UX: Enhanced Scrolling Behavior in Subforms
User forms are all about making things easy for users. But what happens when scrolling becomes a battle between subforms and their contents? You’ve probably experienced this before: you try to scroll through a list box in a subform, but the entire subform moves instead. Or, worse, you try to scroll the subform itself, but the list box stubbornly stays put!
This has been improved with 4D 20 R6, making the action more natural.
Easy Reference Comparison of Objects & Collections
Objects have become an essential part of the 4D language and of Qodly.
But when you declare a variable of this type, you define a reference. So, how do you know if two objects are, in fact, just one and share the same reference?
Starting with 4D 20 R6, comparing object references is simple: enter the = and # operators!
This blog post explores these operators and how they help determine if objects share the same reference. Let’s find out more!
4D Write Pro: Manage Empty Datasources!
Since the tables in 4D Write Pro can be populated by datasources, numerous functions have been added to personalize them as much as possible. These include formulas linked to datasources, break rows, bottom carry over rows, etc.
4D 20 R6 refines table behavior with a new attribute: wk empty datasource. This attribute allows you to define how tables render when their linked datasource is empty, providing greater control over document presentation.
4D Write Pro. New Section Options Available in the Interface
As you know, 4D Write Pro manages two types of sections, continuous or with page breaks.
Whether you prefer distinct right-sided pages from the left or want the initial page to stand apart from the rest, these possibilities were once confined to programming or the context menu. However, there’s a positive shift on the horizon – the interface is evolving!
A Handy New 4D Write Pro Attribute: wk page size!
The WP SET ATTRIBUTES command in 4D Write Pro is undoubtedly one of the most frequently used commands, as its vast possibilities apply to all sorts of elements in your documents.
A new document attribute is now available in 4D 20 R5: wk page size. Let’s take a closer look at what it can do!
4D Write Pro: Tables without limit!
Since the introduction of tables in 4D Write Pro, many new features have been put in place. Including Headers, footers, sort breaks and, of course, the possibility of associating a datasource with the tables to fill them in automatically!
This last option meant that the maximum number of rows per table (1000) could often be reached. We took this into account and as of 4D 20 R5, this limit is no longer fixed and controlled by 4D Write Pro but only limited by available memory!
4D Write Pro: More display options for anchored pictures and text boxes!
So far 4D Write Pro documents, pictures can be either in line (just like a big character), behind or in front of the text. Text boxes (appeared in 4D v20) can also be placed in front or behind the text. A huge improvement comes with 4D 20 R5 where pictures and text boxes can now be surrounded by wrapping text!
Tailored Customization for Dates and Times
The manipulation of dates and times often requires specific formatting for various representations based on 4D’s internal resources or operating system settings.
While the default formats are usually all you need, there are scenarios in which custom formatting is essential, particularly for different geographical locations or unique requirements. In 4D v20 R4, significant advances have been made to meet this precise need
4D Write Pro: Electronic Invoice Generation!
4D v20 R4 introduces an exciting feature in 4D Write Pro—now, it empowers you to generate electronic invoices. But what exactly do we mean by e-invoices?
An electronic invoice (or e-invoice) is generated, transmitted, received, and stored electronically, enabling more efficient and environmentally friendly management of business transactions.
While they offer many advantages, they also come with their own specific constraints, particularly in terms of the complexity of the generation process. However, with 4D Write Pro, we’ve come to realize that managing this complexity is much more manageable than initially perceived!
4D Write Pro: Export to PDF with Enclosures!
As you already know, since 4D v20 R3, 4D Write Pro can export in PDF/A2 and PDF/A3 (BLOG) formats. Apart from the signature, the main difference between these two formats is that the PDF/A3 format can include attachments. The good news is that thanks to a new export option in 4D Write Pro, it is possible, with 4D v20 R4, to have attachments when exporting!
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