I’m trying make a recommendation to a client as to whether they should move to 64-bit 4D Remote in v16.5 However, I’m not finding any compelling reasons. But I know it’s a very big thing for 4D, so I’m wondering whether I’m missing something? The documentation (https://doc.4d.com/4Dv17/4D/17.1/Changing-from-32-bit-versions-to-64-bit-versions.300-4201298.en.html) mentions:
- The 64-bit architecture pushes back database cache limits. Improve your database's performances simply by using a larger cache. <- this is only on Server, right? And that’s been around since v12 on Windows and since v15.1 on MacOS. - Adopt powerful 64-bit features such as preemptive processes, animated form objects, or new printing features. <- this is probably good, but I don’t think this particular app can take advantage of these features - Build your applications with 4D (Runtime) Volume Desktop 64-bit. <- not applicable with this particular app - Use final 64-bit versions of 4D Server on Windows and macOS. <- I don’t understand this. What is a “final 64-bit version”? - New Quick report editor, compatible with reports created using previous versions. <- not applicable with this particular app - New Label editor, compatible with label files created using previous versions. <- not applicable with this particular app - Create graphs using an Object type parameter with the GRAPH <https://doc.4d.com/4Dv17/4D/17.1/GRAPH.301-4179545.en.html> command. <- not applicable with this particular app According to the blog.4d.com <http://blog.4d.com/>, 4D v17R5 is 64bit only, so that means v18 will be 64bit only. That will ultimately be the compelling reason to move to 64-bit, but in the meantime I can’t see any reason to make the move, especially since it would require moving to 4DWritePro, which appears to be a massive undertaking. Am I missing anything else if we stick to 32-bit 4D Remote? Thanks, Tom Benedict ********************************************************************** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options: https://lists.4d.com/mailman/options/4d_tech Unsub: mailto:[email protected] **********************************************************************
