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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4D Language
Design application logic with strong typing, object oriented principles, structured error handling, and modular class architecture. Write clear, maintainable code that works consistently across desktop, web, REST, and client server environments.
A new command to open a Form in the Form Editor
4D v18 R5 provides a new 4D command to open a form in the form editor. This can be especially useful for analysis or introspection tools. ...
October 27, 2020
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Coder-friendly syntax for class functions and methods
Using $1, $2, and $n variables in your code not only makes the code less readable, it can also increase confusion since the human brain can find it di...
October 23, 2020
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How to create a simple “TimeStamp” class in 4D
by guest author Tiran Behrouz, 4D developer (Vancouver, Canada) The introduction of ORDA in 4D v17 was a game-changer. Now with the introduction...
August 20, 2020
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New declaration syntax for an intuitive autocompletion
Have you ever wondered about 4D's autocompletion feature or asked yourself why 4D suggests all functions used in the code? Since an object is a very g...
August 5, 2020
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CryptoKey: Encrypt, Decrypt, Sign, and Verify!
4D solutions have always been safe and stable. This is because 4D invests heavily in developing and updating security features. 4D continues this focu...
August 3, 2020
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Access form object values by programming
An increasing number of developers are using the Form command to link their form objects and many of you require easy programming access to the values...
July 23, 2020
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Use an offscreen web area
Do you need to load web pages, extract metadata, or generate pictures from the contents of pages on a headless server? If you answered "yes", then you...
June 9, 2020
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Objects Corner: easy sharing & other good news
How many times have you gotten the "Not supported value type in a shared object" error when trying to put an object into a shared object? What did yo...
May 19, 2020
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Enhanced XPath Support
XPath is a language allowing you to easily work with your XML documents. It's already usable via the DOM Find XML element command and with 4D v18 R3, ...
May 13, 2020
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