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4th Dimension Version 6.8

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Professional tools for developing powerful database and web applications

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Optimize your development capabilities.

Carbonized 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.