4D Write Pro: Dynamically Fill Tables with Entity Selections & Collections
As developers, we often create complex and advanced 4D Write Pro documents. We may generate tables that need to be filled from a data source, and we may not be sure of the exact rows and columns. Manually filling the tables with data every time is a laborious task. We heard you, and here is where data context comes as an invaluable option, opening the world of ORDA and object-oriented development to 4D Write Pro documents.
It is now possible to define a “datasource” for the tables of 4D Write Pro. Whether it is an entity selection or a collection, this “datasource” will automatically feed the rows of these tables.
Let’s delve into the details!
LIST BOXES: More Control. More Beauty!
List boxes are powerful and very customizable form objects. And their power is extended with 4D v19 R6 thanks to two new properties: horizontal and vertical padding (the inner margins or the space between an element’s content and its border). They will give new presentation possibilities to your list boxes, and an even more professional appearance to your interface,
4D for Mobile: What’s New in v19 R6
With every release, the list of 4D for iOS and 4D for Android features is growing bigger. And this feature release is no exception. Without further ado, let’s see what 4D v19 R6 has in store for you:
WHAT’S IN IT?
For 4D for Android and 4D for iOS Editor
- Aliases for scalar are now managed in your mobile applications.
For 4D for Android (already available in 4D for iOS):
- Good news. The management of offline actions is available,
- Possibility of not regenerating the data at each generation of the mobile application to save time.
4D v19 R6 Beta Starts today
We are pleased to announce the launch of beta testing for 4D v19 R6! This release is loaded with enhancements and new features that you won’t want to miss!
Let’s take a look and discover what’s new in the 4D v19 R6 Beta:
- Horizontal and vertical padding for list boxes — so your interface can have an even more professional look.
- Developing concurrently on 4D Server in Project Mode — so you can adopt Project Mode without impacting your organization if you still work with binary mode.
- Define a “datasource” for the tables of 4D Write Pro — so the end-users of your application can design or modify templates that will be filled automatically with data.
- Native support for Microsoft 365 — so you can support Single Sign-On, and retrieve information for the authenticated user, to name a few possibilities.
- 4D for Mobile aliases — so you can retrieve values at several degrees of depth and display even more relevant information in your mobile app.
- Much more awaits you!
4D v19 R5 is Here
We’re pleased to announce that 4D v19 R5 is now available!
Besides the monthly Hot Fixes, here’s an overview of what this feature release has in store for you:
Download 4D v19 R5 (monthly Hot Fixes available)
- Enhanced printing capabilities and templates are just a glimpse of the 20+ new 4D View Pro features that await you.
- 4D Write Pro is now more capable than ever. Featuring table headers and linked paragraphs. Plus, contexts to simplify access to data and open the world of ORDA and object-oriented development to 4D Write Pro templates.
- As for the 4D language, we implemented one of the most voted features on the forum. You asked us for a lighter way to handle parameters, and we listened. Say hello to the Copy parameters command.