Formula: More power behind simplicity
The Formula command is available since 4D v17 R3. So far you might have thought of assigning a formula as a method to an object or building smart obje...
March 26, 2019
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Programming + v17 R3
A component to export the structure file
Thanks to 4D v17 R3, you can export your structure file in multiple text files. For example, with only a few lines of code you can create a copy of yo...
November 19, 2018
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Better documents with two new attributes
To produce a nice document, you need to respect some typesetting rules and fundamentals. For example, the grammar, spelling, and structure of your doc...
November 16, 2018
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Improving databases tests
As a developer, you're aware that improving the quality of your developments is often based on unit tests. In order to launch these tests, developers ...
November 14, 2018
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Get info about the running application
4D v17 R3 takes your database analysis a step further by enabling you to create a customized server administration dialog. Following the ability to re...
November 5, 2018
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Convert classic 4D forms to dynamic forms
Your forms may need to be changed depending on your customer or user needs. For example, the color black might be perfect for one user but not so much...
November 2, 2018
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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'...
October 17, 2018
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Manage sections with code in a 4D Write Pro document
Want a different background per section? Or maybe a different margin per section? How about a different number of columns per section? Want to do all ...
October 15, 2018
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Text files from your structure file
Developing an application is often a very collaborative job, involving many people. In this case, you may want store your development in a source cont...
October 11, 2018
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