DataFlex News        September 2014

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As we head towards the end of summer, we have seen a marked increase in activity with DataFlex downloads increasing threefold since the launch of DataFlex 2014/18.0.


This release marks a new phase for DataFlex with numerous core product enhancements designed to increase developer productivity and keep total application costs down. 

A range of conferences and events planned for the autumn and throughout the year aim to bring the developer community together.  The DataFlex community is continually growing and learning with the shared goal of providing the most effective developer solutions that will ultimately improve client services.  Book your place today - we look forward to hearing from you!
DataAccess/DataFlex 2014 rebrand

Introducing the "new look" Data Access Worldwide and the DataFlex family of products. This new look represents more than a graphical design change. It symbolizes the unique combination of strength, openness, continuity and innovation that you rely on from Data Access Worldwide and DataFlex.


As the technology industry delivers the most far-reaching and rapid changes in its history, this re-branding initiative reinforces DataFlex's commitment to always moving forwards. 

Building a stronger marketplace presence and embracing change in order to pursue the opportunities of an era in which software and information are literally at everyone's finger tips.


The rebranding on the refreshed Data Access Worldwide website has a distinctive edge and heralds this new phase of innovation and product growth.  

 

DataFlex Developer Resources
Data Access Worldwide publishes the Development Team Blog, numerous Technical Knowledge Base articles, White Papers and Books that provide developers with key information about techniques, fixes and strategies related to building and deploying DataFlex applications and related software solutions. We also offer a variety of training opportunities for novice and advanced developers alike. Peer-to-peer support is available in the Web Forums.
 
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DataFlex 2014/18.0 launched    

DataFlex 2014/18.0 the rapid application development platform for Windows and web business applications, is now officially released and available for download!

DataFlex 2014 advances the platform's feature set for Windows and web applications and implements numerous enhancements and customer suggestions to drive developer productivity up and total application cost down.

DataFlex 2014 delivers:
*    New Branding - this release begins the product's transition from `Visual DataFlex' to `DataFlex' to build a consistent, recognizable brand for all Data Access Worldwide products (further details below)
*    Product-wide optimizations for SQL servers - as part of a new multi-release initiative to optimize DataFlex's use with SQL database servers, DataFlex 2014/18.0 implements new SQL-related features and enhancements across every part of the product including the drivers, data dictionaries, DataFlex Web Framework classes and the Studio. These features put more of the power of SQL in developers' hands and enable them to deliver higher-performance, easier-to-use applications to application users.
*    Developer productivity enhancements - the DataFlex 18.0 Studio includes many exciting new capabilities designed to increase developer productivity and efficiency, to provide more seamless integration among major development components, to further simplify web development and to take even better advantage of SQL databases.
 
Features include: table viewer; table editor; Table Explored filtering; a reorganized Class Palette; Find in Files enhancements; new `Workspace Explorer` - find out more...

Continued expansion of the DataFlex Web Framework
The DataFlex Web Framework enables the development of desktop-like business applications in popular web browsers. Now, in its second release, several refinements and new capabilities are available in the framework including: Numerous List and Grid enhancements; a file upload control; a Cookie API; Wait dialogs; a Progress Bar; custom Key Handlers, Suggestion Form, Group Control and much more...including numerous other new DataFlex product features, capabilities, enhancements and bug fixes. Complete documentation and automated tools for forward migration of DataFlex applications developed since version exactly are provided with the new release.

 Read the official Press release
Contact Asckey Data Services Ltd on 0845 270 7747 for further details  
   
Events
DataAccess Worldwide events - reserve your place today!

Corroboree 2014: Wellington, New Zealand
Corroboree 2014 Dates: October 16-18, 2014
Training: Sunday, October, 19, 2013 "Web Application Design for Desktop and Mobile" presented by John van Houten, Senior Software Engineer, Data Access Worldwide Location: Wellington, New Zealand
View the agenda for event details.


SCANDUC 2014: Copenhagen, Denmark

Scanduc 2014 Dates: November 6-7, 2014 Website: www.SCANDUC.com - Registration now open!
Location: On the island of Amager, near Copenhagen, Denmark Hotel: Bella Sky Comwell



DATAFLEX Entwicklers Tag 2014: Frankfurt, Germany

November 20th - Free Event!

Developers day held in the German language - presents the latest views on software development focusing on products and techniques that will assist in delivering high-quality applications to your customers.  Visit the DataFlex Entwicklers Tag website for further details. 

Asckey Data Services Ltd - official DataAccess UK Channel Partners  
To discuss your DataFlex development and training requirements contact Asckey today on 0845 270 7747 or email
enquiries@asckey.com 
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