Servoy 2.2 Beta 1

[Jan Blok]

We announce the immediate availability of Servoy 2.2b1, this release contains the modules to support multi developers and reuse of forms/code and logic.

NOTE: this is PRE-RELEASE SOFTWARE, use with caution and make BACKUPS before you start.

This version is available through auto update (if you have beta update notify enabled, meaning having the line 'wantsBetaCodeNotifies=true' in your servoy.properties file)

Enhances:
[enh]-modules support in solution to support multi developers and reuse of forms/code and logic, read http://developer.servoy.com/docs/servoy ... opment.pdf (parts from this document will be added to the developer docs)
[enh]-sample data in design (toggle button on toolbar, for toggling between names/dataproviders and sample data) http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3519
[enh]-forms.names property for getting all the names of the forms.
[enh]-tableview performance drawing performance: Use empty or one lineborder and make components transparent to get the higher drawing speed.
[enh]-if jdk1.5.0 is used on the server and client the jars are packed to reduce the download size to 1/3rd of the original size
[enh]-search for a method in editor (CTRL-SHIFT-T) for all forms and globals.
[enh]-non editable combobox can show a value now that is not in the list (if value was deleted and not a choice at present time) http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3495
[enh]-JSDataSet has now sort method. http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=2357
[enh]-tooltip in property panel displays also the RGB value in decimals http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3516
[enh]-application.overrideStyle(...) added for overriding a specific style name with another, should be called in solution startup (or as soon as possible)
[enh]-i18n.getDefaultDateFormat() and i18n.getDefaultNumberFormat() functions added
[enh]-allow more recursive method calling(developer only check) http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3418
[enh]-changed the loading of a solution directly from an URL http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3420
[enh]-status text http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3361
[enh]-onRecordSave method is called a bit later http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3291
[enh]-onDatachange method now get the old value via arguments[0]

[enh]-db performance data in admin page
[enh]
//Get the active user count on the server (can be limited to current solution)
var count = application.getActiveUserCount(boolean currentSolutionOnly)

//Get the names of the used client licenses (as strings in array)
var array = application.getLicenseNames()

[enh]-http://<servoy_server_ip>/servoy-client/servoy_client.jnlp?solution=crm&method=showOrder&argument=10444&rnd=12302 will only open a client when no one is running that solution, otherwise the running client will execute this method (will only work in one local network!)

[enh]
var imageByteArray = application.createJPGImage(elements.bean_100,elements.bean_100.getWidth(),elements.bean_100.getHieght()); //last 2 parameters are the size (which can be smaller than bean, to get thumbnails or bigger to enlarge images)
application.writeFile("c:/temp/happy_new_year.jpg",imageByteArray)

Fixes:
[fix]-resizing of component when component is on position 0,0 http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3520
[fix]-TypeAhead field when using a DBValueList and as real value text
[fix]-utils.stringPosition(...) http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3524
[fix]-multiline portal not correctly working with a bgcolor calc http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3303
[fix]-globals methods where called in find mode http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=2999
[fix]-HtmlPane bean not loading in client http://forum.servoy.com/viewtopic.php?t=3487
[fix]-for enabled checkboxes in table view
[fix]-subsumaries not spanning entire page width when multi column printing (labels or reports)

[Harjo]

Great work!

A happy and succesfull new year to everybody!!

[Harry Catharell]

Wow, what a list of enhancements !

This is an exciting release - beta or not - and I am keen to do some work in it - BUT it's going to have to wait until next year !! What a bummer !

See you all next year

Cheers
Harry

[Westy]

The most exciting list of enhancements yet. Can't wait to try it. I just read the "Servoy Module Development Considerations and Best Practices". This seems like a dream come true. Thank you!

[Cain]

Thank you!!

[Stef]

Very Exciting!

Thanks and good luck in 2005!

Stef

[Bert]

Where can I download the latest help files for this version?

[mnorman]

Where can I download the latest help files for this version?

Bert,

We are currently in the process of updating the Servoy documentation to
include all of the changes and enhancements for Servoy 2.2.

Documentation in all of its available formats: Printed books, the online
Servoy Help Navigator, as well as the corresponding downloadable pdf files
should be available by the time that Servoy 2.2 is released.

_______________
Marc Norman
Servoy

[Bert]

Where can I download the latest help files for this version?

Bert,

We are currently in the process of updating the Servoy documentation to
include all of the changes and enhancements for Servoy 2.2.

Hi Marc,
Thank you for your fast response, but I heard some people on the forum talking about the new features the've been reading in the documentation!

What documentation?

[ROCLASI]

Check Jan Blok's original post. The first enhancement mentions a PDF with URL for it.

[mnorman]

Hi Marc,
Thank you for your fast response, but I heard some people on the forum talking about the new features the've been reading in the documentation!

What documentation?

Hi Bert,

The documentation being referred to is the Servoy white paper pdf file on
best practices for developing Servoy solutions that include modules:
http://developer.servoy.com/docs/servoy ... opment.pdf

_____________
Marc Norman
Servoy

[Morley]

Are there demo solutions, such as the CRM, which demonstrate modules and proposed naming conventions in use? The CRM version I have is 1.2 and appears dated.

The automated update for 2.2 beta 1 updated only the Servoy app code. Have seen no URL references to demo solutions.

Kind regards,

[Morley]

Would appreciate a clarification of these two enhancements. Not sure what's being referred to in each.

[enh]-forms.names property for getting all the names of the forms.
[enh]-tableview performance drawing performance: Use empty or one lineborder and make components transparent to get the higher drawing speed.

[Jan Aleman]

Are there demo solutions, such as the CRM, which demonstrate modules and proposed naming conventions in use? The CRM version I have is 1.2 and appears dated.

The automated update for 2.2 beta 1 updated only the Servoy app code. Have seen no URL references to demo solutions.

Kind regards,

The demo solutions have not been updated yet. We are working on them.

[Jan Aleman]

Would appreciate a clarification of these two enhancements. Not sure what's being referred to in each.

[enh]-forms.names property for getting all the names of the forms.
[enh]-tableview performance drawing performance: Use empty or one lineborder and make components transparent to get the higher drawing speed.

forms.names returns an array with all names of forms of the current solution

if in a tableview you use a one line or an empty border AND you make the fields transparant the drawing speed is much higher.