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
• OnValidate is not allowed error on disabled grid columns – fixed
• Server properties of dynamic objects were stored on the client – fixed
• ClientProtected (pbEnabled) property goes out of sync after view reload – fixed
• Changed peDataType doesn’t update field maxlength – fixed
• cWebCardContainer caption shows on top of the menu - fixed

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
• Quotes disappear when watches are saved – fixed
• Accented characters in watches windows were not displayed properly – fixed
• Updated Quick Intros for Mobile, Web and Windows in the Start Center
• Columns in Add DDO dialog no longer sort – fixed
• Project configuration files were not stored as Unicode – fixed
• SQL Connection Manager only displays 64-bit DSNs – fixed
• Fixed 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
• FieldPutString with existing value should not result in a changed buffer - fixed
• Fixed Oracle identity autoincrement support
• Error when trying to run Connection Wizard to a database with no objects – fixed

DataFlex Reports Demo Library

• Updated to the latest version 8 components

DataBase Explorer

• Open Unlisted Table not on the menu when configured - fixed

Help

• Restructured from prerelease to release
• Added doc for NormalizeString
• Added doc for cWebBaseForm.OnKey
• Added doc for cWebBaseForm.OnInput
• Added doc for cWebHtmlBox.AppendHtml
• Added doc for cWebHtmlBox.PrependHtml
• Added sample and possible parameter values to DriverIndex doc.
• Added link to Name meta data tag to DataTypeToJson doc.
• Added doc for IsControlAccessible, IsControlEnabled, IsControlRendered
• Update 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.
• Many misc edits

General

• Added 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
• Add sample for cSelectFolderDialog in Order Entry

See Also

What's New in DataFlex 2021