Question 64bit/32bit cross-compatibility

[jdpjamesp]

In Openedge 11.3, I know the rcode is cross compatible between 32 and 64 bit platforms, but what about the .wrx files? Does anyone have any experience?

 

[TomBascom]

They don't work on UNIX. UNIX is a real OS that doesn't encourage embedding of viruses in application code

 

[jdpjamesp]

Hehe Talking Windows here. Sorry

 

[TomBascom]

Is that that dying desktop platform from Microsoft?

 

[jdpjamesp]

Something like that!

 

[RealHeavyDude]

As far as I know: WRX files are containers for OCX controls. If the OCX controls are 32Bit ( like the ones for example used in Dynamics ) then you can't use them with a 64Bit Progress executable like the prowin.exe that comes with OE 11.3. You need to stay with the prowin32.exe. Maybe the WRX files themselves are not bit-sensitive but the embedded OCX controls are.

Heavy Regards, RealHeavyDude.

 

[jdpjamesp]

Thanks RHD. That could be an issue. We will have to find a way around it.

 

[gareth.roberts]

I've done some testing with this and you don't need to change your wrx files you just have to have the 64 bit version (assuming one exists) of the OCX registered.

 

[jdpjamesp]

Now that's better news! Thanks gareth.