STD Integrated Framework - 2021R5 released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2021R5) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2021.5.0.266 - December 17, 2021)

 

 

        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 2021R5 (build 2021.5.0.266) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2021 and PowerServer 2021 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2021 (build 1311) - with new features, enhancements and upgrades!

  

     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 2021 build 1311 development environment! The updated 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 newer GUI "punch" in your Native and Cloud based Apps without buying expensive add-on products. Especially, since the framework is free!

     For a summary of the previous framework version's new & revised features for

2019/2020

, please follow these links - 2019R2, 2019R2-1, 2019R3-2, 2019R4, 2020R1, 2020R2, 2021R1, 2021R2 , 2021R3 and 2021R4. Note that STD has now released 5 new versions of the Integrated framework in 2021 with more planned for 2022!

   

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2021R5 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2021 build 1311, as follows:

Support for PowerClient 2021 MR01

    Over 300 code points of refactoring to support this new feature in PB2021!

Support for PowerServer 2021 MR01

    Over 400 code points of advanced refactoring to support the new features in PB2021 / PS2021!

     The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with the latest MS-Windows 10 O/S (21H1 build 19043.1415), MS-Windows 11 O/S (21H2 build 22000.376), , PB 2021 build 1311 and the PowerServer 2021 build #1.1.0. Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both P-code & M-code) and Win64 (P-code) deployments. Testing inside of PowerClient and PowerServer included both 32bit and 64bit deployments.

Note: All the STD frameworks are free and can be downloaded from its STD Foundation Classes SourceForge project website and licensed under Apache 2.0 open source.

Release 2021.5.0.266 - Major Release (2021R5) - change highlights ...

 

1. Migrated the framework from being based on  PB2021 GA Build 1288 to PB2021 MR Build 1311
2. Added support for MS-Windows 11
3. Removed all "Appeon Mobile" related logic
4. Removed most "Appeon WEB" related logic (small amount still there)
5. Revised "wn_profile_master" to perform an AcceptText to capture all DW entries
6. Revised "wn_profile_master" to format the Window title to be more informative.
7. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method for PS2021 support
8. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_check_ps_version" method for PS2021 support
9. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "TitleTextChanged" base event code logic
10. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "TitleTextChanged" base event code logic
11. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "AddressChanged" base event code logic
12. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "NavigationError" base event code logic
13. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "ResourceRedirect" base event code logic
14. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "CertificateError" base event code logic
15. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "DownLoadingStart" base event code logic
16. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "DownLoadingStateChanged" base event code logic
17. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "NavigationStart" base event code logic
18. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "NavigationProgressIndex" base event code logic
19. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "EvaluateJavaScriptFinished" base event code logic
20. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "NavigationStateChanged" base event code logic
21. Revised "nc_web_browser_master" class' to add "PDFPrintFinished" base event code logic
22. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "Close" event to compute the running time.
23. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "Open" event to activate the Theme via a method call
24. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "Deactivate" event to track user time in the App
25. Revised "wn_logon_master" class' "Open" event to apply a Theme if required.
26. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' to Add "of_get_message" method
27. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_set_powerbuilder_environment_info" event for PS and PS apps
28. Revised "nc_message_master" class' to Add "of_get_message" method to concatenate from 2 DWO's.
29. Revised "ns_restful_client_master" class' to Add "of_retrieve" method
30. Revised "ns_sqlca_oracle_master" class' to Add "of_check_version" method
31. Revised "vc_em_hinttext_master" class' "em_data" object to allow "oe_key_up" event to capture ANY key event
32. Revised "vc_sle_hinttext_master" class' "sle_data" object to allow "oe_key_up" event to fire ANY key event
33. Revised "wn_colour_master" class to support new colour selection UI
34. Revised "mu_application_master" class to remove old Appeon Mobile code
35. Revised "mu_popup_master" class to remove old Appeon Mobile code
36. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_is_application_instantiated" event to remove old Appeon Web logic
37. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_check_os_version" event to support MS-Windows 11
38. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_get_client_type" event to support PowerClient/PowerServer
39. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_write_event" event to remove old Appeon Web code
40. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_set_cpu_affinity" method to remove old Appeon Web code
41. Revised "wn_controller_master" class' "of_add_control_to_toolbar" method to adjust Toolbar "X" position for PB2021 runtime 
42. Revised "wn_controller_master" class' "resize" event to adjust Toolbar "X" position for PB2021 runtime
43. Revised "wn_main_master" class' "Open" event to remove old Appeon Web deprecated code
44. Revised "wn_main_master" class' "oe_postopen" event to remove old Appeon Web deprecated code
45. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "oe_open" event to write O/S Event log with the new correct App types
46. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "oe_close" event to write O/S Event log with the new correct App types
47. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' "of_write_event" method to remove deprecated Appeon Mobile code
48. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class to remove all Appeon Mobile variables and related methods
49. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" class' - Added "of_set_ps_session" method to support PS2021 
50. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" class' "of_connect" method to support PS2021 "Begin Session"
51. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" class' - Added "of_get_last_dberror_code" method
52. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" class' - Added "of_get_last_dberror_text" method
53. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" class' - Added "of_get_last_sql_syntax" method

 
      The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2021R5 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 (Cloud) applications!

   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