News about the future of myvdb (Page 1 of 2)

I looked at this alternative projects.

Symphytum. This is a very simple system that offers data storage in tables without relational relationships. But I liked the editing form editor.
Limnor Studio. This is too complicated system, although it is positioned as a no-code system, the interface is quite complicated, I could not figure it out quickly.
NSBase. Close analogue, clear and simple concept. Localization is lame, but it's not critical.

I would add DataExpress to this list, but this system does not have localization into languages other than Russian.

Greetings!

I am with you...

Nice comparisons K and thank you.  That DataExpress seems like a clone of MVD

Is there any help in english ?  Does it create also sn exe file like mvdb?

Hi Joshua, Jean, Konstantin, Everyone,
I suppose there are several reasons why people look for alternatives to MVD, principally:
1.  Discontinued Software
This issue is not unique to MVD - there are many examples of software which are no longer in active development (including, I believe, NS Base that has been previously mentioned).  However, unless you stick with something that is so mainstream (eg Access - no thanks!), there will always be an element of risk that a product may be discontinued.
2.  Lack of functionality
What appears to be a lack of functionality is often simply a lack of awareness of all of MVD's features.  I have been using MVD for a few years now and yet I still find new things almost every time I use it.  I don't imagine any of us use MVD to its full potential. 
When Dmitry was actively supporting MVD, he was often too helpful and provided new functions promptly and on request when perhaps the same thing could have been achieved if we had just approached our problems from a different direction.
3.  Lack of support.
This is always a concern with any software.  However, I have always found the Forum to be an excellent place to come to for help;  so long as the Forum remains available to us, then I don't have too many concerns.
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One alternative that I have tried is Visual Neo Win which appears to be a logical advance on MVD;  but with more options (just how many styles of 'button' do you need!!), more database connectivity etc etc comes more complexity.  Each of us has to decide at which point it is an acceptable trade-off.
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Having investigated most of the alternatives that have been mentioned on the Forum (and from Google searches) over the years, all that they do is simply remind me of the reasons why I chose MVD in the first place;  it's balance of 'ease of use' and functionality (either directly or through scripts) is hard to beat.
Derek.

Funny enough K245 just posted that link in another thread earlier over here

Hi Derek, thanks also for sharing your thoughts on this too.  I don't see any need to switch to another alternative for MVD.  However, I do browse out of curiosity from time to time.
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I totally agree, and I was thinking about that just earlier today actually.  It is rather mind boggling at how Dmitry has created such an exceptional tool.  Nothing that I have used has even come close to its simple efficiency packed with such potential.
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A year or so ago, I had a slight concern about the newer versions of windows being an issue.  It is reassuring to know that some of you are still going strong even on those platforms too.
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Going between 7 and 10, 11- I had noticed a few minor quirks with certain control properties being slightly different (such as colors not being recognized).  I'm sure this will slowly get worst over time as MS continues making these unnecessary changes to windows.  Bah!
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To specify what I was referring to about "certain control properties i.e. colors not being recognized" was the combobox.
Using Windows 7, the BgColor property can be set
Using Windows 11, in order to set BgColor, the Searchable property must also be set to true
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I am probably one of the few that even cares about this   but I use it occasionally
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And yes, the members of this forum are also the other part that make it so great!  Thank you all for that!
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-joshuA

We will continue to be present on this forum which has taught us so much. Thank you all.

I think I stay with MVDB. As long the forum is alive then there is no worry.  DataExpress is a great software, but if it had a help file in english it would be much better. A minus the it has no executable file and no database file.

Hello everyone, my concern is related to the fact that sooner or later, hopefully later, compatibility with future versions of the operating system will cease.
Thank you for your alternative suggestions.
I've tried Visualneo these days but the feeling it left me was that of a claustrophobic closure between the wizards. Another concern is to end up in the vortex of paid plugins.
It's a good product, but the freedom that myvdb offers is unmatched.
With myvdb you can do everything that comes to your mind in a thousand ways, offering the possibility of creating a very professional final product.
The only alternative solution, in my opinion, will be to switch to lazarus ... but for the near future I will continue to use this product which represents a unique and rare pearl in the panorama of rad applications.
Another strong point is this forum (I've never seen such an active and productive forum!) characterized by an enormous willingness of the more expert users to help those, like me, who need clarification.
Thank you all.

runabase
https://runabase.com/

Hi vovka,

Yeah- sadly, I have not done so.
Да, к сожалению, я этого не сделал.
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Thanks for sharing that demo.  It is second on my list- especially since there are English translations.
Спасибо, что поделились этой демонстрацией. Он стоит вторым в моем списке - тем более, что есть перевод на английский язык.

-joshuA

https://mydataexpress.ru/