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From: layne@mum.cis.ohio-state.edu (eric b layne)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac
Subject: Version 2.0 of 4th Dimension
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Date: 26 Sep 89 20:46:17 GMT
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I too think version 2 is much faster already.  It also has many nice 
new features.  However, there are some things that are a bit wierd.

There is no way to delete fields or files.  The manuals say to save
your unwanted files/fields in case you need them later.  This seems like
a step backwards to me.  Any idea of the reason behind it?

The window system doesn't work the same way.  Before the window appeared
on top of what ever was on the screen.  (i.e. dialog, input layout, etc.)
Now, it reverts back to the title screen and displays the window.  This 
is not always desirable.

Has anyone else had problem with the modify record command.  Sometimes
4d totally ignores that command (I'll go into debug mode and watch it and
it doesn't do anything when it hits it.)

I was also hoping the new version would include some way to access data 
in other 4d file.  You know, the way Foxbase has the view window where you
can load multiple databases.

I also can't find the 100X speed improvement Acius promised.  Foxbase is 
much faster at indexing.