Hi,
I'm working as a software developer in Progress 4GL.
In the past I've worked with .NET. There was a microsoft program named Sourcesafe that was very usefull for source control. If you "check out" then you're the only one who can modify the file, until you "check in" again, then anyone can get the new version. You can also see what changed compared to previous check-outs.
Is there something similar like that available for Progress?
kind regards,
Michael D
There was a microsoft program named Sourcesafe that was very usefull for source control.
Deprecated nowadays, replaced by MS Team Foundation Server.
Is there something similar like that available for Progress?
A lot depends on your version of Progress.
First there is Roundtable - a Progress specific tool with huge strengths on deployment and impact analysis: http://www.tugboatsoftware.com/roundtable/solutions-scm.php
In OpenEdge 10.1, 10.2, there is a new IDE based on Eclipse (OpenEdge Architect). That makes it trivial to work with any (modern) SCM tool, like
- Subversion
- Perforce
- Team Foundation Server
- ...
Of course, Roundtable has an Eclipse plugin as well.
thank you for your answer, I will look into this.
HI,
Can anyone give me a list of steps I need to make our openedge appbuilder run with team foundation server or subversion?
thx
The AppBuilder does not have a plugin Architecture - so there is no out of the box integration available (but full sourcecode if you'd wanna try yourself). You also might try to customize _adeevent.p
For SVN you'd have to use the Windows Explorer client Tortoise SVN.
The Eclipse based OpenEdge Architect offers SCM integration.
If you want SCM that's integrated into OE Studio (and Architect too, now), look at Roundtable (http://www.tugboatsoftware.com/roundtable/).
-- peter
I'm aware of roundtable TSMS and it seems the most logical choice, but my employer is familiar with it and tried it and wasn't pleased with it. Apparantly there are plans to use Eclipse for Openedge.
What do I need to do to get Eclipse to run with Openedge? So I can create and modify p-files, ... with Eclipse instead of AppBuilder.
You need Openedge Architect
Julian
What do I need to do to get Eclipse to run with Openedge? So I can create and modify p-files, ... with Eclipse instead of AppBuilder.
You didn't mention your version. OpenEdge Architect is available since 10.1A - but I'd really recommend a recent release (10.2B).
If you do not get your licenses from the PSDN subscription you need to get in touch with your Progress rep for getting OpenEdge Architecte licenses. You may have to trade in your OpenEdge Studio licenses In that case request a long term trial of the OpenEdge Architect so that you have a smooth transition period.
If you have PSDN licenses, just install both.