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4D v20 R3 Beta Starts Today

We’ve been quite active here at 4D over the past few months. We trust that our release of Qodly Studio in Developer Preview has kept you engaged and busy, and we want to extend our gratitude to all of you who have been testing it.

And now, we are thrilled to announce the launch of beta testing for 4D v20 R3 … starting today!

Let’s uncover all that this feature release has to offer:

 

 

 

  • 4D Write Pro is out with two features that are sure to capture your interest. You can now assign names to formulas to enhance clarity. Plus, export documents in the PDF/A format.
  • As for the new programming capabilities, we are improving your coding experience. This includes a one-line variable declaration and initialization, simplified function declarations for any number of parameters, and global stamps for incremental synchronization that is no longer limited to 4D for Mobile but can be applied to multiple scenarios via the 4D REST Server— among other enhancements.
  • A new 4D View Pro blob format allows storing compressed documents in your database, providing the same high performance as the .sjs format.
  • A new Visual Studio Code extension feature that provides easy access to 4D documentation.
  • And that’s not all —Much more awaits you!

Download 4D v20 R3 now (Exclusive to 4D Partners)

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4D v20 R2 is Here

We’re thrilled to announce that 4D v20 R2 is now available! 

Here’s an overview of what this feature release has in store for you:

Download 4D v20 R2 (monthly Hot Fixes available)

  • 4D Write Pro continues to evolve with impressive updates. You can now seamlessly merge cells in tables, allowing you to create more visually appealing and structured documents. Additionally, the new Table Wizard simplifies the creation of 4D Write Pro documents containing tables, saving you time and effort. 
  • Regarding error handling, we’re introducing the ‘throw’ command, a powerful addition to the 4D language, to give users more precise feedback when issues arise and implement more effective error logging.
  • Visual Studio Code extension comes with additional capabilities. Besides functionalities such as syntax highlighting, Go to Definition, Signature Help, code completion, code folding & indentation, and syntax checking, we’ve added code formatting. This enhancement ensures your code is clean and consistent.
  • Say goodbye to delays and hello to a more responsive user experience with the new WebSocket client feature. This feature revolutionizes how users engage with your applications, making them more dynamic and engaging.
  • Working with larger files in 4D View Pro is now a breeze with the introduction of the .sjs file format. Designed specifically to address performance challenges.
  • Explore the new functionality to send emails via the Gmail API, expanding your communication capabilities. More features will follow to leverage the power of Gmail for your messaging needs.