STD Integrated Foundation Classes - Updated Version 2019R4 Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2019R4) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2019.4.0.140 - September 1, 2019)

   

Actual application built from the Integrated framework!

        Software Tool & Die Inc (STD) are very pleased to announce that they have just released a new version of their Integrated Foundation Class library framework 2019R4 (build 2019.4.0.140) exclusively for InfoMaker 2019, PowerBuilder 2019, PowerServer 2019 Web and PowerServer 2019 Mobile builds 2082!

  

     STD are also very excited as this release represents another significant enhancement to the Integrated framework that really further exemplifies the power of the Appeon PowerBuilder 2019 development environment! The new framework combined with the current PowerBuilder and/or PowerServer products, positions developers to take advantage of today's Agile and DevOps methodologies. Plus it further enhances a new GUI "punch" in your Native, Web and Mobile Apps without buying expensive add-on products.

     For a summary of the previous framework version's feature sets for 2019, please follow these links - 2019R2, 2019R2-1 and 2019R3-2. Note that STD has now released 4 new versions of the framework in 2019. Stay tuned for more exciting releases throughout 2019 and into 2020!

  

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2019R4 Integrated Foundation Class library and Appeon PowerBuilder 2019 versions at work, as follows:
   

Tandem Scrolling

Synchronized Vertical, Horizontal and Split DC scrolling

 Note: DC's synchronized scrolling can be done across Window dialogues too!
 

 Mouse Over Highlighting (like in a Web Browser)

Automatic  and configurable (On/Off, Colour)

Built-in Web Browser

 

Access websites inside your PB Apps!

New Base Ancestor objects for PB2019!

 

Also, new PBL for "Shared" PowerBuilder & PowerServer objects!

New PrintWindow Support

For PowerServer. Includes "PrintScreen" support as well!

 Theme Ready

PB2019 "Theme" compliant.

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with the latest MS-Windows 10 O/S (Build 18362), PB 2019 and the PowerServer 2019 builds #2082. Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both P-code & M-code) and Win64 (P-code) deployments. Testing inside of PowerServer Web & Mobile included latest Web Browsers, latest Apple Tablet / Smart Phone and Android Tablet / Smart Phone deployments.

Note: All the STD frameworks are free and can be downloaded from its STD Foundation Classes SourceForge project website..

Release 2019.4.0.140 - Major Release (2019R4) - change highlights ...

1. Migrated framework from PB2017R3 build 1880 to PB2019 build 2082
2. Revised "mu_application_master" base class to add the following Theme support:  (Dark, Blue, Grey, Silver & "None")
3. Revised "of_send_mail" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to remove PS Mobile compile Error/Warning.
4. Revised "of_set_network_info" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to remove IE workaround code for PS2017.    Issue now fixed in PS2019 by Appeon.
5. Revised "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to test the network performance & log it for debug tracing
6. Revised "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to remove "of_getappeonadtversion" method call as it is now deprecated in PS2019.
7. Added "of_set_theme" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to support PB2019 "Theme" feature.
8. Added "of_get_theme" method in "nc_app_controller_master" object class to support PB2019 "Theme" feature.
9. Revised "oe_mouse_move" event in "vs_dc_list_master" object class to support DWO row highlighting as mouse moves over data.
10. Added "of_set_tandem_scrolling" method in "vs_dc_master" object class to support DC to DC synchronized Vertical, Horizontal & Split scrolling.
11. Revised "ScrollVertical" event in "vs_dc_master" object class to support synchronized scrolling.
12. Revised "ScrollHorizontal" event in "vs_dc_master" object class to support synchronized scrolling.
13. Added "oe_toolbar_text" event in "wn_master" object class to control the display of "Toolbar Text".
14. Revised the "ToolbarMoved" event in "wn_master" object class to control the display of "Toolbar Text".
15. Revised the "Other" event in "wn_master" object class to control the display of "Toolbar Text".
16. Added new object base class "ns_compressor_master" to support new PB2019 compression feature
17. Added new object base class "ns_extractor_master" to support new PB2019 decompression feature
18. Added new object base class "ns_json_packager_master" to support new PB2019 JSON Packaging feature
19. Added new object base class "ns_json_parsor_master" to support new PB2019 JSON Parsing feature
20. Revised the Framework Release & Date in "nc_app_controller_master" base object class.
21. Revised the "of_connect" event in "ns_sqlca_master" object class to get messages from message service vs hard coded.
22. Added new PBL (STD_FC_BaseW) library to contain object classes "shared" between PB & PS.

      The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2019R4 framework version. You can download the example application from here. Also, check out the online "getting started" video series to accelerate your assimilation of the best framework for PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

   STD would also like to thank Novalys Corporation for their support of the Foundation Classes by supplying the VisualExpert product for the framework's documentation.

Enjoy!

Regards ... Chris