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January 19, 2012
Issue 184 |
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ICECORP Logistics leverages AJAX for "great looking and very fast" app accessibility, portability
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Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha II posted |
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Reminder: DISD 2012 registration is open; register by January 31 to save! |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha testing continues |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Progress Report Webinar, January 26 |
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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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ICECORP Logistics leverages AJAX for "great looking and very fast" app accessibility, portability |
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ICECORP Logistics Inc., a leading Canadian provider of international forwarding, customs brokerage & logistics solutions based in Mississauga, Ontario, continues to lead the pack in providing Canadian freight shippers with their state-of-the-art online business processes.
With the recent acquisition of two event and trade show logistic companies being added to their portfolio, ICECORP turned to system analyst, programmer and webmaster Hanna Philippi to develop a way to provide remote Web access to ICECORP's existing legacy applications for their new additions.
Hanna has long relied on Data Access Worldwide's suite of Windows and Web application development tools as the framework for building mission-critical database applications, and is responsible for ICECORP's 4 major applications that power their business: Compass, an ocean/air, import/export freight forwarding system; WMS for warehouse management, Prolan for corporate accounting; and ICETRAK for customers to be able to review tracking and tracing information about their shipments online.
To meet the goal of providing remote, portable access to legacy applications, Hanna leveraged the AJAX Library for Visual DataFlex to build Web-based interfaces that the new users have praised as, “great looking and very fast!” |
"Great looking and very fast!"
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"Our previous web tracking systems for our customers were based on complete HTML pages; each user action required that the page be reloaded from the server," Hanna says. "This process was inefficient and slow, as reflected by our customer experience - all page content disappears then reappears, etc. Each time a page is reloaded due to a partial change, all of the content must be resent instead of only the changed information. This can place additional load on the server and use excessive bandwidth.
"With AJAX, I was able to exchange data with the server and update my database in the background without reloading the whole page."
Hanna also offers AJAX-based track-and-tracing and web interface development services to the Canadian market, and encourages developers and businesses seeking assistance with building AJAX based Web applications to contact him.
Read the previous e-News success story about how ICECORP led their industry in developing and deploying an XML-based interface with the Canada Border Services Agency for submitting approvals for shipment of goods.
Read the previous e-News success story about how ICECORP leverages Visual DataFlex and WebApp Server to move Canadian freight. |
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Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha II posted |
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Data Access Worldwide is pleased to announce that the Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha II 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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Reminder: DISD 2012 registration is open; register by January 31 to save! |
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The DataFlex International Software Developers (DISD) 2012 conference registration is now open, and attendees must register by January 31 to take advantage of early registration pricing!
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!
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha 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.
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Help us to release the best
software
possible by participating in the
Visual DataFlex 2012 Testing forum!
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Progress Report Webinar, January 26 |
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Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 includes a wide range of exciting enhancements for Windows developers. On November 15th we described the one important element of 17.0 - the many new data dictionary enhancements (click to view). As exciting and important as the new data dictionary features are, there is still much more to this upcoming release. On Thursday, January 26th at 3:00pm (GMT), please join CTO John Tuohy as he shares the next phase of the 17.0 story!
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John Tuohy’s Visual DataFlex
2012/17.0 Progress Report Webinar
will be held on January 26th.
Please join us!
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Recent News Recap |
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The following stories were recently published in e-News:
- Visual Report Writer 2012 Alpha 1 posted - preview the latest features today!
- DISD 2012 registration is open, agenda published
- Data Access Europe celebrates 20th Anniversary
- Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Alpha testing continues
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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. Upcoming webinar(s) include:
- Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 Progress Report Webinar
3:00pm (GMT), January 26
Visual DataFlex 2012/17.0 includes a wide range of exciting enhancements for Windows developers. Please join CTO John Tuohy as he shares the next phase of the 17.0 story!
- Managing Websites with Electos - Part 1 (Spanish | Portuguese)
Webinar,
January 31
Agenda items include: Introducing CMS, Knowing Electos and its resources, Electos editions, Examples, and Important references. The webinar is hosted by João Maurício Rinardo, IT Coordinator at Data Access Latin America.
Latest Development Team Blog entry:
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, March 5-9, 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. Includes the Discovering Visual DataFlex book and dinner Tuesday evening!
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. Visit the Spanish/Portuguese Webinar Library. Read the latest issue of DALA's eUpdate.
- Managing Websites with Electos - Part 1 (Spanish | Portuguese)
Webinar,
January 31
Agenda items include: Introducing CMS, Knowing Electos and its resources, Electos editions, Examples, and Important references. The webinar is hosted by João Maurício Rinardo, IT Coordinator at Data Access Latin America.
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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