STD Integrated Foundation Classes - Updated Version 2019R2 Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2019R2) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2019.2.0.131 - May 16, 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 2019R2 (build 2019.2.0.131) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2017R3, PowerServer 2017 Web and PowerServer 2017 Mobile builds 1880!

  

     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 2017R3 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 2018, please follow these links - 2018R1, 2018R2, 2018R3, 2018R4 and 2018R5. STD has now released 2 new versions of the framework in 2019 (2019R1). Stay tuned for more exciting releases throughout 2019 including a brand new version just for PowerBuilder 2019!

  

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2019R2 Integrated Foundation Class library and Appeon PowerBuilder 2017R3 versions at work, as follows:
   

Web Browser Print Window Ready

New Print Window feature in action!

Windows 10 Notification Ready

 

MS-Windows Notification Example

Theme Ready

Ready for the new "Theme" feature in PB2019

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with MS-Windows 10 O/S (Spring Creator Edition), PB 2017R3 and the PowerServer 2017 builds #1880. 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 2019.2.0.131 - Major Release (2019R2) - change highlights ...

• Added "Process" API external declarations into "nc_app_controller_master" base class
• Added "of_get_rte_control_type" function into "nc_app_controller_master" base class to get RTE 3rd party control being used
• Revised "Constructor" event of "nc_app_controller_master" base class to validate RTE 3rd party control
• Added Boolean SW to "nc_app_controller_master" base class to support PB2019 "Themes" feature ON/OFF
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class to log the application's Library List at start-up
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class to handle Dockable App Restore on App Restart    
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class to make the O/S Path more "readable" in the App Log
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class to make sure that only PB App's use App Object's dynamic methods
• Added new "of_is_theme_feature_active" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class for PB2019 support
• Added new "of_set_themes_active" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class for PB2019 support
• Added new "of_call_phone_number" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class
• Added new "of_set_dockable_restore" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class for more Dockable Window support
• Added new "of_get_dockable_restore" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class for more Dockable Window support
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "of_notification_display" method to use MS-Windows "PBNotify" App to send W10 message
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "Constructor" event to check if a Dockble app Restore is required
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "Constructor" event to add MS-Windows notify EXE command-line setting    
• Revised "ns_ds_master" base class's "WSError" event to log Web Service "Buffer" name to the log
• Revised "ns_ds_master" base class's "RetrieveStart" event to allow DWO to try and keep band data together as much as possible
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "oe_postopen" event to handle Dockable Restore mode
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "CloseQuery" event to save Dockable state of all open Document Sheets
• Revised "wn_master" base class's "oe_set_theme" event to check if themes are active and set mouse pointer accordingly
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "of_set_network_info" method to bypass network adapter check if browser = IE - PS2017 (bug)
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "of_check_aws_version" method to retrieve AWS's AppName and AppURL
• Added new "of_get_powerserver_version" method to "nc_app_controller_master" base class to get PS version (release)
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "Constructor" method to grab NetWork Adapter information from PS Web Apps
• Revised "nc_powershell_master" base class's "of_run" method to  log the Power-Shell command's Return Code
• Revised "wn_master" base class's "oe_drop_files" event to logging when "debug" switch is ON    
• Revised "wn_messagebox_master" base class's "oe_postopen" event to allow no CommandButton default if a Zero is passed
• Revised "fn_print_screen" global function base class to use external print screen when in PowerServer mode
• Revised "fn_print_screen" global function base class to adjust for PB Units to Pixels for proper sizing
• Revised "fn_print_window" global function base class to handle PS Web App's where Object.Print() is not supported
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "Instance Variables" to support the location of the PrintScreen application
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" base class's "Instance Variables" to support the location of the PrintWindow application
• Revised "wn_main_master" base class's "oe_postopen" event to help with Window focus on OpenSheet() command in PowerServer apps
• Revised "wn_master" base class's "deactivate" event to  "top most" (foreground) window position if "ib_always_on_top" SW is ON

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2019R2 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

Visual Expert 2019 - for Appeon PowerBuilder

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 What's new in Visual Expert 2019?

Generate Diagrams of your Appeon PowerBuilder code, perform code reviews, analyze DBMS performance and code analysis for PowerBuilder, Oracle, and SQL Server (just to highlight a few new key features)!

Generate Code Review ReportS * Check coding rules and conventions. * Find unused objects * Review all issues with HTML Reports. * Improve maintainability. * Supports PB, SQL Server and Oracle code

Analyze the Performance of your DATABASE code

Identify slow Oracle or SQL Server objects (procedures, functions...). Pinpoint bottle necks, slow instructions and/or queries. Improve response times. Reduce table locks.

MORE VISUAL EXPERT FEATURES Visual Expert provides more than 300 features to help you maintain your Appeon PowerBuilder code! To find out more ...  Try with YOUR Code

Regards ... Chris

Appeon Elevate 2019 Conference!

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Elevate 2019 Conference

Appeon is calling for presenters and collecting presentation proposals for the Elevate 2019 Developer Conference, which will take place in Philadelphia, PA (USA) on October 28-30, 2019. The Elevate conference aims to be a technical conference, offering developers training on the latest PowerBuilder features, the opportunity to schedule one-on-one meetings with the Appeon team, and networking with other developers, community leaders and reference customers.

At Elevate 2019, Appeon is welcoming presentations on a broad range of topic areas including but not limited to the topic areas listed below. Please submit your presentation proposal before June 15, 2019. If your presentation is accepted, you will receive a complimentary Full Conference Pass for your participation, which is a $995 value, and you will also receive acknowledgement on the conference website.

Featured Topic Areas:

• Cloud Migration: how to migrate your existing projects to the cloud using either PowerServer or the C# DataStore.
• C# Development: how to develop C# cloud apps with either a native or HTML UI using PowerBuilder 2019 Cloud Edition.
• Developer Productivity: strategies, processes, and design practices for improving developer productivity.
• Integration & Interop: how to integrate with other applications and cloud services.
• Modern UI/UX: how to modernize your application’s UI and UX.
• Tips & Tricks: various tips n’ tricks for PowerBuilder & PowerServer.

Sign Up as a Presenter!

The Early-bird conference registration is now open! Appeon would love to have you and your colleagues join us in Philadelphia on October 28-30, 2019. Register now and you will receive a $300 early-bird discount.

Learn More about Elevate 2019



Regards ... Chris

STD Integrated Foundation Classes - Updated Version 2019R1 Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2019R1) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2019.1.0.124 - February 6, 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 2019R1 (build 2019.1.0.124) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2017R3, PowerServer 2017 Web and PowerServer 2017 Mobile builds 1858!

  

     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 2017R3 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 2018, please follow these links - 2018R1, 2018R2, 2018R3, 2018R4 and 2018R5. Note that STD has now released 5 new versions of the framework in 2018. Stay tuned for more exciting releases throughout 2019!

  

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new 2019R1 Integrated Foundation Class library and Appeon PowerBuilder 2017R3 versions at work, as follows:
   

Debug Tracing (built-in)

Updated Debug Tracing feature extended to PB2018/2019

Built-in Web Browser

 

Access websites inside your PB Apps!

Theme Ready

Ready for the new "Theme" feature in PB2019

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with MS-Windows 10 O/S (Spring Creator Edition), PB 2017R3 and the PowerServer 2017 builds #1858. 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 2019.1.0.124 - Major Release (2019R1) - change highlights ...

• Revised "mu_application_master" object class to add support for "Themes" in PB 2018 or higher   
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class to...

1.  Track Theme in use
2.  Allow sending a Return Code back to the calling App or O/S
3.  Added HEAP memory command declarations
4.  Perfrom Controller Close before a Restart
5.  Get the PS App's "run mode" & log it for debug tracing
6.  Retrieve PowerServer session count information

• Added "nc_pbdebug_pbvm180" object class to add support for debug tracing in PB 2018
• Added "nc_pbdebug_pbvm190" object class to add support for debug tracing in PB 2019
• Revised "nc_systemtray_master" object class to use external functions now located in the "nc_app_controller_master" object class
• Revised "ns_sqlca_master" object class to issue either a Commit or Rollback on disconnect
• Revised "wn_controller_master" object class to ...

1. Added Yield command to allow proper resource clean-up between Window closes
2.  Revised code to automatically compute FNFIXEDBAR version   
3.  Added code to save the location & size of this window to the INI file
4.  Added code to restore the window to its last known position & size
5.  Added code to close All Windows before the Controller window   

• Revised "wn_master" object class to restore last App "Theme" used when App shutdown previously
• Revised "wn_popup_master" object class to center window on last controller's position
• Revised "wn_response_master" object class to center window on last controller's position
• Added new "vs_ole_browser_master" object class to allow an embedded IE Web Browser.

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2019R1 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

STD Integrated Framework - For PowerBuilder 2019R1 Beta2 Released!

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STD Integrated Framework Beta2

     Software Tool & Die are excited to announce the second release of the STD Foundation Classes Beta for PB2017R3 and PB2019 as well. You can download the example OrderEntry Beta application that is built from the latest framework that supports the new PB2019 beta features. The OE App includes the STD framework libraries that you can also copy into your current PB2017R3 projects and PB2019 Beta projects as well to test with!

OrderEntry example of the ability to now include any web page within a PB App!

 Enjoy!

Regards ... Chris

STD Integrated Foundation Classes - Version 2018R5 Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2018R5) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2018.5.0.117 - December 18, 2018)

  

New Toolbar "User Object" feature in STD Integrated Framework Release 5!

        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 2018R5 (build 2018.5.0.117) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2017R3, PowerServer 2017 Web and PowerServer 2017 Mobile builds 1858!

  

     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 2017R3 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 2018, please follow these links - 2018R1, 2018R2, 2018R3 and 2018R4. Note that STD has now released 5 new versions of the framework in 2018. Stay tuned for more exciting releases in 2019!

  

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new R5 Integrated Foundation Class library and Appeon PowerBuilder 2017R3 versions at work, as follows:
   

DropDownDataWindow - Zoom & Banding

Automatic DDDW Zoom to Parent and Band Colourization (run-time configurable)
   

Appeon WorkSpace ( new INI values)

• AWS_AssistiveTouch_Visible=1
• AWS_Check_Version=Y
• AWS_Expected_Version=1858.00
• ;  Orientation - 0 - Unknown; 1 - Portrait; 2 - Landscape
• AWS_Orientation=2
• AWS_Rotationlock=0
• ;  TitleBar - 0 =  Bar invisible/ Icon visible , 1 = All Visible, 2 = Bar & Icon is invisible
• AWS_TitleBar=1

System Tray

System Tray improvements & support for MS-Windows notification area

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with MS-Windows 10 O/S (Spring Creator Edition), PB 2017R3 and the PowerServer 2017 builds #1858. 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 2018.5.0.117 - Major Release (2018R5) - change highlights ...

• Added Environment object to "nc_app_controller_master" class to double check APP's bitness in DEBUG mode
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class to always write bitness to the App's Log
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class to write RTE Control type to the App's log
• Added a 64bit Structure for the support of 64bit App's in "nc_app_controller_master" object class
• Added a 64bit Structure for the support of 64bit App's in "nc_app_controller_master" object class
• Added the following external functions to the "nc_app_controller_master" object class ...     SetParent, SetForegroundWindow, GetForegroundWindow, Printer methods, WriteProfileXxxxx methods, LoadImage and Extraction
• Added code to GetFocus/LooseFocus events of "vs_cb_master" oject class to hanlde "Flat" button style.
• Added ib_auto_hscroll variable to "vs_dc_detail_master" object class to control automatic horizontal scrolling on column focus
• Added ib_auto_vscroll variable to "vs_dc_detail_master" object class to control automatic vertical scrolling on column focus
• Added is_save_3d_mode variable to "vs_dc_detail_master" object class to restore 3D mode state
• Added code to "vs_dc_detail_master" object class "ItemFocusChanged" event to handle #8,9,10 new features
• Added method "of_add_control_to_toolbar" to "wn_controller_master" object class to allow adding a User Object to the current Menu's Toolbar at run-time
• Revised "wn_controller_master" object class "oe_postopen" event script to allow a User Object on the current menu toolbar
• Revised "fn_open_sheet_as_document" object class to renaming "ae2_tab_alignment" argument to "ab_tab_alignment" for naming consitency
• Added "Printer" status constants variable declarations to "nc_app_controller_master" object class
• Added method "of_set_app_ini_name" to "wn_controller_master" object class to allow any App to dynamically change the INI name at run-time
• Revised "ns_ds_master" object class to optimize code to prevent addressing a NULL buffer in the "oe_buffer_trace" event
• Revised "vs_dc_master" object class to optimize code to prevent addressing a NULL buffer in the "oe_buffer_trace" event
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class to add "RTE" control variable that identifies which 3rd party control is being used
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class "of_set_powerbuilder_environment_info" method to write RTE Control type to the App's log
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class to add "of_get_rte_control_type" method to retrieve the RTE Control type being used by the current App
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class "Constructor" event to add INI check for RTE Control type being used
• Revised "vs_dc_master" object class "oe_dddw_drop" event on child DDDW to have the same band colours as the DW List DWO's in the App.
• Revised "vs_dc_master" object class "oe_dddw_drop" event on child DDDW to DDDW the same Zoom % as its parent DWO
• Revised "wn_main_master" object class property to have a MAX box enabled
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class "of_set_powerserver_environment_info" method to handle new AWS App run-time settings from INI file values
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class "Constructor" event to removed old Colour "Default" logic and now handle these from associated Get functions
• Revised "nc_app_controller_master" object class "Constructor" event to  track how many times App was used (Usage_Counter) in INI file
• Revised "vs_dc_master" object class "oe_dddw_drop" event on child DDDW to control Even/Odd row highlighting
• Revised "vs_dc_master" object class adding new "oe_left_mouse_click" event to handle DDDW Open/Close processing state.   Note1: Also a workaround for the "oe_dddw_close" event not being fired by the PB & PS run-times (PB/PS bug)    Note2: Also revised the "itemfocuschanged" event code for the same issues as above.
• Added new "vs_ole_browser_master" object class to allow proper embedding of the "IE Web Browser" in PB native Apps.
• Revised "nc_systemtray_master" object class to replace ANSI based MS-Window API's with their Unicode equivalent (where applicable)

  
     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class R5 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 ... and

Regards ... Chris

Elevate 2018 - Agenda Online

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Elevate Conference - Agenda now Online!

Hope to see you there!

  Appeon have just updated the Elevate 2018 conference information this week on their website to now include a list of the various presentations and a short description of each one. The updated information includes the Agenda and Topics for the upcoming conference!

    Key topic areas include:

• C# with PowerBuilder
• Modernizing your UI/UX
• Cloudify Existing App
• Integration
• Design & Best Practices
• Development Productivity

Note that attendees will receive an insider release of PowerBuilder 2018 and training on how to use C# to develop cloud apps in PowerBuilder 2018. You will be able to expand your technical knowledge with over 60 hours of educational sessions covering today’s hottest topics. While connecting with the Appeon community, you will be able to converse with the Appeon Product Team and connect with other IT professionals, partners, and Appeon staff.

Regards ... Chris

PB2017R3 Webinar - Securing Your Data

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PB 2017 R3 New Features: Encryption / Encoding

       Join Appeon on September 18, 2018 at 9:00am PDT (12:00 EDT) for a webcast that will take a look at the new encryption features introduced in PowerBuilder 2017 R3 to securely move data between the client and server.  You will also learn about encryption/decryption, encoding/decoding, hashing, and signing, as well as how to use these built-in features of PowerBuilder 2017 R3. Appeon will also share with you on how to use a hybrid encryption model to achieve a relatively high level of security for your data.

       Click here to register!

  To dive even deeper into the PB2017R3 features and the new upcoming features of the PB2018 release, why not register for the Elevate 2018 conference starting on November 5, 2018!
 

See you there!

 

Regards ... Chris

STD Web Service Framework - 2018R2 released!

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"THE" Appeon PowerBuilder Web Service Framework!

(v2018.2.0.72 - August 21, 2018)

     Software Tool & Die Inc (STD) are please to announce the release of their new Web Service STD Foundation Classes for .Net/IIS (STD FC WS). The updated Web Service framework is solely targeted to helping Appeon PowerBuilder developers, develop .Net based Web Services deployed to MS-IIS application servers. The Web Service based framework takes advantage of RAD techniques - employs an MVC (Model, View, Controller) architecture for superior performance, flexibility and extend-ability. 

   Note: All the STD frameworks are free and can be downloaded from its STD Foundation Classes SourceForge project website. Just click on the WebService link located in the project's main webpage.

    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
• 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
• Facilitates the consumption of .NET classes
• and much more!

    The main updates to the 2018R2 release ( v2018.2.0.72 ) to the STD Web Service FC's for IIS include...

• Migrated the Web Service framework from PB2017R2 to PB2017R3 Universal Edition.
• Changed the release number in nc_ws_master to 2018.2.0.72
• Added & Revised API declarations as per the Integrated framework (synchronized) in "nc_master".
• Added System.IO.dll .Net assembly reference to the Target
• Added System.IO.Compression.dll .Net assembly reference to the Target
• Added System.IO.Compression.FileSystem.dll .Net assembly reference to the Target
• Added System.IO.Compression.ZipFile.dll .Net assembly reference to the Target    
• Added PIPESTART event to the "ns_pipeline_master" class.
• Added PIPEEND event to the "ns_pipeline_master" class.
• Added PIPEMETER event to the "ns_pipeline_master" class.
• Added "of_generate_uuid" method to the "nc_business_master" class
• Added "of_file_unzip" method to the "nc_business_master" class *
• Added "of_file_zip" method to the "nc_business_master" class  *

 * - See the OrderEntry App's use of the WS framework for Zip/Unzip example

Click the following link for  more information on the previous 2018R1 WS framework release!

• The Framework documentation completely updated using the new VisualExpert 2018 product!

VE2018 generated Web Service Framework Documentation

   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

STD Integrated Foundation Classes - 2018R4 Released!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2018R4) Released!

 "THE" Framework for Appeon PowerBuilder & PowerServer!

(v2018.4.0.121 - August 14, 2018)

Complete set of new icons for all Menus to give your Apps a more modern look!

  

        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 2018R4 (build 2018.4.0.121) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2017R3, PowerServer 2017 Web and PowerServer 2017 Mobile builds 1858! In particular, the updated framework release addresses PB2017R3's new oAuth, Encoding, Decoding, Encryption and Decryption features.

  

     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 2017R3 development environment! The new framework combined with PowerBuilder and/or PowerServer products, positions developers to take advantage of today's Agile and DevOps methodologies. Plus it puts a complete 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 2018, please follow these links - 2018R1, 2018R2 and 2018R3
  

   The following are some of the key highlights of the new R4 Integrated Foundation Class library and Appeon PowerBuilder 2017R3 versions at work, as follows:

New look & feel

New modern UI & UX!

Hint Text User Objects

Hint Text for EditMask,  SLE and MLE object classes

System Functions

System Functions mapped in the "Controller" class. Just type "SF." for autoscript list at your fingertips!

    The latest Integrated framework version contains the following updates and has been tested with MS-Windows 10 O/S (Spring Creator Edition), PB 2017R3 and the PowerServer 2017 builds #1858. 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 2018.4.0.121 - Major Release (2018R4) - change highlights ...

• Added TimeZone API defintions to  the "nc_app_controller_master" class
• Added MessageXxxxxx API defintions to  the "nc_app_controller_master" class
• Added new "oe_dropdown" event to the "vs_ddlb_master" object class to signal a "drop"
• Added new "oe_closeup" event to the "vs_ddlb_master" object class to signal a "collapse"
• Added new "oe_dropdown" event to the "vs_ddplb_master" object class to signal a "drop"
• Added new "oe_closeup" event to the "vs_ddplb_master" object class to signal a "collapse"
• Added MessageBeep API support to the "wn_messagebox_master" object class
• Added code to the "PipeStart" event of the "ns_pipeline_master" object class
• Added code to the "PipeEnd" event of the "ns_pipeline_master" object class
• Added code to the "PipeMeter" event of the "ns_pipeline_master" object class
• Added new "of_generate_uuid" method code to  the "nc_app_controller_master" class
• Created new "ns_coder_master" object class to support Encoding/Decoding
• Created new "ns_crypter_master" object class to support Encryption/Decryption
• Created new "ns_listview_item_master" object class
• Created new "ns_oauth_client_master" object class to support oAuth 2.0 security
• Created new "ns_oauth_request_master" object class to support oAuth 2.0 security
• Created new "ns_restful_client_master" object class to support RESTful web services
• Created new "ns_token_request_master" object class to support oAuth 2.0 security
• Created new "ns_token_resonse_master" object class to support oAuth 2.0 security
• Created new "ns_treeview_item_master" object class to support TreeView Control
• Revised "oe_postconstructor" event of "mu_application_master" to support MDI Dockable windows
• Revised "oe_predestructor" event of "mu_application_master" to correct NULL Object error
• Added SystenFunctions reference to the "nc_app_controller_master" class for ease of coding
• Revised "of_set_pb_environment" method of "mu_application_master" to check proper bitness
• Created new "vc_em_hinttext_master" object class to Edit Mask object with "hint text"
• Created new "vc_mle_hinttext_master" object class to Multi-Line object with "hint text"
• Created new "vc_sle_hinttext_master" object class to Single Line object with "hint text"
• Created new "ns_enumeration_definition_master" object class to support ENUM operations
• Revised all the icons in the "mu_application_master" object class to have a more modern look
• Migration of entire framework from PB2017R2 Build 1769 to PB2017R3 Build 1858
• Revised the "ns_restful_client_master" object class to accommodate R3 method signature changes

     The OrderEntry example application has also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 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