Author: Vanessa Talbot

Vanessa Talbot
• Product Owner •Vanessa Talbot joined 4D Program team in June, 2014. As a Product Owner, she is in charge of writing the user stories then translating it to functional specifications. Her role is also to make sure that the feature implementation delivered is meeting the customer need.Since her arrival, she has worked to define key features in 4D. She has worked on most of preemptive multi-threading new features and also on a very complex subject: the new architecture for engined application. Vanessa has a degree from Telecom Saint-Etienne. She began her career at the Criminal Research Institute as a developer for the audiovisual department. She has also worked in media and medical fields as expert in technical support, production as well as documenting new features.
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Access Qodly Studio for 4D directly from your 4D server to test and debug your code

Qodly Studio for 4D allows you to extend your 4D applications with web pages. Development is integrated into 4D Developer Edition.

During the development phase, there are often times when specific features or bugs can only be replicated on a server or in a production environment. This poses a challenge for developers, who require direct access to debugging tools to efficiently resolve issues.

With the latest release of 4D 20 R7, Qodly Studio for 4D is now accessible directly from your 4D server, you can debug and test your Qodly application like never before.

Here’s a quick guide on how to make the most of this new feature.

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Exciting enhancements for managing processes and sessions

Managing processes and sessions is essential for optimizing and monitoring your 4D applications. You can easily manipulate and retrieve crucial information about these elements thanks to different commands.

With 4D 20 R7, we are pleased to announce a series of enhancements that make these functions even more accessible and effective. These new features are designed not only to simplify your work, but also to boost the performance of your code. The improvements include:

  • Getting the process info in an object to make it easier to manipulate the properties,
  • Allowing direct access to session info using a session ID for easier management,
  • Making it easier to get a process number directly from its ID,
  • Accessing the creation date of a process
  • Optimized filtering of the results returned by the Process activity command to obtain all processes in a session.

 

Find out how these updates can transform your development experience and improve the efficiency of your applications!

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Enhanced Session Storage Access

You can store information in the storage of various session types, such as Client/Server, Web, or Mobile, allowing for easy reuse across different processes.

Now, in 4D 20 R6, you can access the storage of a specific session. This enhancement enables users to easily maintain the continuity and consistency of information across multiple sessions of the same user. Imagine being able to pull up the same customer record across different applications such as Client/Server or Web.

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Customize App Appearance with New Windows Types

With 4D 20 R5, unlocking new possibilities in application customization, two additional window types now offer flexible modal or non-modal windows without title bars. This means complete freedom to tailor your application’s appearance to your exact specifications. Imagine redesigning the title bar to match your desired aesthetics, integrating features like a customized search box or other elements seamlessly.

But that’s not all! We’ve also introduced several new commands designed to streamline your development process:

  • Reduce a window in the title bar on Windows or the dock on macOS,
  • Know if the window is reduced in the title bar on Windows or the dock on macOS,
  • Know if the window if the window is maximized.

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New 4D remote session object with Client/Server connection and Stored procedure

In 4D applications, four types of sessions exist 4D Remote session, Stored Procedure session, Mobile session, and Web session.

The Session command already returns Web or Mobile sessions. This gives you access to a wealth of information about the session and an object shared by all processes in the session.

In 4D 20 R5, the Session command has been extended to the Client/Server connection and stored procedure.

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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.

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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.

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    Create, Update, and Delete with Data Explorer

    The Data Explorer is a powerful tool for visualizing data. Its capabilities allow administrators to effortlessly ensure data consistency. At the same time, developers can validate their code for creating, updating, or deleting data – all without the need to craft new forms.

    Now, with 4D 20 R4, users have the ability not only to visualize but also to correct their data directly within the interface of the Data Explorer. That’s right! You can add, modify, or delete data directly in the Data Explorer interface.

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