Appeon Web - Multi-Browser PowerBuilder Applications

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Appeon Web

Multiple Web Browser Support for PowerBuilder!

All Appeon Web Uusers,

Appeon are happy to announce  that they will be launching an new Appeon Web beta version this summer with the “Multi-Browser Compatibility” as the main feature! However, they need your help to make this new feature a success!

The new multi-browser feature will empower PowerBuilder developers to easily build applications for all of the major web browsers for Windows OS including IE, Chrome, Safari and Firefox. Be one of the selected beta testers to get the opportunity to interact with Appeon engineers.

As always, your comments, suggestions and questions are very important to Appeon. As a participant, Appeon will do their best to incorporate as much as of your feedback as possible into the final release. The beta program is scheduled to start on July 28th and will last 2 months.

Simply fill out the 2-minute survey below to sign up for the beta now! You will receive an email when the program begins.

Regards ... Chris

STD Web Service Framework - Version 2.0 Released!

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PB Classic Web Service Framework - v2.0!

     Software Tool & Die Inc are please to announce a new release of their Web Service STD Foundation Classes for IIs (STD FC IIs) - Version 2.0. The updated v2.0 Web Service IIs framework is solely targeted to helping PowerBuilder Classic developers, develop .Net based Web Services deployed to IIs. The IIs based framework takes advantage of RAD techniques - employes an MVC (Model, View, Controller) architecture for superior performance, flexibility and extendability. 

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

    The Web Service framework - while greatly improving the PB & Appeon developer's productivity - also includes these types of features to help with RAD based projects:

• Helps the PB developer to Implement "stateless" programming
• Does DBMS transaction management automatically
• Manages DataStores for you automatically
• Manages DB updates for you automatically
• Facilitates  MVC design & programming
• Provides Encryption / Decryption servicesProvides extended numerical services (ie: And / Or / Xor / Xand / etc features to PowerScript
• Provides Result Set generation for any data
• Provides HTML generation for any data
• Allows SMTP eMail generation
• and much more!

    The main updates included in  Version #2 to the STD Web Service FC's for IIs include....  

• Ported the base Internet Result Set class "ns_internet_result_master" over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Added session INI support to the framework in the BUSINESS abstract ancestor (nc_business_master).
• Added SYSTEM to System control checking (O/S, DB, & PB).
• Added resource TRACEing for SQL, print, memory, time, etc to the base ancestor DataStore (ns_ds_master).
• Added support for dynamic language setting to the IIS abstract ancestor (nc_iis_master).
• Added processor affinity support.
• Added dynamic debug switch support.
• Added full error handling to the TRANSACTION object base ancestor (ns_transaction_master).
• Added SQL tracing to the TRANSACTION object base ancestor (ns_transaction_master).
• Added "parent" object registration to all STANDARD NON-VISUAL objects via an "of_register" method!
• Fixed a formatting bug in the SQL trace of the TRANSACTION and DATASTORE base ancestor objects.
• Added default Boolean, long and Integer instance work variables to all STANDARD NON-VISUAL objects.
• Added new web service CONNECTION object base ancestor (ns_connection_master).
• Added INI file support for deployment to session handling
• Added default "WebService.INI" skeleton to the framework as a starter format for your projects.
• Added Compile DATE & Time stamps constants to the framework to trap the last "full build" information.

   The STD Web Service and other PB frameworks are free and can be downloaded from the STD Foundation Classes SourceForge project website.

Regards   ... Chris

STD Web Service Framework - Service Pack#2

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PB Classic Web Service Framework Update!

     Software Tool & Die Inc are please to announce the release of their updated (Service Pack #2) Web Service STD Foundation Classes for IIs (STD FC IIs). The updated Web Service IIs framework is solely targeted to helping PowerBuilder Classic developers, develop .Net based Web Services deployed to IIs. The IIs based framework takes advantage of RAD techniques - employes an MVC (Model, View, Controller) architecture for superior performance, flexibility and extendability. 

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

    The Web Service framework - while greatly improving the PB & Appeon developer's productivity - also includes these types of features to help with RAD based projects:

• Helps the PB developer to Implement "stateless" programming
• Does DBMS transaction management automatically
• Manages DataStores for you automatically
• Manages DB updates for you automatically
• Facilitates  MVC design & programming
• Provides Encryption / Decryption servicesProvides extended numerical services (ie: And / Or / Xor / Xand / etc features to PowerScript
• Provides Result Set generation for any data
• Provides HTML generation for any data
• Allows STMP eMail generation
• and much more!

    The main updates included in  Service Pack #2 to the STD Web Service FC's for IIs include....  

• Ported the function 'fn_check_db_status' over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the function 'fn_copy_transaction' over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the function 'fn_dbms_get_sysdate' over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the function 'fn_iif' (Immediate IF) over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the function 'fn_get_enumerated' over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Added new method 'of_get_virtual_path' to the nc_iis_master class to help locate where your Web service is running inside of IIS.
• Ported the 'sr_pass_data' structure over from the Integrated framework to make them the same.
• Added INI file support to the IIS Web Service framework.
• Ported the base Message object class "ns_message_master" over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported thebase Error object class "ns_error_master" over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the base Dynamic Description Area object class "ns_dda_master" over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.
• Ported the base Dynamic Staging Area object class "ns_dsa_master" over from the Integrated framework to the IIs Web Service framework.

 The STD Web Service framework is free and can be downloaded from its STD Foundation Classes SourceForge project website.

Regards   ... Chris

PB Survey 2014

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PowerBuilder Worldwide Survey 2014

Tell SAP What You Want for PowerBuilder

In 2013, Novalys had several meetings with SAP Management and answered some questions they had about the short term needs of PowerBuilder Shops. Following a number of discussions between the PB community and SAP, PowerBuilder 15 beta was released.

These meetings opened a discussion about the future of PowerBuilder. With the 2014 survey, you can send SAP a snapshot of what you doing with PB today, and what your most urgent needs are.

After filling out the 2014 survey,  you will have access to the 2013 survey information and you'll learn more about:

• The architecture of current & future PB Apps (Client/Server, Web, Mobile...)
• The use of PowerBuilder versions: Who’s still using PB9/10? Who has moved to PB12.5.x?
• The most awaited developments in PB!

Have Your Say
Tell us about your PowerBuilder usage and expectations, and help guide the future of PowerBuilder.

Take the 2014 survey

Submit your answer and access the previous results!

Thank you for supporting the PB Community!  

Regards ... Chris

Integrated Foundation Classes ( Service Pack #2) - GA Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (Update)

Service Pack #2 (SP02)

(for PowerBuilder "Classic", Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile)
 

   Software Tool & Die Inc (STD) is very pleased to announce that they have just released an updated version of their Integrated Foundation Class library today for PowerBuilder "Classic", Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile!

   The latest version contains the following updates and has been tested with Appeon 2013R2 build 0110.00 using the official MR (maintenance  releases) of PowerBuilder "Classic". Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both p-code & m-code) deployments while testing inside of Appeon included Web (IE10/11 - 32 & 64bit) , latest Apple Tablet/Smart Phone and Android Tablet/Smart Phone  deployments.

   The FC's are *free* and can be downloaded (along with an updated sample Order Entry application) from the SourceForge website!

The changes to the FC's are as follows ..... 

Release 12.1.0 Changes ... March 31, 2014  GA -  SP02

Multilingual pop-up menu support

1. Added new code to the visual OLE container's (vs_ole_master) "externalexception" event.
2. Added new code to the visual OLE container's (vs_ole_master) "error" event.
   Note: Items #1 & #2 bring the visual OLE container to be at par with its non-visual counter-part.
3. Removed old Webform and WPF code from the abstract Window classes "wn_controller_master" and "wn_main_master".
4. Corrected code in the base wn_master class that sets the Window titles on the PB application's tool bar RHMB
   Note: Original code was broken during the creation of the "integrated" framework.
5. Toolbar pop-up menu item text now translated properly into alternate languages
6. Abstract window class wn_zoom_master controls enlarged to allow easier gesture control when running on Tablets and Smartphones.
7. Error handling code improved on the DataWindow and DataStore base classes
8. Removed unnecessary duplicate object class "wn_log_viewer" from the English, French and Spanish PB Libraries
9. Added new messages to the base message DataWindow "dw_messages_e /f /s".
10. Added new "Filter" option to the "Log viewer" class (wn_log_viewer_master".
11. Unit tested all code changes with PB 12.1 build 6518, PB 12.5.1 build 4015 and Appeon 2013R2 ( Build 0110.00 - 64 bit)
12. Web Tested on IE 10 & 11 and Mobile tested on iO/s iPad4 and Android based Nexus 10 devices.
13. Application Controller changed to check the Application Object's class mappings (ie: Error, Message, SQLCA, etc)
    Note: If these mappings do not point to the STD FC's objects, mapping errors will be logged and a message displayed.
14. The Calendar base object "wn_calendar_master" now has new English, French and Spanish extensions!
15. The "wn_calendar_master" was changed to allow either a String or Structure to pass the initial date.
16. The "VGA" INI parameter and its associated code were removed from the FC's.
    (this was only used for Pocket PowerBuilder which is now deprecated).
17. Fixed a bug handling the "Debug_Mode=" INI file setting
18. Changed the Appeon INI setting in the default INI file to use the "Logging" keyword.
19. Added new code to the FC's Logging feature to also simultaneously write to the Appeon Log file if "Logging=Y" in the APPEON section of the INI file.
20. A new "oe_std_fc" event added to the Message, Transaction, Error, SQL Stage, and SQL Description base classes.
21. A new "of_get_HPos" method added to the DataWindow Control base class to allow DC's to get the amount the user has already scrolled the DW object inside the control.
22. Added new "of_log" to the "ghost" appeonextfuncs object in the "STD_FC_Appeon.pbl" to match the updated Appeon WorkArounds.pbl
    (Note: This is to ensure Appeon2013R2 compatibility).
23. The PB.NET version of the framework was officially deprecated and is no longer supported!  

 

Futures

1)  Tune the PB, Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile single source framework.
2)  Add more PB, Web and Mobile features.
3)  Integrate Open Source tools like Spell Checking, OCR, Imaging  and more!
4) Add new GUI controls
5) Extend the IIS (Web Services) framework



  
 Note: There will be another release of the FC's coming soon for Appeon 7.0 (multiple browser support) ... Please stay tuned to this blog for more news releases!

Regards ... Chris

Meet Appeon in Person!

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Meet Appeon Engineers at ISUG-Tech 2014 Conference

April 14-17 at the Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
 

This is truly a wonderful opportunity for attendees of this conference. Appeon will be bringing four of the product engineers to Atlanta! They will be making the long trek over from China and are looking forward to meeting Appeon customers and PowerBuilder developers at the event.

Attending along with Appeon CEO Armeen Mazda will be:

•     Peng Wang - Product Engineering Director
•     Menghui Chen - Product Architect
•     Larry Jia - Product QA Director
•     Steven Yang - Technical Support Director

Appeon Workshop

There are also a number of pre- and post-conference workshops you can register for without having to register for the entire ISUG-Tech 2014 Conference. And the cost for Workshops is lower than the full conference.

For individuals who are interested in Appeon Workshop, please take a look at the overview video here. It will give you a taste for the workshop. The instructor for this workshop is Yakov Werde, who has been designing and delivering PowerBuilder and Web/Mobile App Development training for over 14 years.


Don’t want to miss the event!

Register for Appeon Workshop

Regards ... Chris

PBTV Guru's Coming to Charlotte, NC!

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PB Tour - Charlotte, North Carolina

vendredi, 10 janvier 2014 14:05

March 5, 6, 7, 2014

A three day conference will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will cover the following topics, including, but not limited to:

•  - PB 15 new features, 
•  - Using Google Maps in PowerBuilder, 
•  - Developing your own Webcam Component for a PB app, 
•  - Theory and Practice of Tracking Boards,  
•  - How to integrate Imaging Technology into your PB application,
• And more! 

Get the latest news from SAP experts about PowerBuilder, its product roadmap and SAP’s current and future plans for the product. Ask questions to the experts and get the answers. Also don’t miss professional PowerBuilder training sessions and workshops.

Register

*Please note: registration form is at the bottom of the page


Regards ... Chris

Appeon Learning Center

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Appeon Learning Center

A Roundup of Appeon Mobile 2.0 Tutorial
Appeon Mobile 2.0 is progressing nicely, and we want to express our sincere gratitude to the dozens of Pros and Enterprise beta testers who have used this product thus far. For those who haven’t yet explored Appeon Mobile, we’d like to remind you of several tutorials which we’ve recently released. We’d also like to remind you to submit your amazing mobile apps to inspire other developers.
WATCH TUTORIALS

Jumpstart Session: Get Started with Appeon Mobile Quickly
Appeon Jumpstart session is a one-to-one 1-hour live training, aiming to help new Appeon users to get started with Appeon product quickly. This training begins with an orientation session on how to install and use Appeon products, followed by several fun and informative opportunities to talk with our Appeon experts. Request a Jumpstart session now and tell us when is best for it.  
REQUEST A JUMPSTART SESSION

Technical Article: Appeon Mobile Device Integration
How many times have you seen these behaviors in a Mobile App? Like Us on Facebook. Post this to your Facebook Timeline. Tweet this on Twitter. Call Customer Support. Wouldn’t it be sweet if you could implement these kinds of behaviors in your Appeon Mobile app? This article will show you the all tricks you need.
READ THE ARTICLE

Appeon mobile 2.0 webcast
Be one of the first to see PowerBuilder applications on Android devices, as Armeen Mazda hosts a webcast in February on all things new for Appeon Mobile! Date and time are to be announced, so check back to our website for more details, or join our Facebook and Twitter accounts to receive a notification.
VISIT PBTV WEBSITE


Regards ... Chris

Appeon's World Tour 2014 Coming to Charlotte

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Developer Networking

March 5-7, Charlotte
 
Following the announcement of PB 15, your next chance to get up close and personal with Appeon and PB experts is at the Charlotte PowerBuilder Conference! This Conference, presented by NCPBUG and Appeon, will bring you the latest news and information on all things about PB and Appeon. We’ve listed the top 5 reasons why the upcoming PB Conference in Charlotte cannot be missed! From seeing the official SAP road-map for PB, to talking and attending workshops with Appeon experts!

MORE INFO - REGISTER - SUBMIT A SESSION


Regards ... Chris

Appeon 2.0 - Production Availability

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Appeon Product Announcement

Appeon Mobile 2.0 will be released on February 10
 
The much-anticipated refresh of Appeon Mobile, V2.0 finally has a release date: February 10, 2014. Having announced support for Android, this major release is becoming a great solution for developing apps quickly on iOS and Android. This is a huge win for enterprise customers trying to mobilize their core PowerBuilder applications onto mobile devices.
 
MORE INFO -  REQUEST A QUOTE


Regards ... Chris