Creating Dynamic Documents with 4D Write Pro in Qodly application
In a professional environment where document management and production are crucial, having powerful and flexible tools is essential. Imagine being able to design dynamic document templates directly from your Desktop client, integrating formulas and data from your database, and then generating these documents with a single click through an intuitive web interface. That’s precisely what 4D Write Pro and 4D Qodly Pro allow you to do!
In this week’s blog, we’ll explore how these two solutions complement each other perfectly to automate and optimize your document processes. You’ll discover how to create custom templates in 4D Write Pro and how, thanks to 4D Qodly Pro, web users can enter the necessary data, trigger document generation, and even choose to store them in the database or return them via a calculated attribute.
To demonstrate this process, we’ll use the Performance Review application, which is available for download. Get ready to transform how you create and manage your documents while simplifying your workflows and boosting efficiency.
4D Write Pro – Sign and secure documents
The purpose of this article is to show how, in an easy-to-implement way, you can sign and verify documents transparently.
The obvious benefit of this approach is peace of mind when the documents are opened again, safe in the knowledge that they have not been modified in the meantime.
This is especially important if you store 4D Write Pro documents as smart templates containing 4D code as external files on disk. Before executing this code you want to ensure the file was not externally modified.
Or, in the case of external documents, to be certain that they have come from the right sender and have not been altered during their digital journey.
The principle we’re about to describe applies to 4D Write Pro documents but applies to any other type of document with a few minor modifications.
4D Write Pro commands optimized again!
As each new version is released, we take into account the feedback we receive from our customers on the general use of 4D Write Pro and its commands. While remaining 100% compatible, some commands and language functions are evolving!
Some commands, whose syntax have been improved in 4D 20 R8, now allow the use of modern parameters such as objects or collections. Others are now functions, making them easier to use. Finally, a number of new functions have been created. All this will make your code simpler, more generic and easier to maintain!
4D Write Pro: Manage Empty Datasources!
Since the tables in 4D Write Pro can be populated by datasources, numerous functions have been added to personalize them as much as possible. These include formulas linked to datasources, break rows, bottom carry over rows, etc.
4D 20 R6 refines table behavior with a new attribute: wk empty datasource. This attribute allows you to define how tables render when their linked datasource is empty, providing greater control over document presentation.
4D Write Pro. New Section Options Available in the Interface
As you know, 4D Write Pro manages two types of sections, continuous or with page breaks.
Whether you prefer distinct right-sided pages from the left or want the initial page to stand apart from the rest, these possibilities were once confined to programming or the context menu. However, there’s a positive shift on the horizon – the interface is evolving!
A Handy New 4D Write Pro Attribute: wk page size!
The WP SET ATTRIBUTES command in 4D Write Pro is undoubtedly one of the most frequently used commands, as its vast possibilities apply to all sorts of elements in your documents.
A new document attribute is now available in 4D 20 R5: wk page size. Let’s take a closer look at what it can do!
4D Write Pro: Tables without limit!
Since the introduction of tables in 4D Write Pro, many new features have been put in place. Including Headers, footers, sort breaks and, of course, the possibility of associating a datasource with the tables to fill them in automatically!
This last option meant that the maximum number of rows per table (1000) could often be reached. We took this into account and as of 4D 20 R5, this limit is no longer fixed and controlled by 4D Write Pro but only limited by available memory!
4D Write Pro: More display options for anchored pictures and text boxes!
So far 4D Write Pro documents, pictures can be either in line (just like a big character), behind or in front of the text. Text boxes (appeared in 4D v20) can also be placed in front or behind the text. A huge improvement comes with 4D 20 R5 where pictures and text boxes can now be surrounded by wrapping text!
4D Write Pro: Electronic Invoice Generation!
4D v20 R4 introduces an exciting feature in 4D Write Pro—now, it empowers you to generate electronic invoices. But what exactly do we mean by e-invoices?
An electronic invoice (or e-invoice) is generated, transmitted, received, and stored electronically, enabling more efficient and environmentally friendly management of business transactions.
While they offer many advantages, they also come with their own specific constraints, particularly in terms of the complexity of the generation process. However, with 4D Write Pro, we’ve come to realize that managing this complexity is much more manageable than initially perceived!
4D Write Pro: Export to PDF with Enclosures!
As you already know, since 4D v20 R3, 4D Write Pro can export in PDF/A2 and PDF/A3 (BLOG) formats. Apart from the signature, the main difference between these two formats is that the PDF/A3 format can include attachments. The good news is that thanks to a new export option in 4D Write Pro, it is possible, with 4D v20 R4, to have attachments when exporting!
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