Search Results for: objects

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...

Improved FORM EDIT Command: Access Form Objects Easily

The 4D language allows you to develop outstanding business applications. Many of you have taken the initiative to create tools that streamline specifi...

Easy Reference Comparison of Objects & Collections

Objects have become an essential part of the 4D language and of Qodly. But when you declare a variable of this type, you define a reference. So, how ...

Evolution of Form Objects

To allow you to make the most beautiful interfaces, we continue to improve the form objects. Since 4D v19 R6, you can define a rounded border for stat...

Use collections and lists within forms objects

Collections are increasingly used in 4D programming. Starting with 4D v19, you can use them to define the content of some interface objects, including...

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...

Power of objects and dot notation

With 4D v17 R5, we showed you how easy it is to manipulate an object to retrieve the attributes of a file or folder. Things have gotten even easier th...

Write your own methods for objects

A new command is at your disposal allowing you to use formulas in your code. You can now encapsulate them in objects and call them when needed. There'...

Times inside objects… (and everywhere else)

Objects are at it again, continuing to demonstrate their utility to ease your life as a developer. Using time (or duration) values inside of object...

ORDA: work with objects and collections

In this latest addition to the ORDA series, we'll look at how the new ORDA concepts can interact with existing objects and collections. In fact, it's ...