Stricter class-based typing for objects
With 4D 20 R10, object typing takes a major step forward, giving you more confidence and control in your code. Instead of simply checking if a value i...
July 16, 2025
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Data Structure
Improved Catalog Management in Version Control Systems
In response to your valuable feedback, we've significantly improved our 4D project architecture. Traditionally, the catalog file contained all inform...
May 6, 2024
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Structure Definition Export in HTML
Sharing structure definitions with colleagues, users, or customers is simplified through HTML formatting. In 4D, structure definitions are presented ...
January 17, 2024
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ORDA: Assigning a path to a blob or picture attribute
Non-ORDA database commands allowed you to put images and blobs outside your data file thanks to the SET EXTERNAL DATA PATH command. This command is no...
January 8, 2024
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Track data changes in your database
In this blog post, we're thrilled to introduce a powerful method to revolutionize how you manage and track changes within your data store. We'll unvei...
October 18, 2023
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A coat of paint on the structure editor
The structure editor is a crucial element of your project. First of all, it allows you to create your structure. But above all, it will enable you to ...
October 19, 2022
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NULL value to blank value? No more default mapping
When you create a new field in your database, 4D allows you to choose to map NULL value to blank values or not. Starting from 4D v19 R4, in new projec...
January 13, 2022
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