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