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> Data Entry Constraints
> Localizing Your Software
> FileMaker Pro to Revolution Part Two
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Rotating Polygons
How to Rotate a Polygon in Revolution

Its the summer, the holidays are upon us, and you have lots of time on your hands for learning Revolution! This special edition of RevUp focuses on how-to tutorials, to give you that running start. Back by popular request, Robert Cailliau shows us how to rotate polygons in Revolution. Clear instructions, annotated code and several examples make this an easy to follow tutorial for anyone puzzled by object manipulation. Download the stack and study the annotated code example to learn how to do this useful task yourself. READ MORE >

Data Entry Constraints

If you've ever done consulting for a small business or organization, one of the headaches you've invariably run into is data entered a variety of different ways. Some dates have two-digit years while others have four. Some cash amounts have currency symbols and commas while others are plain. The variations are endless, it seems.

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Localizing Your Software

The second part of this tutorial series looks at creating your database in NativeSpeak so that you can begin storing strings for translation when localizing your software. Lavishly illustrated with screenshots, get to grips with new markets for your software!

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FileMaker Pro to Revolution Part Two

This tutorial continues explaining how to migrate your Filemaker database to Revolution, using FM Pro Migrator. In this section the conversion is covered in detail, including any cosmetic changes that may be needed after conversion.

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