Hi Paul,
Download the latest release (out today). Recompile the sample application and see if you get any errors. If not then we can rule out any problems with your client/ client version. If it works, I suggest you just strip out the views/forms related to the sample and use the database as a template.
Re: your other question, QAF becomes just a part of your database so you transport design into other environments (eg Production) like you do any other database.
Mark