme.

Introducing the 2nd Generation: R:eXtreme (v. 9.0)
The 2nd Generation of R:BASE will be called R:BASE eXtreme. RBTI is taking advantage of the numerous features of the Microsoft programming environment.

Razzak introduced many of the new and enhanced features of R:BASE eXtreme. Some of the many noteworthy features are: support for longer file name paths (versus the 52 character limit in 7.6 and V-8), Help button on just about every dialog box, and database explorer enhancements. Just about everything is now drag-and-drop.

The database explorer has a familiar look and feel compared to previous versions but there are numerous usability enhancements and new features under the hood. The form designer will now have all of the options exposed. Currently this functionality is limited to the Enterprise Edition.

Enhancements to the report and label designers were reviewed. Over 50 new themes have been added bringing the total to 86. Themes can be easily previewed.

The R> has been enhanced with the addition of an optional history window.

A simple demonstration using the DIR ­command illustrated eXtreme’s blazing speed compared to Turbo V-8. Very enticing!

eXtreme is still in development and will not be released for general beta testing until Razzak says so.