New Forum

Randy, I have signed up for the new forum to receive individual emails for all new posts in the various areas I am interested in (mostly all the English ones). I then have an Apple Mail Rule to move them into various folders. Works just like this old list for me. No real difference. I do like

Re: Can't Contact Foundation

Sorry about that guys. I guess the Captcha was too aggressive. ;-< Randy did find me. You can always reach me at: Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) www.foundationshell.com w...@foundationshell.com > On Dec 7, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Ken Geiger Gmail via 4D_Tech > <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > > I

Re: Foundation Status?

Folks, Foundation 5.7 works with 4D v18. Foundation 5.7 includes a PDF for how to update the Foundation Toolbar in your existing databases to deal with the deprecation of PICTs in 4D. It is straight forward, but does require about 10 minutes of work. Of course, any forms you created on your ow

Re: IP address problem

Chip, I hope you know that you can get the new Forum messages sent to you via email pretty much just like the iNUG. You can filter which forums you want to subscribe to. I get mine into Apple Mail just like iNUG, run an Apple Mail rule to file them into their own folder, and the threading of A

Re: Discuss.4D.com - old Safari doesn't work (is known?)

Keith, I have always subscribed with the individual emails rather than the digest. Then just create a mail rule inside Apple Mail to move them into a separate mail folder. They are threaded there and works well. I’m sure you could do the same with any other mail client. Just a thought. Thanks

Re: iNUG Messages ― Is it time for it to be more than just 'plain text' ???

I would second Tom’s motion. Let this thing die its natural Corona induced death…finally…sigh… Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) www.foundationshell.com w...@foundationshell.com > On May 2, 2020, at 8:57 AM, Tom Benedict via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > I say we join the 20th centur

Re: Dll error help

John, Which version of Foundation Shell are you using? Foundation 5 or later does not require Foundation Extras.bundle anymore. Thanks, Walt > On Mar 28, 2020, at 2:39 AM, JOHN BAUGHMAN via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > If I click ok to the error window, database startup, but t

Re: Mac OS Catalina, V16.6, permissions, etc.

Bob, Have you thought of creating a VMWare (or equivalent) boot to run Mojave? I will be doing that as so many apps I use are still not 64-bit to say nothing of running legacy versions of 4D? I know this doesn’t help with your permissions w/Catalina… Thanks, Walt > On Oct 31, 2019, at 10:27

Re: Foundation Shell

Not to worry. I am rebuilding the Foundation website and it should be back up in another week or so. Thanks, Walt www.foundationshell.com > On Oct 2, 2019, at 3:21 PM, Douglas von Roeder via 4D_Tech > <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > > Please keep us posted. Foundation is part of the 4D ecosyst

Re: Postal Addresses by City

Kirk, Yes, they are looking for street addresses for a given city. That site you noted seems like a very good place to start. I didn’t realize this was just a difficult task - would seem the USPS would have a database of all deliverable addresses, but if they do - they don’t make it available.

Postal Addresses by City

Folks, This is a rather strange request from a client, but here goes: Anyone know of a source for physical mailing addresses for a given city? They want verified mailing addresses. Anyone use a mailing list service that they could recommend? Anyone know what that might cost per 1,000? Seems t

Replacement Code for very old DisplayList plugin

Folks, I recently inherited a VERY, VERY old database that uses the DisplayList plugin. They need this updated to run in 4D v16. Before reinvented the wheel… I was wondering if anyone has written a component/set of code that replaces the functionality of DisplayList (this is a volunteer effort

Re: Coding/Development Style Guide?

Tom, Back in the day (haven’t checked with recent versions of 4D), you could create/modify/save a template Form in the 4D Form creation tool. Isn’t that what you are talking about doing here? Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) New stuff coming! www.foundationshell.com w...@foundationshell.com > On

Re: Publishing a DB on the WWW. Howto.

Nolen, As Chuck Miller said, you can check out 4D Lightning to avoid all that nasty HTML stuff! ;-0 Here is a link to a demo database using 4D Lightning. http://www.grahamlangley.co.uk/ Graham Langley is the author of 4D Lightning & is very responsive to quest

Re: 4D v16.4 Built database won't open in Mojave

Koen, Yes, I did do that. Transferred using AirDrop between the two machines. Were you able to get the Built App to launch successfully? Anyone else? Thanks, Walt > On Nov 4, 2018, at 11:59 PM, Koen Van Hooreweghe via 4D_Tech > <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > wrote: > >

4D v16.4 Built database won't open in Mojave

Folks, I have built a stand-alone Application v16.4 database on a Mac OS machine running High Sierra (10.13.6). I successfully create an empty datafile and run it on the same High Sierra (10.13.6) machine. I transfer the entire stand-alone built database to a laptop running Mojave (10.14). W

Re: Help->v11 to v17 Upgrade or New?

Folks, I would like to suggest you (if you haven’t already) check out a paid product from the Foundation Shell App Store by Robert Livingston for a 4D database solution to storing the text from all your methods and object methods automatically. ArchiveMethod

Re: Writing Components

Jody, Yes, that term took a while to get used to… It is basically just your 4D database that contains all the code, forms, etc that you are putting into your component. Components are matrix databases whose files are suffixed either .4db (interpreted matrix database), .4dc (compiled matrix dat

Re: [SAD NEWS] legendary developer and 4D base-rock Ortwin Zillgen

I would second Tom’s thoughts, as well. May he rest in peace & bless his family in their grief. Walt > On Feb 27, 2018, at 11:41 AM, Benedict, Tom via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > Sad indeed. I had not met the man, but admired his intellect and deve

Delete a variable or form object from multiple form?

Folks, Has anyone found a way to delete a given variable or form object from over 100 forms in a 4D structure? I know we can search for all the instances of a variable or form object to find them, but is there a way to then delete the variable/form object from all those forms? Thanks, Walt Ne

Pinterest API

Folks, I have a client that is interested in capturing data from Pinterest’s API. Anyone done any 4D harvesting of Pinterest data? More generally, has anyone used ANY web app APIs to gather data into a 4D database? Any good 4D tech notes on this topic? Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) New stuff

[RECOMMENDED] Panorama X Database Software for Macintosh

Folks, http://www.provue.com/winterfest2017/ For you long time Mac users, you will probably remember ProVUE Development - James Rea - I used his database product BEFORE I used 4D (it was available before 4D shipped in 1987). His latest product is called

Re: What to do about users who won't follow instructions?

> On Oct 4, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Pat Bensky via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > That sounds very interesting - I'd love to see some screen shots. And I > think it would make a very good Summit presentation Pat, For short documentation/training, I use Clar

Re: Thinking through object/text fields: Findings summarized, advice solicited

David, Given that 4D and Wakanda use the same data engine (from my limited understanding of Wakanda, I believe they do), have you spoken to anyone on the Wakanda team about your concerns/questions? Just thought I would throw that into the mix. Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) New stuff coming! ww

Re: Why would you do this? (Execute Formula Question.)

Lee, That is EXACTLY why. Thanks, Walt Nelson (Seattle) New stuff coming! www.foundationshell.com w...@foundationshell.com > On Apr 20, 2017, at 11:52 AM, Lee Hinde via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com >

Re: v13: what causes boolean fields to display radios instead of check boxes

> On Apr 19, 2017, at 6:42 PM, Kirk Brooks via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > I set the fields to be checkboxes (included a title) but when the form is > loaded it turns into radio buttons. I'm not intentionally changing them - > so what would cause thi

Re: v15.2 clients logging into v15.4 server

> On Apr 18, 2017, at 7:39 AM, Jeffrey Kain via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > There's an issue with composite indexes and certain queries that use them. If > you have access to the hotfixes, get 15.4 HF2. Otherwise 15.4 is very stable > in my opinion

Re: Test code is good

> On Feb 26, 2017, at 9:51 PM, David Adams via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > > wrote: > > If anyone is working on automated testing and feels like comparing notes, > drop me a line. David, All good points. I’m pretty sure you know this, but for those that don’t…