Helix RADE - 6.1.4

The best relational database I have ever used on the Mac. I am customer 269 and bought the initial software a week or two after it was first introduced.

I've tried to keep up with upgrades and see that I am one behind. I will correct that.

I presently have about 25 relations in use at this time.

Keep up the good work.

RubyDock

This new version of Helix, which includes the development RADE program as well as Client/Server and Runtime modules is a big step forward, with marked improvements in networking and stability. Nothing comes close to Helix for the amatuer programmer and even those with programming skills easily get hooked. The developers have promised an OS X version which will bring Helix into the modern Mac era. While I know the Helix Old Timers will flock to this program, I would also recommend it to 'newbies' who want a development environment that they can actually use!

largely from the process of moving toward an OS 9/X version. It addresses many long-standing design-mode usability and interface issues, bringing Helix into substantial compliance with today's Carbon-level Human Interface Guidelines. It's once again a pleasure to develop (drag-'n'-drop, not "program"!) a database in Helix! Performance is phenomenal--a 45-minute utility check now takes just over a minute; getting info on an abacus or field is nearly instantaneous; finding every "needle" in the database "Haystack" is quick as "Ouch!" (because the Server can keep data in RAM for extremely rapid access). Stability is rock-solid for both Client and Server, and they can now operate across TCP/IP (i.e., local EtherNet or the global "internet"). The update team even promises free enhancements for some shortcomings which were identified but not fully resolved by release time. In summary, I've determined that I made the right decision to update, and I recommend this version highly.

regularly since 1993 to manage a large (every year larger) and elaborated relational data base. It's icon-based interface gives me a unique blend of power and ease of use. I've upgraded to version 5, am happy with it, and eagerly await version 6 (for OS X).

still cry for a crossplatform support and/or SQL interface, we Helix users really doubt that this is the key for survival of this great tool. The most important thing is the move to OSX. Helix has always been the database for academics and small business, who might use the Mac, and only the Mac, anyway and do not need SQL. I am confident that Helix 5.1 is only the first step of a careful transition to OSX, and I trust the Helix community to help by upgrading all the old Helix licenses to 5.1 ;-)