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December 14, 2011
Issue 183 |
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Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha 1 posted - preview the latest features today!
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DISD 2012 registration is open, agenda published |
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Data Access Europe celebrates 20th Anniversary |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha testing continues |
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Recent News Recap |
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Developer Resources: New Blogs, Webinars, Training |
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Events Calendar |
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Links & Subscription Information |
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Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha 1 posted - preview the latest features today! |
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Data Access Worldwide is pleased to announce that the Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha 1 release is now available for developer preview and community testing!
Visual Report Writer is a software tool for delivering timely, well-organized reports and information to the people that need it. Version 2012 v2.0 delivers a number of features and enhancements, including:
- RDS (Runtime Data Source)
The RDS data source allows you to create virtual tables using the VRW designer and populate the tables with data using the Integration Library. Sample data for RDS tables can be saved within the report allowing full preview capabilities with the VRW designer.
- ELF (External Library Function)
ELFs are functions defined in external libraries (dlls). You can create the dlls using your favorite development tool capable of creating dlls - for example C++ or VB - and use the functions in your reports.
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Visual Report Writer is a software
tool for delivering timely, well-
organized reports and information
to the people that need it!
Visual Report Writer 2012
delivers a number of features
and enhancements for fast
& easy reporting! |
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- RTF (Rich Text Format) support
VRW 2.0 adds the capability to report on RTF text stored in a data source. Using the Field Properties dialog fields from the data source can be marked as RTF text.
- Parameters
User-defined parameters can now be added to reports and referenced in functions. The parameter values can easily be changed at runtime using the Integration Library.
- Rotated text support
Fields can now be rotated using the Field Properties dialog, allowing output of, for example, vertical or upside down text.
- Improved PDF export
VRW 2.0 includes a new PDF library which fixes a number of problems with PDF export.
- Improved Database Expert
Visual table linking - used in the New report wizard and Database expert - has been improved. Improvements include: Link types (Inner join, Left outer join) are now immediately visible and the location of the tables is now saved in the report.
- Improved Section Expert
The Section Expert has new options and the conditional use of section options using functions are now easier to use.
- Formatting defaults
Default formatting for different data types has been added. This allows you to specify a formatting - for example, the default date formatting - which will be applied to all date fields in a report. Specifying different formatting per field remains possible.
- Filler sections
Filler sections can be used to "fill" blank space between sections. This new option allows you to, for example, create vertical lines along the entire length of a page.
- Integration library
The integration library supports all the new features found in VRW 2.0 and includes new classes which no longer require the use of the "callback" mechanism. The old classes are deprecated but still included for backward compatibility.
Please help us to make next Visual Report Writer release the best possible by participating in pre-release testing - download the latest build today! |
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DISD 2012 registration is open, agenda published! |
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The DataFlex International Software Developers (DISD) 2012 conference registration is now open!
DISD 2012 will be held March 2-3, with a pre-conference training day scheduled for March 1. The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
The DISD 2012 Agenda includes presentations by Data Access Worldwide, Mertech Data Systems and from the Visual DataFlex developer community on a wide array of topics, including:
- Visual DataFlex 17.0
- Data Dictionaries In‐Depth
- Consuming Web Services
- Real World Dynamic AI Integration with Visual DataFlex Applications
- Visual DataFlex 2012 Web Development
- Visual Report Writer 2.0
- Flex2Crystal
- Using DocuMentor in the Software Development process
- Paul’s SQL Tricks by Paul Richmond, and more!
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DISD 2012 will be held on March 2-3
in
Dallas, Texas, at the Crowne
Plaza Hotel - register today!
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DISD also thanks longtime Visual DataFlex developer and community contributor David Martinko for building the event registration section with the Visual DataFlex AJAX library!
Reserve your spot for DISD 2012 at www.DISDconference.com today! |
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Data Access Europe celebrates 20th Anniversary |
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Data Access Europe recently celebrated their 20th anniversary at the Boathouse in Almere, Holland.
"We were pleased to see many of our relations visit the event, which was scheduled to be an informative as well as entertaining one,” says Data Access Europe’s Nick Nikijuluw.
"The content of the lectures were less technical by nature than usually is the case at our seminars, and we enjoyed receiving very positive reactions to that. After the lectures a special Race for Excellence was organized, and the day ended with a great barbecue. We thank our customers for having joined the party, and having shared such a good time!"
Special guests included Data Access Worldwide CEO/President Chip Casanave, and Rick van der Lans, who served as keynote speaker. |
Data Access Europe's 20th
Anniversary Celebration featured
the Race for Excellence!
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View the Data Access Europe 20th Anniversary pictures and movie. |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha 3 testing continues |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha testing continues - help us to release the best software possible by participating in the Visual DataFlex 2012 Testing forum!
This latest release delivers many important, requested features and additions, including:
- Longer database table and column names
- Automatic "ToDo" support in the Studio
- Enhanced client web services
- A long list of Data Dictionary improvements
- Much more!
To provide you with all of the information currently available about Visual DataFlex 17.0, click here to see the slides from John Tuohy's recent Visual DataFlex Roadmap presentation to the Australian Corroboree audience.
New Data Dictionary Features & Webinar
The Alpha test 17.0 software is not feature complete except in one area of material importance: the new data dictionary improvements. We are releasing the alpha now to get user testing on the new data dictionary features underway while work on other rev. 17.0 enhancements continues.
There are lots of new DD features that need testing and, in particular, we are eager to know that the new additions have not altered the behavior of any current data dictionary feature or functionality. We encourage you to actively participate in this testing phase. Your efforts and feedback will be greatly appreciated. |
Help us to release the best
software
possible by participating in the
Visual DataFlex 2012 Testing forum!
John Tuohy’s Visual DataFlex 2012/
17.0
- Data Dictionary Webinar
discusses the Data Dictionary
enhancements in Visual
DataFlex 2012/17.0.
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Recent News Recap |
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The following stories were recently published in e-News:
- Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha 3 posted; Data Dictionary Webinar with John Tuohy video now online
- Corroboree 2011 Wrap-Up from the DDUG
- USA Software lands Palmetto Police order for new Mobile Data System
- Main Menu Systems' Visual DataFlex Web App continues to power Channel 7 Telethon's donation system
- Reminder: DISD, EDUC and SCANDUC 2012 event dates set
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Developer Resources |
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Access Worldwide publishes the Development Team Blog, numerous Technical
Knowledge Base articles, White
Papers, and Books that provide developers with key information about
techniques, fixes and strategies related to building and deploying
Visual DataFlex applications and related software solutions.
We also offer a variety of training opportunities for novice and advanced developers alike.
Peer-to-peer support is available in the Web Forums.
Up-to-the-Minute Webinars
Data Access Worldwide's Up-to-the-Minute Webinars (English, Portuguese/Spanish) are live presentations that allow us to share with the community what is currently going on with the company and our products in an online, interactive format. We have captured these presentations in a viewable format, so that they are available at your convenience. New additions to the library include:
Europe
Data Access Europe offers various training opportunities throughout Europe in concert with our European partners. For personal assistance, send e-mail to Training@DataAccess.nl.
- Discovering Visual DataFlex
Copenhagen, Jan 23-27, 2012
This introductory level 5-day course teaches you the Visual DataFlex language, the use of the embedded database, the creation of data entry and report applications based on 9 tables.
Latin America
Data Access Latin America (DALA) offers Visual DataFlex Professional Certification 2008 in Portuguese and Spanish. Now you can join the community of Visual DataFlex Certified Professional with worldwide recognition! All classes are held at the TECDAW (Technical Education Center Data Access Worldwide) in São Paulo. Classes are limited, so reserve your place today! Vacancy information and booking by phone (11) 3262-2000 - ext 216. If you prefer, e-mail tecdab@dataaccess.com.br.
Asia Pacific
Data Access Asia Pacific (DAAP) offers periodic training opportunities in the region. For more information, contact Customer Service or call 03 9761 3644 (Intl: +61 3 9761 3644).
North America
Data Access North America offers a comprehensive training program featuring courses selected and developed specifically to provide developers with the tools necessary to achieve mastery in creating and delivering great applications. To view descriptions of all classes currently offered in North America, please visit DataAccess.com/Training/DANA. For more specific information regarding the classes or to inquire about customized training for your company please contact Sales@DataAccess.com.
Learn about Visual DataFlex User Groups.
Online Training
Data Access Worldwide offers online training courses for developers worldwide! More about Online Training, including class descriptions, can be found at www.DataAccess.com/Training/Online.
Discovering... book publications:
- Discovering Visual DataFlex 2009 Addendum
A 51-page addendum has been written for the "Discovering Visual DataFlex" training book. The addendum teaches developers how to upgrade the Discovering Visual DataFlex 2009 (v15.1) workspace to Visual DataFlex 2010 (v16.1) replacing all grids and lists to the CodeJock based grids and lists. The addendum is available as a free download or can be ordered as a printed publication.
- Discovering Visual Report Writer v1.5
First made available during the Synergy 2011 conference, this valuable resource is updated to include Visual Report Writer v1.5 features and is available for purchase. The book is loaded with 250 pages of tips, example code blocks and more! View the Table of Contents (PDF).
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DISD 2012, Dallas, Texas, March 2-3, 2012
The DataFlex International Software Developers (DISD) conference will be held March 2-3, with a pre-conference training day scheduled for March 1. The conference will be held in Dallas, Texas at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Dallas Downtown. An optional Saturday evening activity is also being explored. See the story above for more details.
EDUC 2012, Baiona, Spain, May 31-June 1, 2012
The European DataFlex Users Conference (EDUC) 2012 will be held in Baiona, Spain May 31-June 1, with preconference training scheduled for May 29-30. The venue will be El Parador de Baiona, that conference organizer Pepe Guimarães of Moose Software describes as, “a magnificent building inside a fortress on a peninsula with great 360 degree views, a place where Spanish Royalty stays when they come over for regattas or for any other events, or where Franco stayed when he visited this part of Spain, or where European Ministers meet when Vigo holds The World Fishing Exhibition, or... You will see why when you get here!”
SCANDUC, October or November, 2012
The Scandinavian DataFlex Users Conference (SCANDUC) 2012 will be held in October or November 2012. Please keep an eye on www.SCANDUC.com for more information as it becomes available.
Visit the Events Forum for peer discussion about all events.
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