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TOPICS
News & Notes
Learn Alpha Five
Tips & Tricks
Tech Corner
Developer Spotlight
CONTENTS
Welcome
Alpha Five Developer's Conference
Alpha Five to the Rescue
Building an Application
Interview with Steve Workings
Quick "Find" button.
Alpha Four to Alpha Five transition
"Hot" keys for non-mouse users
AlphaHolic Anonymous
About the Editors...
Welcome
Welcome to our first issue. Here's what we hope to accomplish with this newsletter. Plus, we've included some useful links.
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Alpha Five Developer's Conference
by Ira J. Perlow

The Developer's Conference is coming! DON'T MISS IT!!
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Alpha Five to the Rescue
by Jim Chapman

This article shows a creative use of Alpha Five. Alpha Five's power and simplicity allow you to solve everyday real world problems. After reading this article you will understand why stop watch manufacturers are being threatened by Alpha Five!
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Building an Application
by Bill Warner

Many new users will create a data-entry form that serves their needs, and will leave it at that. However, it only takes a little extra work to create a professional-looking application that is also easier to use. Here's how:
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Interview with Steve Workings
by Jim Chapman

Steve Workings, one of the best known and respected Alpha database developers, joins us on our premier issue. In this interview, Steve gives us an insight into his world of database developer and shares his thoughts on his favorite database tool.
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Quick "Find" button.
by Bill Warner

By replacing a field label with a field label button, you can make finding a record in your data-entry form simpler and more intuitive. Here's how:
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Alpha Four to Alpha Five transition
by Bill Warner

Are you converting to Alpha Five after using (and probably loving) Alpha Four? Does the new program seem foreign and frightening, particularly the scripts? If so, here are a few simple scripts that might make the transition easier.
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"Hot" keys for non-mouse users
You can make your application more keyboard-friendly by creating a "hot" key for your buttons.
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AlphaHolic Anonymous
by jc

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About the Editors...
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