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DataFlex 2021 RC1 Release Notes

Installers

  • The complete set of installers (Studio, Server, and Client) are now available.
  • Each will install using an extendable, 60-day evaluation license.
  • All pre-release references are removed, ready for release.
  • The installers, and all compiled components, are signed with an EV certificate.

Web Framework

  • OnKeyPress refactored
  • OnKey - Event hook that is called for each key press in the form.
  • OnInput - Event hook that is called after every user change of the form value.
  • Added AppendHtml and PrependHtml to cWebHtmlBox.
  • Fixed the error where OnValidate is not allowed on disabled grid columns.
  • Fixed the issue where server properties of dynamic objects were stored on the client.
  • Fixed the issue where the ClientProtected (pbEnabled) property goes out of sync after view reload.
  • Fixed the issue where changing peDataType doesn’t update field maxlength.
  • Fixed the issue where cWebCardContainer caption shows on top of the menu.

Studio

  • Improved icons (both Dark and Standard themes).
  • Various fixes to minor issues with the Dark Theme:
  • Though hot-switching is improved, reloading the Studio after switching themes is recommended.
  • Fixed the issue where quotes disappear when watches are saved.
  • Fixed the issue where accented characters in watches windows were not displayed properly.
  • Updated Quick Intros for Mobile, Web, and Windows in the Start Center.
  • Fixed the issue where columns in the Add DDO dialog no longer sort.
  • Fixed the issue where project configuration files were not stored as Unicode.
  • Fixed the issue where SQL Connection Manager only displays 64-bit DSNs.
  • Fixed the embedded database Repair Wizard.

Connectivity

  • Set the default for structure caching back to on for SQL drivers (this is still off when developing in the Studio).
  • Fixed the issue where FieldPutString with an existing value should not result in a changed buffer.
  • Fixed Oracle identity autoincrement support.
  • Fixed the error when trying to run Connection Wizard to a database with no objects.

DataFlex Reports Demo Library

  • Updated to the latest version 8 components.

DataBase Explorer

  • Fixed the issue where "Open Unlisted Table" was not on the menu when configured.

Help

  • Restructured from prerelease to release.
  • Added documentation for:
  • NormalizeString
  • cWebBaseForm.OnKey
  • cWebBaseForm.OnInput
  • cWebHtmlBox.AppendHtml
  • cWebHtmlBox.PrependHtml
  • Added sample and possible parameter values to DriverIndex documentation.
  • Added link to Name meta data tag in DataTypeToJson documentation.
  • Added documentation for IsControlAccessible, IsControlEnabled, and IsControlRendered.
  • Updated QuickStart and Tutorials.
  • Adjusted documentation on Table Character Format.
  • Added new Compiler and System errors.
  • Added references and links to compiler warnings.
  • Corrected inconsistent bookmarks on System Errors pages.
  • Made many miscellaneous edits.

General

  • Added the NormalizeString function for string manipulations.
  • Workspace Migration reports on SQL tables that are set to OEM instead of ANSI.
  • Updated translation files.
  • Updated the runtime, package, and FMAC version checking.
  • Added sample for cSelectFolderDialog in Order Entry.

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