Tips & Tricks for your 4D Apps – March 2024 Edition
by Add Komoncharoensiri, Director of Technical Services at 4D Inc
Here we go with another set of tips and tricks.
The 4D Knowledge Base is a library of information about 4D technology where weekly tech tips and monthly tech notes are actively published. If you missed the last tips on the KB, that’s fine; here is a compilation from the past few weeks.
This blog post covers 16 tips:
How to Implement Continuous Integration with 4D: A Step-by-Step Guide
In the world of software development, a new concept has appeared in recent years called “Continuous Integration.” The definition we see or hear everywhere is :
“CI is a process that automates the compilation, testing, and delivery of an application on a regular and frequent basis.”
Having understood this definition, which expresses an interesting and promising process, what do I need to do to implement it in 4D? If you search the Internet, you’ll find that there are many CI tools and frameworks available.
However, there are several prerequisites before using these CI tools.
Qodly Studio for 4D: What’s new in 4D 20 R4
Qodly Studio for 4D presents an intuitive solution for crafting web applications with minimal coding effort.
Seamlessly integrated with 4D Server, you can easily leverage existing business logic developed for desktop applications.
Curious about what’s new in Qodly Studio for 4D 20 R4 with the latest 4D release? Keep reading to find out about the cool new features for your web application.
Tips & Tricks for your 4D Apps – February 2024 Edition
by Add Komoncharoensiri, Director of Technical Services at 4D Inc
Here we go with another set of tips and tricks.
The 4D Knowledge Base is a library of information about 4D technology where weekly tech tips and monthly tech notes are actively published. If you missed the last tips on the KB, that’s fine; here is a compilation from the past few weeks.
This blog post covers 12 tips:
Non-blocking Printing
With 4D v20 R4, we significantly improved the management of print jobs inside 4D. 4D can now run multiple print jobs in parallel, significantly increasing your applications’ reactivity while facilitating the management of concurrent print jobs.
Let me tell you more about it!
4D View Pro: What’s New in 4D v20 R4
With every release, the list of features in 4D View Pro continues to expand. And this feature release is no exception: 4D v20.2 and 4D v20 R4 come with a new version of SpreadJS, the v16.2, and a Ribbon update that is compatible with it.
Let’s explore the enhanced features introduced in this latest version.
4D v20 R4 Beta Starts Today
Beta testing for 4D v20 R4 is starting today!
Let’s explore all the exciting features this release has in store for you:
- Regarding 4D Write Pro, you’ll now have the ability to export to PDF with attachments and create electronic invoices.
- When it comes to programming, we’re elevating your coding experience with a Live Code Checker, a new Try(Expression) keyword for improved error handling, and the introduction of custom date and time formats, among other enhancements.
- And that’s not all — There’s much more waiting for you to explore!
4D v20 R3 is Here
Introducing 4D v20 R3 – Available Now!
Here’s a snapshot of what’s new:
Download 4D v20 R3 (monthly Hot Fixes available)
- 4D Write Pro: Unlock the potential of PDF/A format for eco-friendly business transactions. Enhance document readability with named formulas, simplifying templates.
- Enhanced Coding Experience: Bid farewell to repetitive code! Declare and initialize variables in a single line. Simplify method declarations with the “…” symbol for flexibility. Explore the efficiency of the new multiSort() function for data manipulation.
- WebSocket: Customize client headers for better interaction control, transmitting security or application-specific data.
- 4D View Pro: Enjoy improved performance handling larger 4D View Pro documents with a new blob format, storing compressed files in the database without speed compromise.
- Visual Studio Code Extension: Easily access informative descriptions by hovering over commands or classes. Click for comprehensive details, enhancing your coding experience in VSCode thanks to the “Show 4D Documentation” feature.
Year in Review: Top Five Features From 2023
2023 has had four product releases loaded with the many features you requested.
Despite the difficulty of packing many impressive features into just five selections, we’ve compiled a list of the most notable features in 2023 based on user engagement:
Qodly Studio in action with a new demo
In this previous blogpost, we provided some demos to help you starting with Qodly Studio.
As promised, we keep providing demos. Here is the latest PIQS (short for Play In Qodly Studio)
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