Integrated Framework (2026 R3) - Released to Production!

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  Integrated Foundation Classes (2026 R3) Production Released!

 "THE" Framework for 

PowerBuilder / PowerClient  / PowerServer 2025 R2 !

(New Framework version 2026.3.0.481 - August 19, 2026)

 

        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 2026 R3 (build 2026.3.0.481) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2025R2 GA (build 6430) and PowerServer 2025R2 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2025R2 MR (build 6430) environments - with many new features, enhancements and upgrades!

  

     STD are also very excited as this release represents another significant enhancement milestone to the Integrated framework that really further exemplifies the power of the Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 GA development environment! The updated framework combined with the current PowerBuilder products for building Native Client, PowerClient and/or PowerServer (32 or 64 bit) applications, 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 2025/2026, please follow these links to 2026R1 & 2026R2 & 2026R2-2 respectively. The STD Integrated framework has now had 3 releases in 2026 so that it stays leading edge and feature rich! STD also has more features already ready for the Integrated framework for 2026 R3 release to match the new Appeon PB 2025 R2 release that was just release on August 19, 2026!

 

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation have also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2026R3 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 & free framework for Native PowerBuilder, PowerClient & PowerServer (Cloud) based applications!

    

    The following are key details of the new 2026 R3 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 R2 build 6430, as follows ...

 

Detailed list of updates between 2026 R2-2 => 2026 R3 ... 

 

1. Modified class "fn_set_web_browser" to handle WebView control languages
2. Modified class fn_spell_check" to add code to use the web Browser spell checker (alternative)
3. Modified Class "nc_app_controller_master" to add "of_is_webbrowser_used" method to check if WB control is being used.
4. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master" to add "of_get_microhelp_class" method for adding UO's to Micro Help bar!
5. Modified class "vc_wb_master" to add CB to be able to create a PDF from the current web page
6. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "of_get_current_html" method to ensure Design Mode does not interfere with HTML 
7. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "of_set_saved_url" that saves the entire current HTML (with any updates)
8. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "of_set_home_url" to set the WB control's "Home" Web Page
9. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "of_get_home_url" to get the WB control's "Home" Web Page
10. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master", "Destructor" method to use the App EXE location in removing the current Log file
11. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add ZOOM control of the current web page
12. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add Language translation to the current Web page
13. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add URL search feature
14. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add copy web page to clipboard
15. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add open downloads file folder
16. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "refresh" the current web page
17. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "Scroll Next Web Page" feature
18. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "Scroll Previous Web Page" feature
19. Modified class "vs_wb_master" to add "Print current Web Page" feature

Web Control:  (New - Custom Visual User Object that wraps the built-in Standard Visual Web Control)

 

CVUO Wrapper around the PB built-in WB Control that adds more functionality!

 

CVUO Web Control:  Custom Visual User Object Wrapper

 

Adds: Zoom, Previous, Next, Home, Print, PDF, Downloads, Clipboard, Translate, URL Search

Spell Checking:  (Activate Spell Checking on RMB)

 

SLE, MLE, RTE, DW Column, or DW RTE 

Spell Checking:  Web Browser Control Window wrapper

 

Spelling errors highlighted via red wavy line. RMB to select spelling options.

Spell Check Options:  (Use the App's INI file)

 

 SpellCheck=Y
; Spell checker to call ( WORD, BROWSER )
Speller=BROWSER

 

STD Framework 2026 R3 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/FrameWork/Integrated

STD OrderEntry Demo App R3 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/Applications/PowerBuilder/OrderEntry

Tip: PB  Demo Database downloads

A special thank you... 

 

Now over 122,000 lines of code!

 

   STD would like to thank Novalys Corporation for their support of the Foundation Classes by supplying the VisualExpert product for the framework's analysis & its automated documentation!

 

 

 

 Enjoy! 

Regards  .. Chris

Marquee Utility 2026 R3 Released - for PB 2025 R2!

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Updated PowerBuilder Marquee Application!

Can be used with or without the STD Framework!

        Software Tool & Die Inc. are very pleased today to announce a brand new version of the PowerBuilder Marquee (version 2026 R3 build 2026.3.0.8) application for use with any PowerBuilder, PowerClient or PowerServer application! This application will super impose an animated Marquee on top of any PB based open Window to show the application user that the application is still processing in the background even though it might look disabled!

Animated "Arrow" Marquee

    This update version has been built using PB 2025 R2 build 6430 and is designed to be run in its own process. Thus, allowing the animation to continue while the PB Application is in a "wait state" within a long running process (ie: a long - loop, database activity, file I/O, etc. operations).

• Built using PB2025 R2 build 6430.
  
• Integrated into the updated STD Integrated Framework version 2026 R3.
• Can be configured by its INI to display any one of 5 built-in animations.
• Can be recompiled to add any animations that the PB developer wants to use.
• Can be called from any PB App without having to use the STD Framework!
  
• Automatically centers itself & on top of, the calling Window class
  
• Can be called via PB Send() command to terminate the animation at anytime.
• New "of_start_marquee" and "of_stop_marquee" methods within the ancestor Application Controller NVUO (nc_app_controller_master).
  
• Will run the animated marquee semi-transparently to allow the calling window to be fully viewed while the animation is in progress.
  

Example: "Radar" Marquee

Built in animated GIF's ...

• 1 = Arrows.gif
• 2 = Balls.gif
• 3 = Blocks.gif
• 4 = Radar.gif
• 5 = Velocity.gif

    Software Tool & Die have also recently updated the STD Integrated framework to handle Marquee Application automatically. You can download both the Marquee and OrderEntry Demo App for PB 2022 R3 build 3356, as follows:

Marquee App:  Download     OrderEntry Demo App:  Download  

 

Example: Marquee in the OrderEntry Demo App!

    Enjoy ... please let me know what you think and if you have any suggestions for features that you might like in future versions!

Regards ... Chris

Notification Utility 2026 R3 Released - for PB 2025 R2!

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Updated MS-Windows Notification Utility

For PowerBuilder version 2025 R2 build 6430!

     Software Tool & Die Inc. are please to announce an updated MS-Windows Notification application (build 2026.3.0.61) from the latest free open source STD Integrated Foundation Classes (version 2026 R3 build 2026.3.0.481) and specially designed for the latest Appeon PowerBuilder version PB2025 R2 build 6430! The Foundation Classes provide most of the Notification Utility's functionality. The Windows Notification feature works for any Native, PowerClient or PowerServer based PB Application!

         The notification utility application takes the notification information as a command line argument when called from your PB App. This release supports both a 64 bit P-Code, 32 bit P-Code &  32 bit M-Code compilation. To use this from your current PB App, you can just call one of the EXE's as follows (for example):

 

• pbnotify32M.exe Time=5,Name=STD Framework,Msg=This is a test message from the calling application!
  

• pbnotify32P.exe Time=5,Name=STD Framework,Msg=This is a test message from the calling application!

• pbnotify64p.exe Time=5,Name=STD Framework,Msg=This is a test message from the calling application!
  

Where ...

Time=nn          // Time to display (seconds)
Name=xxxx    // Application Name
Msg=xxxx      // User message to display

The resulting W10 / W11 notification would appear like so        ==>

 The notification application has the following uses ...

• The application returns an O/S return code. +1 for OK and -1 for fail. Tip: You can check this RC if you use the STD Frameworks "Run & Wait" feature.
  
• The application will only work when run in Windows 10 and higher versions of the MS-Windows O/S.
  
• It can be called from any Application EXE type (not just PB), Batch command file, PowerShell or Windows scheduler script (just to name a few options)!
• Simultaneous messages can appear if the Application Name or message text are different.
• Compatible with both PowerClient and PowerServer deployed Apps as well!
  

    Due to the fact that the Notification application is built from the STD framework, logging is also automatically performed so that you can check the status of the notification processing, as follows:

Updated Notification Log uses latest STD Framework!

    The updated Notification application for Appeon PB2025 R2 build 6430can be downloaded and used for free from the SourceForge web site ... just click here! It is also comes ready to work in an already compiled 32 bit or 64 bit EXE's as well!

   Check out how it can be called and how it actually works when called from any Application (PB or other platform). Try the STD Framework example OrderEntry application to see this App in action and also how to call it from any PB App to display Windows Notification messages.  

Note: this utility has now been tested with the latest W11 version 25H2 build 26200.9168 of the MS-Window's O/S!
 

Enjoy!

Admin INI 2026 R3 Utility App Released - for PB 2025 R2!

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Updated Admin INI Utility Application released!

     Software Tool & Die Inc. today are very pleased to announce an updated Admin INI utility application version 2026 R3 for Appeon PowerBuilder that was built from the latest STD Integrated Framework version 2026 R3 and the new Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 R2 Release. The highlights in this release are:

• Migrated the code to PB2025 GA build 6430.
• Updated "Theme" support for PB2025 R2 GA's new Hi-Res support.
• Updated the STD Framework to version 2026 R3 build 2026.3.0.481
• Updated the Encrypt / Decrypt feature for DB Connection settings within App's INI file.
• Can now display the main menu as either a Toolbar or Ribbon Bar based on Apps INI setting.
• Tested the Admin INI utility EXE's on W11 version 25H2 build 26200.9168

Example INI file with encrypted values

     Application INI encoding and decoding is a critical  feature when protecting "actors" from garnering access to your system databases! Most PB applications use INI file settings to load their  Transaction Objects (ie SQLCA) with connection information. This DB connection information usually contains sensitive User Identification, Server, Password, Connection Security settings, etc. This information is key to protecting unauthorized data access.

 

    The great news though is that the new Admin INI utility application can totally secure this DB Client connection information. Also, the STD Framework knows how to decrypt this information when loading your application's Transaction Object(s). Once connected to the DBMS, the STD framework will then re-encrypt that information in memory using different random keys so that even memory scrapers cannot decipher it!

 

Select INI. Section Name, Transaction value, & then decrypt it!

Edit Required Value, then Encrypt it, & then save it back to INI

    The Admin INI utility application utilizes standard methods supplied by the STD Framework. These API's are now embedded in the framework so that can be easily used by Client Server, PowerClient or PowerServer based applications as well. You can see the PB Application use of this encrypted DB Client information in the STD Framework's OrderEntry Demo Application (download here)!

    You can download the Admin INI utility application from the STD Framework's website by clicking here! You can also download either of the free open source STD framework for PowerBuilder version 2025 R2 by clicking here! Note that previous versions of the framework in the Archive sub-folder.

 

Enjoy!

Regards ... Chris

MP3 Player 2026 R3 App Released - for PB 2025 R2!

 

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Updated MP3 Player Application Released!

    Software Tool & Die Inc. (STD) are please to announce an updated MP3 Player application release 2026.3.0.07 built from the latest STD Framework for PowerBuilder 2025 R2. This application allows the PowerBuilder user to select an one or more MP3 files and play them using the framework's MCI (Multimedia Command Interface) MS-Windows API's!

 

   The STD Framework version 2026.3.0.481 was used for building this application. So features like for example: Zooming, Print Preview, Tabbed Dialogues, Ribbon Bar UI, Logging, Debugging, Themes, Multiple monitor support, automatic dialogue centering, MS-Window notifications,  consistent message box displays, etc are already in the application by default just through inheritance!

 

Key Application features ...  

• Built using the new PB 2025 R2 build 6430
• Also built using the latest STD Framework 2026 R3 (2026.3.0.481)
• Tested the Colour Generator on W11 version 25H2 build 26200.9168
• Utilizes the new HiRes PB Theme feature of PB 2025 R2

  

   The MP3 Player application is another great example of a PB App that it is all driven by the STD framework. This allows the PB developer to easily build modern GUI Application interfaces that are  required / desired with all the "bells & whistles" just by changing object inheritance. The framework based app also allows the PB developer to be exponentially more productive!

 

    To use the MP3 Player application, just click on a colour in either category. A hand icon will appear next to your selection and then the resulting colour values will be generated, as follows.

 

All MP3 files copied to the App's EXE's folder are automatically in the play list!

 

 

Selecting the PLAY icon will start the MP3's to be played

 

 

       Tip: You can expand the right side of the play to see the MP3 file list and you can expand the display area to see a live visual animation of what song is playing! Just click on either the expand  / collapse command buttons. 

         From there, you can also Pause, Stop, Select Next, Prior, or First in the menu or click on the play list or use the Track Control button to control the playback list. There are radio buttons as well to automatically replay a certain track or replay the entire MP3 list! You can even open the MS-Windows O/S Volume Mixer from the MP3 Player and if desired, control the output devices and the MP3 volume levels from inside the mixer. The MP3 Player app also allows you to control the Left / Right / Mute features of the O/S as well from inside the MP3 Player!

 

Volume Mixer automatically shows the PB MP3 Player!

 

  

     The MP3 Player application can now be downloaded from the SourceForge website. 

 

Please click here to download & enjoy the APP!   

 

   

Enjoy ... Chris

Multi-Media 2026 R3 App Released - for PB 2025 R2!

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Multi-Media App updated for PB2025 R2!

    Software Tool & Die Inc. are please to announce the release of its updated all PowerBuilder built MS-Window's Multi-Media Player version 2026 R3 build 2026.3.0.45 example application that is all written in PowerBuilder 2025 R2 build 6430! This application demonstrates the power of using the STD Integrated Framework plus its new "vs_ole_media_player_master" object class. The latest application release was designed with the following in mind:

• Updated the App to STD framework version 2026.3.0.481 !
• Migrated the App coed to PB 2025 R2 build 6430! 
• Tested M-Code 32bit and P-Code 32/64 bit EXE's on W11 version 25H2 build 26200.9168
• Revised the MP4 URL links to point to open source test MP's

RibbonBar Version (new)

Latest release using the new PB 2025 "Display Menu As Ribbonbar" feature!

 

Themed Version

Second release using the PB 2022/2025 "Themes" feature!

 

Original Version

First release as an SDI based App

     For a list of recent features, please click here!

 

   Unlock the "Power" in PowerBuilder applications by using the STD Integrated framework! The Multi Media Player is just one example of building a PB application from this powerful all free & open source Framework! Click here to download the 2026 R2  Multi-Media Player example application! Note that the PB 2025 R2 Beta version has also been provided located in the Beta folder on the above link.

 

Tip: Use the "vs_ole_media_player_master" object class from the framework to add live application "how to" media to your PB business applications! 

Enjoy ... Chris

 

Integrated Framework (2026 R2-2) - Released to Production!

 

 ** Hot News **

  Integrated Foundation Classes (2026 R2-2) Production Released!

 "THE" Framework for PowerBuilder / PowerServer 2025 R2 !

(New Framework version 2026.2.2.476 - June 07, 2026)

 

        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 2026 R2-2 (build 2026.2.2.476) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2025R2 GA (build 6430) and PowerServer 2025R2 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2025R2 MR (build 6430) environments - with many new features, enhancements and upgrades!

  

     STD are also very excited as this release represents another significant enhancement milestone to the Integrated framework that really further exemplifies the power of the Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 GA development environment! The updated framework combined with the current PowerBuilder products for building Native Client, PowerClient and/or PowerServer applications, 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 2025/2026, please follow these links to 2025R3. 2026R1 & 2026R2 respectively. The STD Integrated framework has now had 3 releases in 2026 so that it stays leading edge and feature rich! STD also has more features already ready for the Integrated framework for 2026 R2-2 release to match the new Appeon PB 2025 R2 release that was just release on June 3, 2026!

 

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation have also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2026R2-2 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 & free framework for Native PowerBuilder, PowerClient & PowerServer (Cloud) based applications!

    

    The following are key details of the new 2026 R2-2 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 T2 GA build 6430, as follows ...

 

Detailed list of updates between 2026 R2 => 2026 R2-2 ... 

 

1. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master"  to support HighDPI PB runtime feature
2. Modified class "wn_master"  to support HighDPI PB runtime feature
3. Created Class "fn_set_pb_language" to support new PB built-in runtime languages
4. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master" to add "of_get_microhelp_class" method for adding UO's to MicroHelp bar!
5. Modified class "vs_dc_master" to add oe_sort event to support PB sort() runtime languages feature
6. Modified class "vs_dc_master" to add oe_filter event to support PB Filter() runtime languages feature
7. Modified class "wn_ribbonbar_master" DW Control "itemchanged" event to log the DPI setting that was chosen 

HighDPI:  (New - Automatically supports PB 2025 R2 HIGHDPI feature)

 

Add HIGHDPI key to your Application INI file as follows...

 

HighDpiMode = n    // Values 0 => 6 (0=OFF, 4=Default)

 

Tip: See PB Help documentation for more details! 

 

UO on MicroHelp:  (New - allows a Visual User Object to be attached to the Micro-help bar)

 

Example of User Object on the Micro-Help bar of an MDI frame window!

HighDPI Themes:  (New - Allows the Application to use the R2 HighDPI Themes)

 

New HighDPI themes (highlighted) supplied with PB 2025 R2

HighDPI RibbonView:  (New - Allows the RibbonBar to use two new themes plus the new R2 HighDPI Themes)

 

Lime and Orange themes added - plus HighDPI support

Control ToolTip:  (Updated - Allows better rendering when Application Themes are active)

 

Note: This is a FrameWork feature as PB does not support ToolTips on most "Control" classes. 

 

Better rendering and theme colour matching

PB Language Support:  (New - Supports PB R2 built-in runtime Languages)

 

Framework Application running in Spanish and then calling built-in Filter & Sort!

 

STD Framework 2026 R2-2 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/FrameWork/Integrated

STD OrderEntry Demo App R2-2 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/Applications/PowerBuilder/OrderEntry

Tip: PB  Demo Database downloads

A special thank you... 

 

Now over 122,000 lines of code!

 

   STD would like to thank Novalys Corporation for their support of the Foundation Classes by supplying the VisualExpert product for the framework's analysis & its automated documentation!

 

 

 

 Enjoy! 

Regards  .. Chris

Integrated Framework (2026 R2) - Released to Production!

 ** Hot News **

  Integrated Foundation Classes (2026 R2) Production Released!

 "THE" Framework for PowerBuilder / PowerServer 2025 !

(New Framework version 2026.2.1.475 - June 03, 2026)

 

        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 2026 R2 (build 2026.2.1.476) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2025 MR (build 3726) and PowerServer 2025 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2025 MR (build 3726) environments - with many new features, enhancements and upgrades!

  

     STD are also very excited as this release represents another significant enhancement milestone to the Integrated framework that really further exemplifies the power of the Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 GA development environment! The updated framework combined with the current PowerBuilder products for building Native Client, PowerClient and/or PowerServer applications, 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 2025/2026, please follow these links to 2025R2, 2025R3 & 2026R1 respectively. The STD Integrated framework has now had 3 releases in 2025 so that it stays leading edge and feature rich! STD also has more features already ready for the Integrated framework for 2026 R2 release to match the planned Appeon PB 2025 R2 release coming soon - so stay tuned!

 

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation have also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2026R2 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 & free framework for Native PowerBuilder, PowerClient & PowerServer (Cloud) based applications!

    

    The following are key details of the new 2026 R2 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 MR build 3726, as follows ...

 

Detailed list of updates between 2026 R1 => 2026 R2 ... 

1. Added function 'fn_get_all_printers" to get all printers registered on the App user's machine.
2. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master" method "of_findwindow_partial" code to exit the loop immediately if Class found - hence a significant performance improvement!
3. Created class "nc_net_user_group" with new methods to MS-windows credentials for single sign-on
4. Created class "nc_regexp" REGEXP (Regular Expression) implementation in PowerScript
5. Created class "nc_string_master" to add advanced String manipulation functions
6. Modified class "vs_gb_master" to add "oe_hit_test" User event to allow mouse detection
7. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master" to Remove Controller Check instance variable. Now handled by wn_master
8. Modified class "wn_master" to Revise code to check for open instance limit
9. Modified class "nc_app_controller_master" to Add support for the new "HighDpiMode" feature in PB 2025 R2
10. Modified class "wn_ribbonbar_master" to allow Font selection from fonts installed in the O/S
11. Modified class "wn_tabbedview_master" to allow Font selection from fonts installed in the O/S
12. Added various R2 code ("commented out") to support new features in the upcoming PB 2025 R2 release! Will remove comments when the framework is released for the PB 2025 R2 GA!

 Installed Printers: (New - framework now introspects and logs all O/S installed printers) 

RibbonBar Dialogue:  (Updated to allow the selection of any O/S font)

 

 TabbedView Dialogue: (Updated to allow the selection of any O/S font)

 

 Font Preview Dialogue:  (New - Allows the App user to preview the selected font effects)

 

 Font Selection:  (New - exposes MS-Windows O/S built-in dialogue)

 

 

STD Framework 2026 R2 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/FrameWork/Integrated

STD OrderEntry Demo App Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/Applications/PowerBuilder/OrderEntry

Tip: PB  Demo Database downloads

A special thank you... 

 

Now over 122,000 lines of code!

 

   STD would like to thank Novalys Corporation for their support of the Foundation Classes by supplying the VisualExpert product for the framework's analysis & its automated documentation!

 

 

 

 Enjoy! 

Regards  .. Chris

STD Framework recognized on PBTV

 

 ** Hot News Item **

STD Framework on PBTV !

 Software Tool & Die Inc. (STD) are please to announce that it has been recognized for it's work on the STD Framework and PowerBuilder on PBTV!  To view the article, click  here!

Regards .. Chris

Integrated Framework (2026 R1) - Released to Production!

 ** Hot News **

  Integrated Foundation Classes (2026 R1) Production Released!

 "THE" Framework for PowerBuilder / PowerServer 2025 !

(New Framework version 2026.1.0. 467 - April 9, 2026)

 

        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 2026 R1 (build 2026.1.0.467) exclusively for PowerBuilder 2025 MR (build 3726) and PowerServer 2025 (Cloud), and InfoMaker 2025 MR (build 3726) environments - with many new features, enhancements and upgrades!

  

     STD are also very excited as this release represents another significant enhancement milestone to the Integrated framework that really further exemplifies the power of the Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 GA development environment! The updated framework combined with the current PowerBuilder products for building Native Client, PowerClient and/or PowerServer applications, 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 2025, please follow these links to 2025R2 & 2025R3 respectively. The STD Integrated framework has now had 3 releases in 2025 so that it stays leading edge and feature rich! STD also has more features planned for the Integrated framework for 2026 R2 release to match the planned Appeon PB 2025 R2 release coming soon - so stay tuned!

 

     The OrderEntry example application and the Integrated Framework's Documentation have also been updated to the new Integrated Foundation class 2026R1 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 & free framework for Native PowerBuilder, PowerClient & PowerServer (Cloud) based applications!

    

    The following are key details of the new 2026 R1 Integrated Foundation Class library for Appeon PowerBuilder 2025 MR build 3726, as follows ...

 

Detailed list of updates between 2025 R3 and 2026 R1 ...

1. Removed base object class "vs_ole_web_browser_master" as Microsoft Internet Explorer is no longer included in W10 & higher
2. Removed object class "wn_ie_web_browser" as Microsoft Internet Explorer is no longer included in W10 & higher
3. Removed all descendants of "wn_ie_web_browser" class 
4. Removed all support for Chromium Web Browser as his is no longer supported by PB 2025 and higher.
5. Aligned code where possible to better work with PB 2025 Revision #2
6. Modified "fn_copy_transaction" to add "AutoCommit" assignment to the copy list    
7. Modified "nc_app_controller_master" class to add "of_get_microhelp_class" method
8. Modified "nc_app_controller_master" class to set current Theme if INI file setting is also TRUE
9. Modified "nc_app_controller_master" class to Network Adapter logging back into the App start-up
10. Created "ns_ps_label_master" class and then added "oe_documenation" & "oe_postcontructor" events
11. Modified class "wn_master" to add ib_ps_label_active variable to monitor PowerServer SQL merging
12. Modified class "ns_sqlca_master" to add "ib_ps_label_processing" tracking variable for PS SQL merging
13. Modified class "ns_sqlca_master" "of_update" method to Added code for PowerServer "Label" processing
14. Modified class "mu_application_master" to add "mi_ribbonmenu" item to control Menu <=> RB switching
15. Modified class "mu_application_master" to correct a black theme check mark issue
16. Modified "nc_app_controller_master" class to Set MDI App behaviour as the "default"    
17. Modified "vs_lv_master" class to clean up path if running as EXE
18. Modified "vs_tv_master" class to clean up path if running as EXE
19. 19) Modified "wn_tracing_options_master" class to delete PBDebug cache 
20. Created "fn_get_all_printers" class to locate all printers on the current App's machine
21. Modified "nc_app_controller_master" class to exit the loop immediately if Class found on "of_findwindow_partial" method
22. Created "nc_net_user_group" class to get UserID & Groups of the current Windows App user
23. Created "nc_regexp" class to allow easier MS-Windows registry processing
24. Modified "vc_tp_about_general" class to grab the PB runtime version & display it
25. Created "nc_string_master" class to facilitate comre complex string processing than found in PB
26. Modified "vs_gb_master" class to allow mouse detection over object via "oe_hit_test" user mapped event
27. Modified "wn_controller_master" class to Remove Controller Check instance variable. Now handled by "wn_master" class
28. Modified "wn_master" class to check for open instance limit more efficiently & track instances open    
29. Modified "nc_string_master" class to add new "of_parsetoarray" method

 

STD Framework 2026 R1 Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/FrameWork/Integrated

STD OrderEntry Demo App Download: https://sourceforge.net/projects/stdfndclass/files/Applications/PowerBuilder/OrderEntry

Tip: PB  Demo Database downloads

A special thank you... 

 

Now over 122,000 lines of code!

 

   STD would like to thank Novalys Corporation for their support of the Foundation Classes by supplying the VisualExpert product for the framework's analysis & its automated documentation!

 

 

 

 Enjoy! 

Regards  .. Chris