Migration from Forms 4.5 to Forms 6.0
We are currently using Oracle Forms 4.5 and Reports 2.5 and would like to upgrade to Oracle Forms 6i an Reports 6i by next year. We still plan to use the client/server setup. Do we need another machine for the Oracle Forms server and Oracle Reports server if we still plan to have a client/server setup? Our ultimate plan is to be on Oracle 9iDS by late next year. Please advise if another machine is still needed in this Oracle Developer 6i upgrade. Thanks.
If you are staying client/server all you really need to do is recompile the forms. I cannot see much need to have both versions on a client at the same time, and you don't have to upgrade all clients at the same time.
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Hotkey (Ctrl+B) is not working after migration from Forms 6i to 10g
Dear Gurus,
Need your help regarding the following problem:
After migrating from Forms 6i to 10g (Rel 2), Ctrl+B (used to list the blocks in a form) hotkey is not working anymore (all other hotkeys are working fine). I've checked my FMRWEB.RES and it contains an entry for Ctrl+B:
66 : 2 : "Ctrl+B" : 70 : "Block Menu"
Additional Information:
OS: AIX
NLS_LANG = UTF8
fmrweb_utf8.res also contains the same text for Ctrl+B as above.
I tried to reproduce it on my Windows Machine (with NLS_LANG set to AMERICAN_AMERICA.WE8ISO8859P1) and its not working as well. I don't have right to put move files on AIX server but i can try anything (on my local system) suggested by the Oracle gurus.
Best Regards,Dear Gerd,
"are you sure, that it is the hotkey"
Yes, i am dead sure. Since:
(1) It was working fine in forms 6i
(2) If you run a form and select Help => Keys, you will see Ctrl+B on the top of list
The problem is its not taking into account the keys which i am defining in the file (although i am following the same procedure detailed on metalink.oracle.com).
Regards -
Run a report in Forms 9i after migration from Forms 6i
Hi,
I face the following problem:
We do have to migrate from Forms 6i to 9i. In our "old" application, reports where called by using RUN_PRODUCT (in different forms and menues). But to start a report in 9i environment, RUN_REPORT_OBJECT must be used. Does the report has to be an object in the calling form or is it possble to start it as we used to directly from the file system ?
Regards,
Markushi
you need to create a report object in the object navigator.
and follow these
declare
repid REPORT_OBJECT;
v_rep VARCHAR2(100);
rep_status VARCHAR2(20);
pl_id paramlist;
d date;
BEGIN
/* for passing parameters
PL_ID:=GET_PARAMETER_LIST('P1');
IF(ID_NULL(PL_ID)) THEN
PL_ID:=CREATE_PARAMETER_LIST('P1');
ELSE
DESTROY_PARAMETER_LIST('p1');
PL_ID:=CREATE_PARAMETER_LIST('P1');
end if;
select to_char(max(start_date),'dd-mon-yyyy') into d from work_schedule_detail;
add_parameter(pl_id,'MACHINE',text_parameter,'C');
-- add_parameter(pl_id,'S245',text_parameter,'HI FROM FORM');
repid := find_report_object(:report_list);
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_EXECUTION_MODE,BATCH);
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_COMM_MODE,SYNCHRONOUS);
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_DESTYPE,cache);
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_DESFORMAT,'htmlcss');
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_SERVER,'rep_devserver');
--SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_OTHER,'paramform=yes');
use only if u r using reports parameter form
need some coding in reports before parameter form trigger
IF(:report_list NOT IN ('monthly_exp')) THEN
-- SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_OTHER,'MACHINE=C');
SET_REPORT_OBJECT_PROPERTY(repid,REPORT_OTHER,
'paramform=yes P_USER_CONNECT=PAYROLL/PAYROLL@PINNACLE
P_SERVER_NAME=rep_devserver P_ACTION=http://devserver:7778/reports/rwservlet?');
v_rep := RUN_REPORT_OBJECT(repid);
else
for reports with out any parameters
v_rep := RUN_REPORT_OBJECT(repid);
end if;
rep_status := REPORT_OBJECT_STATUS(v_rep);
WHILE rep_status in ('RUNNING','OPENING_REPORT','ENQUEUED')
LOOP
rep_status := report_object_status(v_rep);
END LOOP;
IF rep_status = 'FINISHED' THEN
/*Display report in the browser*/
WEB.SHOW_DOCUMENT('http://devserver:7778/reports/rwservlet/getjobid'||
substr(v_rep,instr(v_rep,'_',-1)+1)||'?'||'server=rep_devserver','_blank');
ELSE
message('Error when running report');
END IF;
END; -
Steps to migrate from former budgeting to BCS
can any one suggest the complete steps to migrate from former budgeting to BCS and what are the steps which are to specially cared of.
Hi,
Follow these instructions:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_erp60_sp/helpdata/en/7b/981b57da056c48904c8a9c0df67b51/frameset.htm
They are quite complete and if you do not have any specific developments in your SAP system, then you should not encounter any problem during the migration process.
Regards,
Eli -
MIgration from forms 6i to 10g - Webutil migration also required?
Do we need to migrate webutil.pll and webutil.olb files as well during migration?
Best regards,
I have a tool to migrate from Forms & Reports Ordem call, which allows the automatic migration of Oracle Forms Developer written in versions 3.0, 4.5, 5.0, 6i or 9i to the latest version Oracle Forms Developer 10g to 10g or JAVA .
If you require more information from our tool I can send information to e [email protected] and gladly put myself in communication with you and review the issue in detail.
DANIEL TRIANA -
Migrate from forms 3.0 to forms 7.0
I want to know ho to go about for migrating from forms 3.0
to forms 7.0?
Also I want to know what does the object type
sqr,rpt,pc & ext stand for?
thanks in advance.
Regards,
Debasish.FIrst thing, there is no Forms 7 - the next release of Forms aftre 6i will be Oracle9i Forms.
Anyway to migrate a Form I would suggest looking at the OTN papers as we have a note on migrating Forms 3 -> Forms 6.
otn.oracle.com/products/forms
You will have to do this before you migrate to Oracle 9i Forms.
Regards
Grant Ronald
Forms Product Management -
Migrating from Forms 3.0 to Forms 6.0
Can we migrate from Forms 3.0 to Forms 6.0
directly using Developer 6.0 tool.Hello.
We are currently upgrading our app. from forms 3.0 to 6i
charaacter-mode.
I would like to hearsome tips from your experience.
Thanks,
Ofer Razon
[email protected] -
Display graphs in 10g on migration from forms 6i
Hello,
plesase can u tell me how will u display forms in 10g on migration from forms 6i?
mamataThe HOST command in Forms can only call procedures on the client that runs Forms (assuming you run Forms in client/server mode, this is the user's PC).
If you want to run a procedure on the database host, you have to call this procedure from the database, not from Forms.
In 8i the easiest way is to do this via a Java stored procedure:
http://asktom.oracle.com/pls/asktom/f?p=100:11:0::::P11_QUESTION_ID:952229840241 -
Migration from Forms 3.0 to 6i
We are planning migrate from C/S forms (V3.0) and reports to V6i to the web. We need an overall steps since we haven't done such migration recently. Any whitepaper, URL's would appreciate.
Thanks in advance.
Arun.Check out the migration section on OTN
http://otn.oracle.com/products/forms/techlisting.html#migration -
Migration from Form 4.5 to 6.0 PLS-00363
Hello everyone,
I have a pll in Form 4.5 and now want to migrate to Form 6.0. When I compile it appears an this error:
PLS-00363: expression str cannot be used as an assignment target
Cause: A literal, constant, IN parameter, loop counter, or function call was mistakenly used as the target of an assignment. For example, the following statement is illegal because the assignment target, 30, is a literal:
SELECT deptno INTO 30 FROM dept WHERE ... -- illegal
Action: Correct the statement by using a valid assignment target.
This is an example:
TYPE Tday IS RECORD(
num number(2);
month varchar(20);
year number(4);
FUNCTION get_day (day IN Tday,...)
Begin
c_error := calcultate_year(pyear);
day.year := year;
End;
What do I should to do?
Thanks for the help!
nullyou define day as an IN parameter, so you're not allowed to change it's value. You could define it as IN OUT.
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Data migration from Forms to Reports
Hello,
Does anyone know how to migrate numerous data from Oracle forms to reports, without using parameter lists or parameters, and also withour the use of temporary tables since my platform is 8.0.6 and forms 4.5?
Thanks for any replieshi daniel,
you could write your data from forms into a text file. seperate
the values using for example a comma (or something else).
use the text datasource in reports 9i to query directly from
this file.
find more information here:
http://otn.oracle.com/products/reports/htdocs/getstart/examples/textPDS/index.html
regards,
christian -
Migration from Forms 9i to forms 10g (10.1.2)
I am planning for migration activites from Forms 9i and Reports 9i to Oracle 10g Forms and Reports ( Rel 2 i.e. 10.1.2).
What are new or removed from 10g forms and repots which was there in Forms 9i ?
Is there any difference between these two versions ? If No then why there are two diff versions in 10g Forms itself (9.0.4 and 10.1.2)
Which version of JInitiator I have to use for forms 10g ?The versioning scheme is confusing I agree. 9.0.4 and 10.1.2 are the real versions. 10g versions are marketing driven versions.
10.1.2 is a major revision which means that you have to recompile your forms (if made in earlier versions of Forms) to make them run. 10.1.2 is built on a new version of the required support files (PLSQL for example).
You can use any supported version of Jinitiator that you like. -
Migrating from forms 6i to 10g
we are planning to upgrade from forms 6i to 10g
please provide me steps for migrating from oracle forms 6i to 10g
what are the prerequisite?
please help
thanks in advanceHi;
1. Here is Db installation related forum site. There are seeded forum site for forms.For your issue i suggest close your thread here as changing thread status to answered and move it to Forum Home » Application Development in PL/SQL » Forms which you can get more quick response
2. For your question see:
Migration to Designer 6i, 9i and 10g - FAQ [ID 198119.1]
What Is the Easiest and Quickest Way to Migrate From 6i To 10g Reports? [ID 316269.1]
PS:Please dont forget to change thread status to answered if it possible when u belive your thread has been answered, it pretend to lose time of other forums user while they are searching open question which is not answered,thanks for understanding
Regard
Helios -
Migration from Forms 9i to Jdeveloper 9i
Hello Friends,
I am in the process of analyzing if there is a way to migrate Oracle forms 9i forms to Jdeveloper 9i. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks
srinivasWe are also considering a move from Forms to Java. There are a number of reasons.
The first is a requirement to reduce the network usage across the WAN. WE have a newer application written in Java (JSP) and this shows vastly better network results.
Secondly, we hope to reduce the need for heavy weight JAVA engine in the browser.
Of course, for us, it may be more difficult as we use Designer 6i (and forms 6i) generating the vaste majority of our application. We would not want to lose this ability! -
Hello everybody.
Im working with RedHat Linux. 5, Forms & Reports 10.
Im seriously thinking to migrate my forms & reports aplication to java. I think that this tool do this.
Then I need read documentation about this, how are licencing, how I must install, testing and all this before take decition
and begin.
Can anyone send me a link, or some links, where I can read this?
Thanks in advanced & regards.Hi there,
First of all excuse me for the long delay in the response from the JHeadstart team - due to holidays and some misunderstandings nobody was looking after the forum for the last 2 weeks. From now on we are back on track though!
Now regarding your question - thanks for your interest! You can start by reading the following sites:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/jheadstart/files/jheadstart_FAQ.html
http://www.oracle.com/technology/products/jheadstart/index.html
You can ask more questions here, or email to idevcoe (underscore) nl (at) oracle (dot) com. If you want to purchase JHeadstart, you can contact your local Oracle Sales representative.
Regards,
Evert-Jan de Bruin
JHeadstart Team -
Migration from Forms 3 to Forms 6i
Hi,
Can any one provide me some insights into the forms 3 to Forms 6i migration? Is the exercise very difficult?
A conversion strategy or a migration hand book would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!!Ok - Alex - let me step you through (I don't always like to give a URL because I think its better to show people how to find information for yourself).
So you are on otn.oracle.com/products/forms. this is the "home" for Oracle Forms technical information
YOu are wanting to migrate to 6i so you click on the link
Oracle Forms Release 6i
All Papers Sep 2003
Now since you are migrating from 3.0 - do a search on the page for 3.0
You should find a paper which helps.
You can also ask Oracle Support for relevant notes by logging onto metalink.oracle.com
Hope this helps.
Grant
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