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This section of the Helix Knowledgebase contains information on how to accomplish specific tasks in Helix.

• The Release Notes section links to the release notes from every version we have information on.
• The Working with Helix section covers setup and administrative tasks.
• The OS X Transition Notes section covers specific changes you need to be aware of when migrating from Macs running OS 9 to OS X.
• The Tips and Techniques section looks at the various Helix icons in detail, outlining solutions to specific problems.
• The Helix Diagnostics section discusses methods of checking your database.

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Be sure to check our online Helix database techdb for more techiques. The searchable log contains questions and answers culled from calls and emails answered by Helix technical support.

What's new in version 6.1 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's new in version 6.0.1 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's new in version 6.0 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's new in version 5.3 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's new in version 5.2/5.2.1 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's new in version 5.1/5.1.1 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

What's fixed in version 5.0.2 (Feature and Bug Fixes)

Keyword Indexing in Helix 6.1 and Later

Monitor Helix Server to Keep It Running

Remote Access Options

TCP/IP Implementation Notes

Changing Esoteric Preferences in Helix Server 6

How to Report Crashes in OS X native Helix

Backing Up

Relational Database Definitions

FAQ: TCP/IP and Helix Server 6 FAQ page

FAQ: TCP/IP and Helix Server 5.x FAQ page

TS484: Configuring a TCP/IP network for access through a firewall (Helix 5.2.1 or earlier)

TS1048: Helix Client via TCP/IP configuration notes (5.2.1 or earlier)

Helix Classic Only: Understanding and Setting up RAMJet™ and Customized Caches

Changes to View Types

Default & Invalid Field Shading

Sequence Behavior Changes in Various Versions of Helix

Publish & Subscribe, AppleTalk, Save & Log

International Resources (Collection Localization)

Global Lookup Problems

Open an Icon from within Get Info dialog

Helix Relation Icons

Selection and Display Modes

User Global Relation

When to create a new Relation

How Can I Easily Load a Bunch of Documents into Helix?

Create Evaluation Applications

5.2 Fixed Point Field Bug Reference

Number Format Note

Uses for Inert Fields

Using Lookups in Dynamic Popups--a Caveat

Abacus Format

Bar Codes

Data Import

Delete Duplicate Records

Delta Hours Tile

Field Validation

Generating Page Numbers in Printouts (i.e., "Page 4 of 7 pages")

Mailing Label Abacus

Numbering Items on a Subform

Range Validation

Rounding in Helix

Round with Percentages

Select a Field, Abacus or Relation

Treatment of Undefined Values

Understanding Time in Helix

Validate Specific Fields on Replace

Validation to Prevent Carriage Returns

Variance and Standard Deviation

Fragile Index

Query Optimization Note

Subform Index

Arrow Buttons

Custom Grids

Dynamic PopUps

How to Open a Subform Template from a Host Template

Removing a Subform Template from a Host Template

Use Background Pictures

Using Lookups in Dynamic Popups--a Caveat

Understanding Page Visibility & Numbering

Field Shading in Helix Applications (New: July, 2006)

Restricting the Number of Records on a Subform

"Priming" a Delete Dialog in Design Mode

Optimization of Lists Using the Shade Invalid Fields Command

Quick Lists and Quick Entry Forms

Use only one Entry Form in a Relation

Conditional Posting

Duplicating Records

Forcing the order of Posts

Limit Views for a Specific User

Option and Triplet Posting Sections

Order of Posting Events

Post On Export Notes (New: May 2007)

Store Text in Upper Case

Quick Query Options

Sequence Dialog Options

Structure Only Copy of Collection

General Questions about the Diagnostic Utilities

All About Helix Maintenance Manager

Using Helix Update Collection

Using Helix Utility

Collection Damage: Repair Procedure