Tips

Tips & Tricks for your 4D Apps – September 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 20 tips:

Product

PDF/A3 Attachment Extraction

In previous posts, we explored embedding documents within PDF/A-3 files using 4D Write Pro, including generating electronic invoices. As e-invoicing becomes mandatory in various European countries—such as France and Germany—the ability to extract embedded XML files from these PDFs is becoming crucial. But the utility of PDF/A-3 extends beyond invoices; these files can embed various document types that may require extraction.

While tools like Adobe Acrobat Reader offer manual extraction, this post introduces an efficient, automated method using 4D 20 R6 to easily handle the process.

News

QODLY STUDIO FOR 4D: WHAT’S NEW IN 4D 20 R6

With each release, Qodly Studio for 4D becomes a more powerful platform, a robust and user-friendly solution for building business web applications with minimal coding effort.

Integrated within 4D, Qodly Studio for 4D allows you to leverage existing business logic developed for desktop applications.

Qodly Studio for 4D 20 R6 introduces a host of intuitive features, making it easier than ever to bring your vision to life. 

Let’s dive into the details!