🎃 The 4D 21 Beta Has Escaped the Lab
Somewhere between the pumpkins and the glowing screens, in the quiet hum of code and caffeine, something stirs. 4D 21 Beta has risen, bringing with it a new wave of powerful features waiting to be tested.
4D 21 Beta Starts Today
Beta testing for 4D 21 starts today—enabling you to run semantic vector queries directly in ORDA, use AI tool calling to expose 4D methods inside AI conversations with structured responses, and maintain 4D Remote sessions uninterrupted across network changes. If you’ve ever needed smarter queries, tighter AI integration, or more resilient client connections—this release delivers.
4D 20 R10 is Here
Introducing 4D 20 R10 – Available Now!
You don’t need more features. You need deeper ones. The kind that add meaning to your data. That catch mistakes before they happen. That react in real time, adapt to structure, and make intelligence feel native—not layered on.
4D 20 R10 does exactly that—richer context, tighter control, smarter defaults. It’s not just powerful. It’s purposeful.
4D 20 R10 Beta Starts Today
Beta testing for 4D 20 R10 starts today, introducing native vector support, real-time ORDA logic, and a wave of enhancements across UI, networking, security, and build automation—all designed to make your workflows faster, smarter, and more secure.
4D 20 R9 is Here
Introducing 4D 20 R9 – Available Now!
You don’t need more tools. You need sharper ones. The kind that remove friction you’ve quietly accepted. That reduce context switching. That stay out of your way, until the second you need them.
4D 20 R9 does exactly that—cleaner flow, smarter control, faster outcomes. It’s not louder. Just better.
4D 20 R9 Beta Starts Today
Beta testing for 4D 20 R9 starts today, introducing AI-driven tools, enhanced security, and much more—all designed to make your workflows faster, smarter, and more secure.
- AI Integration with 4D AIKit: Unlock advanced AI capabilities right in your 4D project—generate text, analyze images, categorize content, and automate complex tasks to boost productivity and innovation.
- AI Writing Assistant for 4D Write Pro: Enhance your writing process with real-time suggestions to generate ideas, fix errors, and improve clarity. Spend less time editing and more time creating polished documents.
- New TCPListener class: Build a TCP server, manage incoming connections, and control server-client data interactions with ease.
- Secure Web App Integration: Use OTP and session restore features to connect your web apps securely to third-party systems. Create safe, user-friendly interactions with minimal hassle.
- And that’s just the beginning — There’s much more to discover!
Download 4D 20 R9 now (Exclusive to 4D Partners)
4D 20 R8 is Here
Introducing 4D 20 R8 – Available Now!
The latest feature release is packed with practical enhancements designed to make your development smoother, faster, and more powerful.
Download 4D 20 R8 (monthly Hot Fixes available)
- Smarter Syntax Checking in Form Editor: Catch errors early and code confidently with improved validation, intelligent auto-completion, and better object instantiation support
- Faster Form Editing: Work faster with the updated FORM EDIT command—open forms and select objects directly in your code for quicker modifications.
- Advanced HTTP Request Handlers: Gain full control over incoming web requests using the enhanced capabilities of the 4D HTTP Server.
- Debug 4D in Visual Studio Code: Step through your code in VS Code with the new 4D-Debugger extension—debugging has never been this accessible.
- Enhanced Document Handling: Simplify the way you manage sections, tables, and content with new commands that give you more flexibility.
- Improved Excel File Control in 4D View Pro: Enjoy finer control over your Excel imports and exports for smoother data handling.
This is just a glimpse of what’s available in 4D 20 R8. Download 4D 20 R8 and discover how far you can go with this feature release.
Windows Server 2025, a quick update on OS certification
Microsoft released Windows Server 2025 on November 2024. Time for a quick update of compatible and certified OS for 4D.
4D 20 R8 Beta Starts Today
Beta testing for 4D 20 R8 starts today, introducing a powerful release designed to simplify your workflow and expand your development capabilities.
- Smarter Syntax Checking in Form Editor: Detect errors early with enhanced validation, auto-completion, and object instantiation support.
- Form Editing Made Easy: Open forms and select objects directly with the updated FORM EDIT command for faster edits.
- HTTP Request Handlers: Manage incoming web requests with precision using the 4D HTTP Server’s powerful new features.
- Debugging in VS Code: Debug 4D code directly in Visual Studio Code with the new 4D-Debugger extension.
- Enhanced Document Handling: Simplify sections, tables, and content management in 4D Write Pro with updated commands.
- Excel Integration Updates: Gain greater control over Excel file imports and exports in 4D View Pro.
- And that’s not all — There are even more features to explore!
Download 4D 20 R8 now (Exclusive to 4D Partners)
4D 20 R7 is Here
Introducing 4D 20 R7 – Available Now!
Here’s a quick look at the user-focused enhancements in this release:
Download 4D 20 R7 (monthly Hot Fixes available)
- Qodly Studio for 4D: Debug and preview web applications directly from your 4D server, saving time and effort.
- OutgoingMessage Class: Deliver custom files or data effortlessly in your web apps, with complete control over HTTP responses.
- Direct Typing: Declare variables directly in your code, ensuring accuracy and clarity in your projects.
- Session Singletons: Handle user-specific data seamlessly for smoother web and client-server experiences.
- Process Management Tools: Gain insights and manage processes faster with updated commands.
- IMAP API Enhancements: Track unread emails across mailboxes in one quick step.
- 4D View Pro: Visualize data with new charts, drag-and-drop tools, and improved Excel integration.
- More robust Security: Protect your applications with enhanced server certificate validation.
This is just a glimpse of what’s available in 4D 20 R7. Download 4D 20 R7 and discover how far you can go with this feature release.
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