Re: ALP scrollbars appear on another form

l AL_SetAreaLongProperty($eList; > ALP_Area_Visible;0) > to hide or AL_SetAreaLongProperty($eList;ALP_Area_Visible;1) to show the > area. > > Check the ALP docs for "ghost" scrollbars in the appendix "Troubleshooting > and FAQS". > > > > -- > Douglas

ALP scrollbars appear on another form

I go into one form that includes a few ALP areas. I double-click on a record displayed in one of them, which leads to another form. This form still has two empty vertical scrollbars from the ALP areas on the previous form. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks, Doug Hall

Way to get chosen ID field name?

In the structure preference panel, there's a "Primary Key" subpanel which allows the designer to choose a default name and type (Longint/UUID) for their database. Is there a way to programmatically collect that name? Thanks! **

Re: Way to get chosen ID field name?

I actually may use your method. However, does this still work if the 4D SQL server isn't running? I'm kind of new to the SQL part of 4D. On Thu, Mar 2, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Tai Bui via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > Hi, > > Sorry I spoke too soon, I thought you wanted to find the primary

Re: Minute of Silence for the "Altura Toolbox"

...and they lived happily ever after. The End. :-) On Mon, Apr 17, 2017 at 5:22 PM, Lee Hinde via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com > wrote: > If I had young children I’d read this to them at bedtime tonight. > > > > On Apr 17, 2017, at 3:04 PM, Peter Jakobsson via 4D_Tech < > 4d_tech@lists.4d.com>

Re: Can't delete methods

inal Message- > From: 4D_Tech [mailto:4d_tech-boun...@lists.4d.com] On Behalf Of Doug > Hall via 4D_Tech > Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:46 PM > To: 4D iNug Technical > Cc: Doug Hall > Subject: Re: Can't delete methods > > I repaired my structure, as suggested and still c

Re: Can't delete methods

; wrote: > > > > > Nothing but a system alert sound. > > > > > > On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Kirk Brooks via 4D_Tech < > > > 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > > > > > >> Doug, > > >> How are you tryin

Can't delete methods

I have a few methods that I can't delete. I looked in the method properties and can find nothing out of the ordinary, which might be preventing this. They're not used anywhere in my database, and I even emptied the methods. Can someone please point me in the right direction, here? Thanks, Doug

Re: Can't delete methods

Nothing but a system alert sound. On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Kirk Brooks via 4D_Tech < 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > Doug, > How are you trying to delete them and what happens when you do? > > On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 7:07 AM, Doug Hall via 4D_Tech < > 4d_tec

Re: Can't delete methods

h@lists.4d.com> wrote: > >> Doug, >> How are you trying to delete them and what happens when you do? >> >> On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 7:07 AM, Doug Hall via 4D_Tech < >> 4d_tech@lists.4d.com >> > wrote: >> >> > I have a few methods tha

Re: Can't delete methods

No, but when I went to the home tab, I couldn't find the methods -- not even in the subfolders at the bottom of the list. Then, on a whim I looked in the trash and there they were. Just to make sure I wasn't crazy, I went *back* to the methods list, and there they were also. So, I double-checked

Re: 4D dot releases versus R releases - a metaphor

What's wrong with using semantic versioning, like the rest of the entire freaking world? On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 7:44 PM, Lee Hinde via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > Not to drill too deeply, but no new features != no new changes. 16.2 for > instance updates the Xerces engine, which

Web License issue

I seem to be missing something in configuring 4D (Remote) to serve web pages, and I thought I'd post here first, before bugging 4D for support. I have my Web Application Expansion license and even a Web Services Expansion for 4D Client license installed and recognized on my 4D Server (v15). I

Re: Making LOG EVENT thread-safe

Not having my server crash sounds like a very good reason to use records. At least until a better solution comes along. My 2¢ On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:03 PM, David Adams via 4D_Tech < 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > On Mon, Sep 25, 2017 at 6:06 PM, Jeremy Roussak via 4D_Tech < >

Re: NGINX Config

RE: Note if you enable 443 and ssl for any server you must have a cert for all servers listening on 443 you cant mix them up. We only have the one physical server (running 4D in remote mode). You aren't talking about the different domains being served from that one machine are you? SSL

Re: NGINX Config

I am having some problems with my Nginx reverse proxy. I'm running 4Dv15, and Active4D 6.4r3, using the 4D server shell. I have successfully configured two web roots in Active4D, which run on the same 4D Web Client, on port 8010. I have two different host names which are pointed to the same IP

Re: Web Preferences Change on 15.5

ich point the settings are lost. my > understanding is that it was never the case that the remote settings would > survive 4DC replacement on the server side. > > having said that, since v13, the preferred way to manage such > configuration is to take advantage of user settings. > >

Re: Web Preferences Change on 15.5

I forgot to mention that it appears the settings are unchanged from the original default settings (like from a new database), on my web server. On Wed, Nov 1, 2017 at 9:17 PM, Doug Hall wrote: > I didn't notice this happening on 4D 15.4, but it seems that now, when I >

Web Preferences Change on 15.5

I didn't notice this happening on 4D 15.4, but it seems that now, when I replace my structure on my 4D Server machine, the web preferences (in the Database Settings menu option) change on my 4D Remote (web server) machine. I used to only have to change the default web user, since my development

15.5 The database cannot be published

After updating to 15.5, I'm getting this error on my Mac web client: "The database cannot be published. (:Users::Library:Caches:4D:<4DCacheFolder>)." Any idea what might be causing this? I removed the cache folder, so that it would recreate it, but it gives the same error. Thanks, Doug

Re: 15.5 The database cannot be published

Never mind. I just saw the Active4D thread that most likely will fix this. On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 9:21 AM, Doug Hall wrote: > After updating to 15.5, I'm getting this error on my Mac web client: "The > database cannot be published. (:Users:: >

Re: Database Settings Publishing Info IP Address - Tip

I just upgraded from 15.4 to 15.5 and now all of a sudden my Web Client doesn't keep any of the web settings (at least) set on the server machine. Any time I upgrade the server structure, it resets my web settings on my web client back to their default values. HELP! Am I doing something wrong?

Can't get to development mode!

I need some quick help. I'm right in the middle of trying to upgrade my 4D structure and I can't get into "Development" mode in 4D! I opened the *.4DB file, said to open local database. I selected Interpreted database and chose my structure file. I know this is a bit of a workaround, but rather

Converting PICTs to PNGs

I'm in the process of converting our main database from v15 to v17. With the exception of a few plugins that I need (updating 4D Write to 4D Write Pro and AreaList Pro 9.9.5 to 10.x), I think I have most of what I need. I used 4D's Knowledgebase solution to "convert" PICT images into PNGs in 4D

4D Write Pro license

I'm a bit confused. In converting from v15 to v16, I've encountered a 4D Write Pro "privilege error" when using the WP New() command, even though I have have a valid 4D Developer Professional license installed (which includes an unlimited 4D Write Pro license). I'm trying to convert my 4D Write

Re: 4D Write Pro license

Nevermind. I had to associate the Designer to a group that was associated to the license. Thanks! On Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 8:33 AM Doug Hall wrote: > I'm a bit confused. In converting from v15 to v16, I've encountered a 4D > Write Pro "privilege error" when using the WP New() command, even though

Re: Convert URL to Windows File Path

The reason your customer hasn't responded is because this is a rather strange request. Where the document is stored on THEIR web server should make no difference to you. The URL itself is your access to that document, and ANY document they provide a link to. Like Neil suggests, use HTTP Get, to

Jumpy forms in 64-bit

So, why do my forms jump around in 64-bit mode when resizing the window? They don't do this in the same version, 32-bit app. (v16.6) Doug ** 4D Internet Users Group (4D iNUG) Archive: http://lists.4d.com/archives.html Options:

Re: Jumpy forms in 64-bit

it and see if that just > magically fixes your issue. > > > On Nov 22, 2019, at 3:42 PM, Doug Hall via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > > > So, why do my forms jump around in 64-bit mode when resizing the window? >

Re: 4D Write Pro license

shall not > compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from > disclosure as to this communication. > > > On Nov 5, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Doug Hall via 4D_Tech <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> > wrote: > > > > I'm a bit confused. In converting from v15 to v16, I've e

Re: AP Get field infos Properties replacement

For anyone who runs into this problem, and needs to know the deletion control parameters on a relationship, this seemed to be the most direct way to do it. See also the documentation for the System Tables, available to 4D SQL commands:

High Sierra or Mojave?

I'm upgrading my 4D structure from 4D v15 to v17, to gain 64 bit compatibility on the client side with new Apple hardware. Question: Should I upgrade a late 2014 Mac Mini w/16GB Ram, running Sierra (10.12.6) to High Sierra or Mojave? I'm also using Homebrew on a Web Client machine I'm using, that

Re: High Sierra or Mojave?

Thanks for responding, Bernd! That's exactly what I'll do. Doug On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 8:36 AM Bernd Fröhlich via 4D_Tech < 4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote: > Doug Hall: > > > I want to stay > > relatively close to the latest OS, but I'm a bit weary of the security > > measures Apple is imposing

AP Get field infos Properties replacement

I use the properties parameter, returned from AP Get field infos command in 4D Pack. This command is now deprecated in v16 and replaced with similar (but not equivalent) commands in v17 itself. With the number 1 and number 2 bits returned in this parameter, I can tell the deletion control settings

Migrating to 4D Write Pro

I have the very helpful Knowledge Base article and video for converting to 4D Write Pro. I'm converting from a blob field, so in my particular case, I need to create an object field. In the video, it says you need to first convert to version 7. How do I find out

Re: Migrating to 4D Write Pro

rsion pretty easy. > > You may already be aware, though, that if you are doing any custom > configuration or formatting under program control in Write Classic, all of > that will need to be re-written in Write Pro. > > HTH, > > Tom Benedict > > > On Oct 29, 2019, at 07:1

Re: Jumpy forms in 64-bit

d never get our > application to function properly on v16 in 64-bit mode. In contrast, on > v17, it fired right up and required minimal changes. Not sure if a v17 > upgrade is possible, but maybe you could try it and see if that just > magically fixes your issue. > > > On Nov 22, 201

Re: 4D Web Server Security

I use Nginx as a reverse proxy, as well (running on a Mac, though.) I'm in the process of converting to 4D v17, so I can't speak to it's latest performance as a web server, but Nginx has better performance (unless I configured 4D incorrectly) at serving static files than v15. So, I have it set up

Component methods not properly recognized in parent database

While in my main database, when I use a shared method from a component, the +K shortcut (Goto Definition) directs me to an object method of one of my parent database's input forms. How do I fix this? I've tried throwing away structure indexes, with no success. I'm now using v17.3 Thanks!

Re: Component methods not properly recognized in parent database

Well, my component's name is "Foundation_561". (I've changed it a bunch, but I never changed the name.) On Thu, Feb 13, 2020 at 11:32 AM Justin Will wrote: > Doug, > > I recently had this and had to rename my components with sorter names with > no spaces on the server. Was it the shorter name

Re: Problem with component

Thanks for the reply. I typically build the compiled component directly into my parent DB's folder. I don't typically mess with the component, but I thought I remembered being able to +K on a component method and be SHOWN the method on the Browser Home screen. I knew I wouldn't be able to edit the

Problem with component

This particular component is Foundation, but unless it's corrupted somehow, I don't think that's relevant to my problem. While the component structure itself validates with a checkmark in the Maintenance Security Center, the structure index doesn't seem to work. I can move my structure index of

64-Bit Quick Report related fields

A few weeks ago, we switched to 4D v17 (64-Bit) so that our users could run Catalina. Today, a user showed me that you can't dig more than one table away from the current table, in the new 64-bit Quick Report Editor. Are we missing something, or is there a way around this? Thanks!

Re: 64-Bit Quick Report related fields

WOW. It actually does work to use a formula, but that SUCKS as far as user interfaces go. It gives you the interface you'd expect (for selecting related tables/all tables) in the formula editor. As long as field names resolve properly, it should work. But, YUCK! On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 2:53 PM Tim

Re: 64-Bit Quick Report related fields

//kb.4d.com/assetid=78424 > > I've heard it said Catalina is the Vista of MacOS. And I am a Mac guy, > btw. > > Having said that I don't see anything in the Tech Tip that relates to the > Quick Report Editor. > > On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 12:03 PM Doug Hall via 4D_Tech < > 4

4D Write Pro User Documentation

Is there a PDF or website where I can point my end users, that will tell them how to use 4D Write Pro and the little widget that comes with it in the Object Database? All I'm seeing is the developer documentation. Thanks! ** 4D

4D Authentication not working as expected

I thought I'd replace hand-written code I got from Mark Mitchenall many years ago, since 4D had since come out with two commands (since 15.4?) which theoretically, would make that code unnecessary -- blob to users and users to blob. From what I understood, the users, groups, and modifications

Bootstrap page links from Active4D

Active4D's Batch.makeFuseboxLinks is a little limiting, if you're trying to create pagination links that are embedded within an tag, like the kind Bootstrap recommends. < https://getbootstrap.com/docs/3.3/components/#pagination>. Has anyone else here that uses Active4D run across this, and

Re: Object notation replacement for use of Self in a script

I can't think of a single instance where iterating in reverse is even necessary. If you're deleting elements of a collection, simply build a new collection of the ones you want to delete. If you do it right, that's easier to read, anyway. Doug On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 12:10 AM Aparajita Fishman

Hosts, sessions, and credentials

Suppose I want to start user interaction on one website (within the same domain) and pass that session/cookie information along to a different host on my same domain. Is that relatively easy to do? For example, If I have a login process that's fed by a json-backed virtual host at api.acme.com and

Active4D & Java Web Tokens

Anyone out there validating Java Web Tokens (JWT's) with an Active4D website? I''d like for a third party identity solution (Auth0) to feed into my website, but I see no way to validate the JWTs directly on the server side. That could be a problem. Thanks for any help you can provide. Doug

Identity Providers

Has anyone here ever integrated with 3rd party identity providers, like auth0.com? I am beginning an integration project with them, to tie together my Active4D website to a different commercial site, in order to provide our collective users a single sign-on between the two sites. If you've had

Select Folder Dialog won't go away

When executing this code from a remote connection, my "Select folder" dialog won't close. $saveFolder:=*Select folder*("Select destination folder";Documents folder) *DELAY PROCESS*(*Current process*;5) I put in the delay process in case the dialog wasn't being processed synchronously. The code

Re: Select Folder Dialog won't go away

ibited. Delivery of this > message to any person other than the intended recipient shall not > compromise or waive such confidentiality, privilege or exemption from > disclosure as to this communication. > > > On May 26, 2020, at 11:55 AM, Doug Hall via 4D_Tech < > 4d_tech@lis