STD Web Service Framework - Version 2016R0 Released!

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Web Service Framework - v2016.0.0.55 - Released!

     Software Tool & Die Inc are pleased to announce a new release of their Web Service STD Foundation Classes for IIs (STD FC IIs) - version 2016.0.0.55 (2016R0). The updated Web Service IIs framework is solely targeted to helping PowerBuilder Classic developers, to help develop .Net based Web Services and deploy these to IIs. The IIs based framework takes advantage of RAD techniques, employs an MVC (Model, View, Controller) architecture for superior performance, flexibility and extend ability! The STD Web Service framework is 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 services
• Provides 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
• Facilitates  Event, Debug and Application logging
• and much more!

  The main updates to the STD Web Service FC's included in version 2016R0 include:

• Removed the "Crypto32.DLL" and "CW3220.DLL" files from the framework!
• Rebuilt the framework's documentation set using Visual Expert 2015 build 2015.0.15.1109
• Framework documentation now available as a separate ZIP file
• Removed external references to the "Crypto32" and "CW3220" DLL's in the nc_crypto_master base class.
• Added new function "of_base64_stringtobinary" to the nc_crypto_master base class.
• Added new function "of_base64_binarytostring" to the nc_crypto_master base class.
• Added double quotes around the XOPY file names to handle file path spaces (nc_business_class_master).
• Ported "ns_DS_WebService_Master" class from the Integrated framework for processing within IIs.
• Ported "nc_cipher_master" class from the Integrated framework for processing within IIs.
• Deprecated the "nc_cypher_master" class.
• Revised MS-Windows API declarations to match the Integrated Framework.Tested framework with ...

      - PowerBuilder 12.x, 12.5.x and 12.6
      - Appeon 2015R2.
      - MS-Windows 7, 10, 2008 & 2012.
      - .Net 2.0, .Net 3.5, .Net 4.0 and .Net 4.5
      - IIs 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, & 10.0

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

Regards .... Chris

Integrated Foundation Classes (Service Pack#1) Released!

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 Integrated Foundation Classes (2016R1-1) Released!

 "THE" PowerBuilder Classic & Appeon Framework!

(v2016.1.1.59 - April 26, 2016) - Service Pack #1

    Software Tool & Die Inc (STD) is very pleased to announce that they have just released an updated version 2016R1-1 (Service Pack #1) build number 2016.1.1.59 of their Integrated Foundation Class library for PowerBuilder "Classic", Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile!

    The latest version contains the following updates and has been tested with Appeon Server  2016.372.00 (GA) using the official MR (maintenance  releases) of PowerBuilder "Classic" versions 12.1, 12.5.1 and 12.6. Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both P-code & M-code) deployments while testing inside of Appeon included latest Web Browsers, latest Apple Tablet/Smart Phone and Android Tablet/Smart Phone  deployments.

Release 2016.1.1.59 - Major Release (2016R1) - change highlights ...

• Framework was system tested with: PowerBuilder Classic 12.1, 12.5.1 and 12.6; Appeon and 2015R1 (2015.0328.00); iOS 9.3 and Android 6.0.1 (both Smart Phone & Tablet); IE10/11; FireFox 46.0.0; Safari 5.1.7; Opera 32.0.1948.25; Chrome 49.0.2623.110,  Edge 25.10586.0.0)
• Replaced old MessageBox( ) PB method with the frameworks "of_messagebox" standard in the following ...
      nc_app_controller_master.of_set_splash_window
      nc_app_controller_master.constructor
      nc_network_adapter.of_getadaptersinfo
      nc_wininet_master.ue_internetopen
      vs_dc_master.of_check_data
      wn_controller_master.open
      wn_master.of_set_updatable
      vs_ole_master.error
• Updated the "of_messagebox" method in the "nc_app_controller_master" base class to bypass the logic if in "Silent" mode.

The OrderEntry example application also updated!

The updated open source STD Integrated Framework is free and can be downloaded by clicking here!


   STD would 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

New Release (2016R1) of the STD "Integrated" FrameWork!

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 Integrated Foundation Classes (2016R1) Released!

 "THE" PowerBuilder Classic & Appeon Framework!

(v2016.1.0.58 - March 23, 2016)

 

   Software Tool & Die Inc (STD) is very pleased to announce that they have just released an updated version 2016R1 (2016.1.0.58) of their Integrated Foundation Class library for PowerBuilder "Classic", Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile!

   The latest version contains the following updates and has been tested with Appeon Server  2016.359.00 (GA) using the official MR (maintenance  releases) of PowerBuilder "Classic" versions 12.1, 12.5.1 and 12.6. Testing inside of PB included Win32 (both P-code & M-code) deployments while testing inside of Appeon included latest Web Browsers, latest Apple Tablet/Smart Phone and Android Tablet/Smart Phone  deployments.


Release 2016.1.0.58 - Major Release (2016R1) - change highlights ...

• Framework was system tested with: PowerBuilder Classic 12.1, 12.5.1 and 12.6; Appeon and 2015R1 (2015.0328.00); iOS 9.3 and Android 6.0.1 (both Smart Phone & Tablet); IE10/11; FireFox 45.0.0; Safari 5.1.7; Opera 32.0.1948.25; Chrome 49.0.2623.110,  Edge 25.10586.0.0)
• New LINE base class created - "vs_ln_master".
• New OVAL base class created - "vs_ov_master".
• New ROUNDRECTANGLE base class created - "vs_rrt_master".
• New RECTANGLE base class created - "vs_rt_master".
• Added more external Function declarations to the Application Controller base class (nc_app_controller_master).
• Added new Android, iOS, Windows & AWS version tracking variables to the Application Controller base class.
• Created new INI file default entries for the the Android, iOS, Windows & AWS version tracking variable value.
• Added code to check the OS version based on the environment (Web/Native/Mobile) to the Application Controller base class.
  
  
• Removed references to the old PocketPC/PocketBuilder variables in the Application Controller base class.
• Added a new function (of_check_aws_version) to validate the AWS version in the Application Controller base class.
  
  
• Added code to the "of_get_appeon_environment_info" function to validate the AWS version in a Mobile environment.
• Added code to the Application Controller base class' Constructor to initialize & process new INI values.
• Added new function "of_base64_stringtobinary" to the nc_crypto_master base class.
• Added new function "of_base64_binarytostring" to the nc_crypto_master base class.
  
  
• Removed external references to the "Crypto32" and "CW3220" DLL's in the nc_crypto_master base class.
• Removed the "Crypto32.DLL" and "CW3220.DLL" files from the framework!
  
  
• Added new Event "oe_graph_create" to the ns_ds_master DataStore base class.
• Added new Event "oe_html_context" to the ns_ds_master DataStore base class.
• Added new Event "oe_filter_activated" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_sort_activated" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_erase_background" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_graph_create" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
  
  
• Added new Event "oe_backtab_out" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_html_context" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_message_text" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added new Event "oe_print_margin_change" to the vs_dc_master DataWindow Control base class.
• Added code to the vs_dc_master RetrieveStart Event base class to support "oe_graph_create event in Appeon!
• Revised Resize logic in "wn_splash_master" base class to account for different rendering in PB vs Web/Mobile.
• Rebuilt the framework's documentation set using VisualExpert 2015 build 2015.0.15.1109.
  
  
• Framework documentation now available as a separate ZIP file 

   STD would 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

14 New PowerBuilder Tools for 2016!

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14 New tools for PB Developers for 2016!

    All you need to modernize your PowerBuilder Applications, from enhancing their look & feel, to streamlining your reporting and security features! Also, speed up and simplify your deployments, maintenance and build processes.

Check out what's new and upcoming  ...

Click on the tiles for more information!

Regards ... Chris

Crypto Example application for PowerBuilder & Appeon Released!

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STD Foundation Classes

Updated CRYPTO Example Application released!

   Software Tool & Die Inc. today are very pleased to announce the release of an updated CRYPTO Encoding / Decoding example application for PowerBuilder, Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile that was built from the latest STD Integrated Framework (release: March 2016) ...

   The latest release of the crypto example has had some major updates, as follows:

• Removal of 3rd party external DLL's for Encipher support.
• Encipher feature now 100% PowerBuilder code (no external DLL).
• Encryption now works with Appeon Web and Appeon Mobile
• Example now includes Cipher support
  
• Example now includes basic Encryption/Decryption support
• Example handles various environments automatically.
• One code-line.

     Click here to download the Crypto example application source code!

 

Enjoy!

Regards ... Chris

PowerBuilder Webcast - High Level Road Map

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  In case you missed the High Level roadmap for PowerBuilder Webcast on Tuesday March 8, 2016 - you can view the recorded Appeon presentation here ...   http://www.tinyurl.com/newroadmap

Regards ... Chris

PowerBuilder Conference 2016

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     Appeon Corporation is planning to put together an official PowerBuilder user conference, which will be branded as "Elevate".  The Elevate 2016 conference will be held in the United States. Appeon Corporation will also be collaborating with local user groups outside the United States to offer a conference recap in a seminar format. Appeon Corporation hopes PB Developers will be able to attend Elevate 2016 in the United States – the birthplace of PowerBuilder!  More information will be revealed on the Appeon Website in the near future ... stay tuned!

Regards ... Chris

Appeon Corporation now selling PB 12.6

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   Over the past year I have read many postings on SAP's PowerBuilder News Group (SCN) about PB developers being either confused or having trouble buying a new copy of PowerBuilder? I just found out this week that  Appeon Corporation is now distributing the SAP version of PowerBuilder 12.6!  If your maintenance subscription has expired and you would like to upgrade to a supported version of PowerBuilder - you can now contact Appeon to get a quotation.  Get a quote

Regards ... Chris

PowerBuilder High-level Roadmap - March 8, 2016

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    Don't miss out on the next Appeon Webinar on the Future of PowerBuilder. This next in a 5 part series of webinars will focus exclusively on the PowerBuilder application development tool. This will be the first look at a sustainable high-level plan for this Integrated Development Environment that will outline Appeon's priority for major changes planned for PowerBuilder over the next several years! These changes will include general timelines, key features, major phases, release management, release cycles, beta programs,  feature request process and much more!

     The webinar will be held on March 8, 2016 and available in two convenient time slots, as follows:

• Time Option 1: March 8, 2016 9:00 AM PST (San Francisco)
• Time Option 2: March 8, 2016 9:00 AM CET (Berlin)

    Make sure that you don't miss out on this key information webinar by clicking here for more information and on how to register!

Want to know more about Appeon Corporation ... 

Regards ... Chris

2016 PB Conference Postponed

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 2016 Charlotte PowerBuilder Conference Postponed.

    The North Carolina PowerBuilder User Group (NCPBUG) in conjunction with their conference sponsor, Appeon Corporation have decided to postpone their previously announced conference scheduled to take place in May, 2016.  

    According to NCPBUG Conference Chair Matt Balent - "We would like to be in a position to discuss detailed road-maps and timelines for PowerBuilder, as well as many other questions customers have regarding the transfer of PowerBuilder to Appeon.  We would not be in a position to do this until SAP has first concluded its transfer of PowerBuilder to Appeon.  So for this reason we will reschedule the conference to a later time in this year, and will announce the new date as soon as possible".

    Hopefully, SAP will sign the contract soon and allow Appeon to finally grab a foot-hold on the PowerBuilder product. Please stay tuned to this blog for more details as they become known.

Regards ... Chris