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

 

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  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