4th Dimension Version 6.8
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Optimise your development capabilities.
Carbonised for Mac OS X and certified for Windows XP, 4D v6.8 takes full
advantage of both operating systems, and runs identically on both Macintosh
and Windows environments.
NEW in 4D v6.8.3!
New commands for printing
- Adjust header, body, and footer size when printing with the print marker
commands.
- Set margins and printable area size according to real paper margins,
not printer driver margins.
- Easily create pre-printed documents - object location on the 4D form
will remain the same regardless of the printer being used.
Improved rendering of Mac OS X interface
- Quartz implementation for better text display
- Pulsing Aqua button implementation in 4D forms
- New style sheets for the Mac OS X and Windows platforms
New commands for interface programming
- New commands such as Right click and Contextual click give better control
over the mouse
- Text alignment definition for 4D objects
IMAP4, SSL, and PPP protocols now included in 4D v6.8.1 programming language
- IMAP commands bring power to mailbox management, search, message transfer,
and more.
- TCP_OPEN command allows 4D to be a client to a server running with SSL.
- PPP commands allow for management of PPP connections from a 4D database.
General Features
- Contextual menu in methods editor lets a method, field, or command be
inserted into code with a single click.
- Data file can be changed on the fly with the open command.
- A new Explorer tab displays the list of plug-ins in the open application
or in the 4D folder.
- Reinforced component security for source code protection and easy deployment.
- The TCP/IP component integration simplifies administration.
- Alerts during plug-in installation detect possible conflicts, such as
double installations.
- Recognition of MAC4DX and WIN4DX folders at the level of the 4th Dimension
application means that all 4th Dimension databases can be accessible with
the corresponding plug-ins.
- New system enhancements with package management under Mac OS X.
- User-friendly interface features provide a true Mac and Windows look
and feel.
SCREENSHOTS
- View 4D v6.8 in MacOSX & Windows XP |
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Minimum System
Windows
Pentium II minimum
800 X 600 monitor resolution
Windows 2000, Windows XP.
256 MB RAM minimum
MacOS:
G3 or better processor
800 X 600 monitor resolution
Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later
256 MB RAM minimum
