New features in EPC 831 version of the Framework

Visual LANSA Framework

New features in EPC 831 version of the Framework

This section outlines new features in  EPC831 version of the Framework:

 

VLF.NET

Any Framework Web Browser application can be compiled as a .NET executable using the  VLF.NET feature. It offers:

  • Enhanced security capabilities  
  • Faster client side application execution
  • Visually enhanced and functionally better GUI capabilities
  • Near zero deployment by using .NET’s integrated web browser deployment technology
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    User Experience Enhancements

    Visual Themes

    Server connection recovery

    Quick Find Box on the tool bar

     

     

     

     

    Developer Interface Enhancements

    Developer's Workbench

    Improved filter and command handler snap-in facility

    Improved Images palette 

    Execute the Framework in Prototype Mode Only

    Easy access to latest Demonstration System

    Keep old XML Framework versions organized

     

    Instance List Improvements

    Show or hide Instance list tool bar buttons

    Programmatic instance list sorting

    Filters can override instance list column headings

    Enable/disable peer objects in instance lists

     

    New Functionality

    Programmatically shrinking and expanding panes in Windows

    General Purpose Document Manager

    Control when an object can be opened in a new window

    Optionally show current business object in window title

    Set session values before connection

    Test the Activated state of filters and command handlers

    Specify your Framework version number

     

     

    Web Enhancements

    Trace can be disabled for Framework Web applications 

    Visual Ids on Web can be hidden

    The tabbing order of buttons can be controlled

    Improved Focused Input Style

    VLF.WEB logon improvements

    Improved start up times for DBCS Web applications

    Control Web Framework start-up dimensions

    Improved XP and Vista fields and buttons in web browser applications

    New Limits

    Maximum Number of Application Views increased to 100

    Maximum Web Password Length is now 32

    Selection Block Size set to 500 by default