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4D, Inc. Announces 4th Dimension 2003 with Integrated Web Services that Enhance Application Integration Capabilities -- Major New Version of 4th Dimension with Complete Integrated Web Services Support, Including XML, SOAP & WSDL for Rapid Web Services Development -- SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., January 7, 2003 - Macworld Expo Booth #1442 - 4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced 4th Dimension 2003, now with support for integrated Web Services, application integration, and much more. With Web services and application integration capabilities, 4th Dimension 2003 allows different applications to reuse each other's data and functionality. This groundbreaking new tool also includes an integrated compiler, increased scalability, new printing and reporting features, and radically enhanced developer programming capabilities such as a new method editor. "Whether you're a custom developer, an IT professional, or an end user, 4th Dimension 2003 has your needs covered, said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO of 4D, Inc. "Integrated support for Web services that provide application integration capabilities, combined with the power of Mac OS X version 10.2 lets 4th Dimension 2003 change the way business is done. Now customized, cost-effective solutions that significantly improve productivity are within anyone's reach." "Jaguar is the world's most advanced operating system, and Mac OS X native applications allow developers to create the next generation of applications today," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "We're pleased that 4D is furthering the development of native Mac OS X applications with 4th Dimension 2003, combining the benefits of a powerful operating system with cutting edge Web services technology." Web Services, New Reporting Engine and More Committed to technology standards, 4th Dimension 2003 includes tightly integrated support for SOAP, XML and WSDL in its Web Services support. Advanced Web services server and client support are included to provide scalable, flexible development capabilities. In addition, developer-friendly wizards create all the code necessary to call Web services. XML import/export and programmatic XML parsing is also now included from directly inside 4th Dimension 2003. For developers, the new Method Editor provides numerous enhancements to improve productivity. New printing features allow developers to customize printing processes even further, and an integrated compiler gives developers the ability to rapidly compile code from directly within Mac OS X, resulting in a speed improvement of at least 50%. Offering end users increased flexibility and power, 4th Dimension 2003 also provides a new reporting engine that makes customized report generation even easier. An enhanced Quick Report Editor gives users versatile ways to create comprehensive reports with ease, including cross-tab and list reports, without the need for external expertise. Furthermore, direct output to HTML and XML formats enable 4th Dimension 2003 to receive and send reports via the Web and Web services with new options. For more information about 4th Dimension 2003 see <http://www.4D.com/2003>. About 4D, Inc. Located in San Jose, California, 4D, Inc. is the U.S. distributor of 4th Dimension (4D), 4D Business Kit, and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite. 4D is an award-winning, tightly integrated suite of Windows and Mac OS, Web-embedded development tools for business solutions. 4D Business Kit is a complete, multi-language, multi-store e-commerce development tool, designed for rapid development of storefront solutions. 4D WebSTAR Server Suite V <http://www.WebSTAR.com/> is a fast, secure and extensible server suite for Mac OS X, best known for easy administration. 4D, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of 4D SA. Further information can be found at <http://www.4D.com/>. __________________________ Please visit our sponsors: RadGad(sm): The Place for Useful Gifts & Gadgets.(sm) http://www.radgad.com/, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 877-5-RADGAD MacTech(r) Magazine: The journal of Macintosh technology and development http://www.mactech.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED], or 805-494-9797 DevDepot(sm): Your Source for RAM, Technical & Developer Products http://www.devdepot.com, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 877-DEPOT-NOW To submit a posting to MacDev-1, mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. To subscribe to MacDev-1, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the SUBJECT line reading "SUBSCRIBE MACDEV-1". To unsubscribe, the SUBJECT line should read "UNSUBSCRIBE MACDEV-1". MacTech, Developer Depot, RadGad, and Xplain Corporation are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies in this message. News may be propagated freely, but please attribute your source as MacTech Magazine, <http://www.mactech.com>. --
