Visualise your Classes Component in the Method Explorer
From the 4D v19 R5, components can publish their classes. This feature came with tips and code completion support to smooth your code writing. To mak...
October 14, 2022
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Code Editor
Use the 4D code editor with real time validation, structured warnings, and intelligent syntax checking. Leverage the debugger, workspace analysis, VS Code integration, and remote debugging tools to detect issues early and maintain code quality.
New possibilities to customize the code editor
When it comes to customizing the code editor, everyone thinks of the font and colors of the code. But it is also possible to customize the code editor...
January 17, 2022
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Tag your comments, a feature by developers for developers
Comments are essential in a developer's life. When we work on a new feature, we often add comments that are reminders. For example: to validate a ...
January 14, 2022
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Quickly jump to different functions of a class
Classes were introduced with 4D v18 R3. They allow you to organize your business logic and separate it from the UI part more quickly. Classes are com...
January 12, 2022
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Show online documentation directly from the code editor
In the latest versions of 4D, several improvements have been made to simplify the writing of code with classes: function and attribute suggestions...
July 21, 2021
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Code Editor: Multiple themes, your choice!
The code editor’s feature set grows with every release, and 4Dv19 is no exception. Every developer has their own special - and sometimes peculiar - t...
April 27, 2021
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Code editor: Write more code in less time!
With 4D 18 R4, we announced the availability of the suggested functions for classes (4D and data model). With 4D v18 R6, we've got more great news to ...
January 22, 2021
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Code Editor: Say hello to Comment blocks
Adding a block of comments at the beginning of a method is useful for adding a note about what a method does, as well as a list of input/output parame...
December 4, 2019
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