Searching Across Host Projects and Components in 4D
When working on a large 4D application, it is common to split functionality across a host project and several components. This modular architecture ke...
January 21, 2026
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4D Components
Load optional components, pull directly from GitHub, manage dependencies, resolve recursive requirements, prevent conflicts, and edit or debug component code directly inside your 4D project.
Give Your Components a Visual Identity with Custom Icons
When working on a project with multiple components, quickly identifying the one you need can save valuable time. The simplest and most effective way t...
January 21, 2026
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Edit and Manage Component Code Directly in the host project from the 4D Explorer
In 4D 20 R9, we introduced the ability to edit and debug component methods and classes directly from a host project. Start with 4D 21, we’re now going...
October 16, 2025
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Take Control of Standard 4D Components
As a 4D developer, you often want full control over what gets included in your projects. Starting with 4D 21, you can now decide which components prov...
October 14, 2025
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Recursive Dependency Management: Smarter, Deeper, Safer
Following the launch of the Follow 4D version rule, we’re excited to introduce a new level of automation and reliability in 4D 20 R10: fully recursive...
July 16, 2025
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Edit and Debug Component Methods and Classes in 4D from the host project
When working with your own component, switching between the host and component environments just to debug or enhance your component code can be inconv...
April 23, 2025
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Follow 4D version : A Smarter Way to Manage your Dependencies
Great news! When adding a dependency from GitHub, you now have access to a brand-new rule: Follow 4D version. This powerful addition ensures your depe...
April 23, 2025
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Notarization on macOS: Changes to Component Structure
The macOS notarization process continues to evolve. Unfortunately, the internal structure of 4D components designed with 4D v11—intended to enable cro...
January 22, 2025
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Managing Project Dependencies Has Never Been Easier
With the latest updates to the Project Dependency Manager in 4D 20 R8, your projects are always a step ahead. Dependencies are regularly checked for u...
January 20, 2025
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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 b...
September 25, 2024
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