4D v17 R5, one of the most feature-rich R-releases ever delivered, is now available!

Since we can’t list all of the nearly 30 features in a single blog post, here’s an overview of what this thrilling R-release has to offer:

• A built-in solution to encrypt your customer’s data at the table level! So easy to use and so transparent, that there’s no need to change your code.
• If you have an existing code or need to access external records via ODBC, reading 4D object fields is now possible.
• Set tasks with actions, and have your app content up-to-date in a snap with some of the new 4D for iOS features.
• With links to 4D methods, along with the simplification and flexibility of multiple commands, 4D Write Pro has taken things a step further.
• A powerful ribbon-based toolbar for 4D View Pro is available for quick access to different commands.
• ORDA has its share of features, including the possibility to write generic code and optimized performance in client/server mode.
• There’s no more need for special configuration if you need to run multiple clients connected to the same database on a single computer. Things have gotten a lot easier, just run the clients and it’ll work!

We’ve only scratched the surface of what this R-release has in store for you. See all blog posts for 4D v17 R5!

We’re pleased to announce the launch of beta testing for 4D v17 R5.

4D v17 R5 is one of the most feature-rich R-releases ever delivered, and we couldn’t be happier to share all the advances we’ve added to the ever-growing list of 4D features:

• New built-in data encryption for your 4D databases is available, adding another level of security that is completely transparent, safe, and fast. 
• Actions, incremental data synchronization, and N to one relations are now available for 4D for iOS.
• The SQL engine has been updated to allow reading 4D objects.
• More email features: Logging SMTP conversations, custom mail headers, and legacy charset support are ready and waiting for you. 
• Additional advances in the 4D language and ORDA for better readability, efficient code maintenance, and optimized performance.
• In addition to commands being extended or renamed, you can also invoke a method from your 4D application, thanks to the power of 4D Write Pro. 
• A powerful new ribbon-style toolbar to enhance the 4D View Pro user interface is at your disposal. 
• And much more (see below).

We’re pleased to announce that 4D v17 R4 is now available! 

Here’s an overview of what this R-release has in store for you:

• Take full advantage of your multi-core computers with: preemptive processes on the client, and Begin SQL/ End SQL command that is now preemptive-compliant.
• Exporting your documents in .docx format and graphically managing vertical margins thanks to a vertical ruler are just a part of the new 4D Write Pro features.  
• Make use of restricted queries, multi-criteria search, and the ability to create custom data formatters in your 4D for iOS application.
• Discover the new way of sending emails in 4D. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the simplicity and power.
• Explore the additional commands we’re shipping to programmatically handle your 4D View Pro documents.

All of this and more awaits you!

It’s that time of the year where we take a look back at ten of our most-read posts. What a year it’s been! From ORDA to help you write code in an object-oriented mode, to 4D for iOS to extend your existing business applications to mobile devices, and much more. 2018 was filled with huge product announcements and a plethora of exciting features! Let’s take a look at the topics that grabbed your attention in 2018: