> > I have an existing Vox7 multiuser APP that has been working on a single office PC network (5 PCS).
> >
> > I have a need to open another office and access this application via the internet. I also have a need to access the application from a laptop when I am out of town.
> >
> > I have had advise to set up a VPN for the remote laptops and to set up a terminal server for the remote office.
> >
> > First, is all of this possible, and also must the application be modified?
> >
> > I am asking general questions so that I may receive you guidance and advice.
> >
> > Thanks, PAul D'Anna
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> We run an app over TS and here are a couple of points we found.
> 1) Colours : Anything less than Win 2003 Server does not display all the colours available.
> 2) Bitmap : sys(602,0) switching bitmaps off can speed up the app.
> 3) are you running on TS: if OS(10) = 256
To add to the above:
You cannot access the COM port on the local computer on less than win2003.
You can have XP themes if you have enough bandwidth.
Be very careful with colours.especially bitmaps as the palette used will depend on the order the objects are instantiated.
With regard to Martin's point above:
> 2) Bitmap : sys(602,0) switching bitmaps off can speed up the app.
DONT do that or your screen will not refresh properly giving a terrible look. Provided you have a fast enough line( and now a days most lines are fast) the speed increase is not noticable but the crappy screen effect really is.
And to answer your question, the App does not need ANY modification to run other than the runtime files need to be installed on the TS for ALL USERS.