Compatibility settings – all the rest (Part 4)
We began a series of blog posts on compatibility settings and the secret options that can drastically help improve the performance and behavior of yo...
December 3, 2018
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Programming
4D Write Pro: WP commands and beyond
We've received comments on the forum and TAOW about features that previously existed in the 4D Write plug-in but seem to be missing in 4D Write Pro. Y...
November 26, 2018
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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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Compatibility settings – Nested Transactions (Part 3)
Welcome to our ongoing series about compatibility settings and "hidden" features for improved performance. In the first post, we looked at the QUERY B...
October 30, 2018
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What are transactions and how do I use them?
Imagine transferring €200,000 from one bank account to another. You withdraw the amount from the source account, and then you deposit it in the destin...
October 26, 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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