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

Appeon - Elevate 2021 Cnference

 

Elevate 2021 replay is available online so you can catch up on anything you missed. We especially want to thank Appeon MVPs and community presenters for all the great tech sessions they contributed! If you didn’t register for the conference, you can access the replays right after you register for FREE.   Read About Elevate Bruce Armstrong, an Appeon MVP, summarized the key points of the keynote presentation and a quick rundown of the conference. Read the Blog   Watch the Replays In this year’s keynote, Appeon announced various enhancements focused on PowerScript Development and the PowerBuilder IDE. Check out the latest version to understand what exciting changes are coming down the road: How PowerBuilder fits into the post-pandemic world! Updated PowerBuilder Roadmap PowerBuilder 2022 Preview PowerServer Success Stories from United Insurance Group, and DouYee International Questions & Answers The tech sessions are organized around two tracks: PowerServer, PowerScript & C# Dev. Related tech resources are available for download from the corresponding session replay pages. Find a Replay | Try PB 2021   Discuss the Content You can start a discussion regarding any Elevate session (including the keynote) with many developers from around the world on the Appeon community site.

STD Integrated Framework - 2021R4 released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2021R4) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2021.4.0.258 - September 2, 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 2021R4 (build 2021.4.0.258) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2021 and PowerServer 2021 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2021 - 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 1288 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 and 2021R3.Note that STD has now  released 4 new versions of the Integrated framework in 2021 with more possible this year still!

   

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2021R4 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2021 build 1228, as follows:

Support for PowerClient 2021

    Over 280 code points of refactoring to support this new feature in PB2021!

Support for PowerServer 2021

    Over 360 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 19043.1165), PB 2021 build 1288 and the PowerServer 2021 build #1.0.0. Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both P-code & M-code) and Win64 (P-code) deployments. Testing inside of 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 2021.4.0.258 - Major Release (2021R4) - change highlights ...

 

1. Migrated the framework from being based on PB2019R3 Build 2703 to now based on PB2021 GA Build 1228
2. Removed "STD_FC_PB_Base2.pbl" library after consolidating objects into "STD_FC_PB_Base.pbl"
3. Removed "STD_FC_PB_BaseW.pbl" library after consolidating objects into "STD_FC_PB_Base.pbl"
4. Removed "STD_FC_PB_PowerServer.pbl" library as both Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile related objects are now deprecated in PB2021
5. Added ACCEPTText() command to the "wn_profile_master" window's "cb_profile" to make sure all changes are in the "options" primary buffer
6. Revised the "wn_profile_master" window's PostOpen event to format the Window Title more clearly.
7. Revised the "fn_print_screen" function for PS2021 to remove dependency on external EXE calls (no longer needed)
8. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_set_application_location" method to Remove PowerServer2020 Web & Mobile logic
9. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_set_network_info" method to Remove Web check as PS2021 has deprecated the PS Web feature   
10. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method to Remove all Web, AWS & Mobile logic (Deprecated)
11. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_write_log" method to Remove Web, AWS and Mobile logic as PS2021 no longer supports (Deprecated)   
12. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_check_available_memory" method to Remove PS2020 "Mobile" related code as feature is deprecated!
13. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_notification_display" method to remove WEB & MOBILE as PS2021 no longer supports (deprecated)   
14. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_encrpyt" method to support "public" to support PipeLine processing.
15. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_decrypt" method to support "public" to support PipeLine processing.
16. Revised the "vc_tp_about_device" object's "oe_PostConstructor" Event to Remove PS2020 Mobile code as this feature is now deprecated!       
17. Revised the "vs_dc_list_master" object's "Instance" Pool to Added boolean indicator as to whether to save Grid DWO source on exit
18. Revised the "vs_dc_list_master" object's "of_save_dataobject_name" Method to
19. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "oe_PostConstructor" Event to save the DWO name for further processing
20. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "of_get_grid_save_status" Method to add a "Save GRID" DWO status
21. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "of_save_dataobject_name" Method to add a "Save GRID" DWO name
22. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "rButtonDown" Event to Add code to view "Reset Grid" Menu Item as required
23. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "RetrieveStart" Event to Add code to SetReDraw command to reduce O/S overhead during retievals!
24. Revised the "vs_dc_master" object's "RetrieveEnd" Event to Added SetReDraw ON as RetrieveStart event turns it OFF
25. Revised the "vs_sle_master" object's "oe_PostConstructor" Event to Removed Mobile logic as PS2021 does not support it (Deprecated)
26. Revised the "wn_logon_master" object's "destructor" Event to Over-ride the ancestor and then do a callback afterwards.
27. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method to Add code to log PS2021 server interaction HTTP Response Status if Debug is ON
28. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "of_check_ps_version" method to Revised PS2020 Server logic as PS2021 is technically quite different   
29. Revised the "vs_web_browser_master" object's Events to add missing event documentation
30. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "Close" method to Added code to compute the application running time   
31. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "Open" method to Replace ApplyTheme() command with call to "of_set_theme" method   
32. Revised the "nc_app_controller_master" object's "deactivate" method to track user time in the application! 
33. Revised the "wn_logon_master" object's "Open" event to Added code to apply a Theme (only if required for better App start-up performance)

 
      The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2021 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

STD Integrated Framework - 2021R3 released!

   ** Hot News **

  Integrated Foundation Classes (2021R3) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2021.3.0.230 - June 3, 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 2021R3 (build 2021.3.0.230) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2019R3 and PowerServer 2020 (Mobile & Web), and InfoMaker 2020 R3 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 2019 R3 build 2703 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 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 new & revised features for

2019/2020

, please follow these links - 2019R2, 2019R2-1, 2019R3-2, 2019R4, 2020R1, 2020R2, 2021R1 and 2021R2.

Note that STD has now  released 3 new versions of the Integrated framework in 2021 with more planned this year as well!

   

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2021R3 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2019 R3 build 2703, as follows:
    

Support for PowerClient

    Over 280 code points of refactoring to support this new feature in PB2019 R3!

 

Support for PowerServer 2021

    Over 60 code points of advanced refactoring to support this new feature in PB2021 beta!

 

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with the latest MS-Windows 10 O/S (21H1 build 19043.1023), PB 2019 R3 build 2703 and the PowerServer 2020 build #2703. 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 and licensed under Apache 2.0 open source.

Release 2021.3.0.230 - Major Release (2021R3) - change highlights ...

 

1. Revised "fn_open_sheet_window" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps        
2. Revised "fn_open_sheet_window_withparm" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps        
3. Revised "fn_open_tab_page" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps        
4. Revised "fn_open_tab_page_withparm" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps        
5. Revised "fn_open_user_object" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps        
6. Revised "fn_open_user_object_withparm" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
7. Revised "fn_open_window" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
8. Revised "fn_open_window_withparm" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
9. Revised "fn_print_screen" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
10. Revised "mu_application_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
11. Revised "nc_app_controller_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
12. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
13. Revised "ns_ds_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
14. Revised "vc_tp_about_device" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
15. Revised "vc_tp_about_general" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
16. Revised "vc_tp_about_process" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
17. Revised "vc_tp_about_processor" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
18. Revised "vc_tp_about_resources" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
19. Revised "vs_dc_graph_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
20. Revised "vs_dc_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
21. Revised "vs_dp_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
22. Revised "vs_em_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
23. Revised "vs_mle_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
24. Revised "vs_rte_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
25. Revised "vs_sle_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
26. Revised "vs_tc_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
27. Revised "wn_controller_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
28. Revised "wn_debug_list_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
29. Revised "wn_log_viewer_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
30. Revised "wn_logon_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
31. Revised "wn_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
32. Revised "wn_messagebox_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
33. Revised "wn_popup_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
34. Revised "wn_profile_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
35. Revised "wn_response_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
36. Revised "wn_splash_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
37. Revised "fn_open_sheet_as_document" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
38. Revised "fn_open_sheet_docked" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
39. Revised "fn_open_sheet_in_tabggroup" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
40. Revised "fn_open_sheet_withparm_as_document" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
41. Revised "fn_open_sheet_withparm_docked" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
42. Revised "fn_open_sheet_withparm_in_tabggroup" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
43. Revised "nc_app_controller64_master" - Revised the code to support PB, PC, & PS2021+ native Apps
44. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" - Methiod "of_decrypt" changed to "public" to support PipeLine processing.
45. Revised "ns_sqlca_master" - Methiod "of_encrypt" changed to "public" to support PipeLine processing.

 

      The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2021R3 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