[ANN] 4D Weekly: 4D 2004 Users - It's Time to Upgrade

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August 20, 2009
In this issue:

1. 4D 2004 Sunset
2. 4D Summit Weekly Digest
3. TN Spotlight Videos & 4D With Cream
4. Tech Note Central
5. Tech Tips
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1. Don't Forget 4D 2004 is in it's Sunset Phase

4D v11 SQL is fast, easy and quick to integrate - It is time to upgrade

Consider your move from 4D 2004 to the 4D v11 SQL product line. 4D v11
SQL has proven to be a powerful and robust solution (check out some
success stories - http://www.4d.com/solutions/success.html) that will
allow you take advantage of new operating systems such as Windows 7 and
MAC OS X Snow Leopard.

Upgrading now also ensures that your data will continue to run on the
fastest and most feature-complete 4D software ever. Learn more about 4D
v11 SQL - http://www.4d.com/products/4Dv11SQLr4.html

If short-term restrictions require you to maintain 4D 2004, we suggest
that you purchase additional 4D 2004 licenses now as prices will be
increasing next month.

Contact 4D Sales at sales@... or 1-800-785-3303 to discuss your
business needs and how upgrading to 4D v11 SQL may be your best option.
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2. 4D Summit 2009 Weekly Digest
Session Spotlight: XSLT

XSLT is an open standard programming interface to transform an XML
document to another form of text. The output could be (but is not
limited to) other forms of XML such as SVG or plain text. Through the
use of specific commands, attendees will see a widened perspective on
how to manage XML with 4D v11 SQL.

This session is a sample of the over 100 technical sessions at the 4D
Summit 2009. More session descriptions can be found here -
http://www.4d.com/summit/sessions.html

Don't forget to register

Early-bird registration ends on August 28th. That's also when hotel
prices will increase from the discounted rate of $179 per night.

    * Summit Registration - http://store.4ddepot.com/SMMT
    * Pre-Class - http://www.4d.com/summit/preclass.html
    * Hotel Reservations -
http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=0905127042&key=34546

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3. New Tech Note Spotlight Video and 4D with Cream
Check out our latest Tech Note Spotlight Video and sign up for the next
4D with Cream.

Tech Note Spotlight Video - Quick Report Wizard Part 1

http://vimeo.com/6181453

If you've got a bunch of records sitting in a database, reports
represent one of the most important functions to your users. See how to
implement a custom Quick Report by checking out this tech note,
available at KB 2.0.

An all new 4D with Cream

4D with Cream is a great way for Partners to discuss Tech Notes,
in-depth with other partners. The upcoming 4D with Cream session will
cover the Tech Note Quick Report Wizard Part 1.

http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75840

Date: Friday, August 28, 2009
Time: 10:00AM PST

To learn more about this Tech Note and to join other 4D Partners in
weekly discussions, sign up for the 4D Partner Program. There are many
benefits to becoming a 4D Partner including discounts, Hot Fixes,
participation in Beta Testing and other select "Partner Only" benefits.

http://www.4d.com/support/partner.html

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4. Tech Note Central

This week's topic: Triggers in 4D v11 SQL

http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75869

Triggers are methods attached to a table whose execution depends on
database events; when a record is being created, modified or deleted.
Because of this, they can be used for a variety of reasons like data
control, relational integrity, encrypting and decrypting data and so on.

These actions can be done outside triggers but the developer needs to
take into consideration that records can be created, modified and
deleted not only from 4D forms but also from web connections, ODBC
connections, SQL Pass-through and so on. In cases like these, triggers
can be used to track for any record changes.

This Technical Note describes the trigger mechanism in 4D.

This is only a sample of the many valuable Tech Notes that are available
to 4D Partners in the 4D Knowledgebase. There are many more advantages
to becoming a 4D Partner. Visit 4D Partner Central for more information.

Tech Note Resources

    * Knowledgebase - http://kb.4d.com/
    * 4D Partner Program - http://www.4d.com/support/partner.html
    * Past Tech Notes - http://kb.4d.com/all/technotes
    * Tech Note Spotlight Videos -
http://www.4d.com/support/tnbc_videos.html
    * 4D With Cream - http://www.4d.com/support/tnbc_4dcream.html

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5. Weekly Tech Tips

Here are this weeks Tech Tips:
75875 How to programmatically disable the use of 4D's Log File
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75875>
 
75874 A wrapper for Random with added functionality
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75874>
 
75872 Resetting Sequence Numbers in 4D v11 SQL
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75872>  
 
75812 How to programmatically return 4D's build number
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75812>
 
75873 How to generate a UUID
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75873 >



Weekly "What's Hot" Knowledgebase Asset
Check out the most frequently accessed asset from the Knowledgebase. 4D
Partners have the opportunity to post comments on this topic:

75869 Automatic Synchronization of 4D Software
<http://kb.4d.com/search/assetid=75869>  
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