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Version: 2026

Dynamic site: Persistent session
For a dynamic WEBDEV site, when starting the site (site called from a browser), a session representing the site is loaded in memory on the server...
Testing a dynamic project from the administrator
Running the test from the WEBDEV administrator (WDAdmin) is used to check ...
Managing short URLs automatically
For the standard dynamic sites (with context), the access to the site can be done via a "standard" URL:
DynamicSiteDisplay (Function)
Starts a dynamic WEBDEV website from a static page or from a dynamic WEBDEV page.
Specific page for displaying the site errors
If an error occurs in the dynamic WEBDEV website, a standard error page is displayed by default. This page informs the Web user of the error that occurred in the site.
Testing a dynamic project (session or AWP mode) from WEBDEV
The test of the entire project allows simulating the startup of the site...
The different types of sites
WEBDEV enables you to create static sites and/or dynamic sites...
Site testing: the different types of tests available
WEBDEV includes multiple methods for testing your sites...
Differences according to the test mode of a dynamic project
The test of a dynamic project can be run...
Refreshing the page data
In a dynamic WEBDEV site, the page data is refreshed during a user action...
xmlXAdESSignature (Variable type)
The xmlXAdESSignature type is used to define all the advanced characteristics of a XAdES-compliant signature. This new variable type is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 Update 3....
HTTPSendAsynchronous (Function)
Sends an HTTP request in asynchronous mode: the program continues to run and the response is processed by a specific procedure. This new feature is available as of WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 Update 3....
dDifferenceImage (Function)
Compares two images and returns a grayscale image and a percentage determining the differences between the images. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 3....
<Variable sshSession>DisconnectCommand (Function)
Enables you to stop an SSH session that was active, to allow multiple commands to be sent as a group. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 2....
<Image variable>.Difference (Function)
Compares two images and returns a grayscale image and a percentage determining the differences between the images. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 3....
<ftpConnection variable>.ListFile (Function)
Lists the directories or files in a directory located on an FTP server and returns the number of files and/or directories. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 Update 2....
<Image>Difference (Function)
Compares two images and returns a grayscale image and a percentage determining the differences between the images. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 3....
<picLayer variable>.Difference (Function)
Compares two images and returns a grayscale image and a percentage determining the differences between the images. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 3....
<WDPic variable>.Difference (Function)
Compares two images and returns a grayscale image and a percentage determining the differences between the images. This new function is available from WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 - Update 3....
<Variable httpRequête>SendAsynchronous (Function)
Sends an HTTP request in asynchronous mode: the program continues to run and the response is processed by a specific procedure. This new feature is available as of WINDEV Suite SaaS 2025 Update 3....
SortType (Property)
The SortType property is used to: Find out the sort direction defined for an item or for a component of a composite key. This item was defined in the data model editor or programmatically. Define the sort direction for an item or for a component of a composite key (when describing the item through programming)....
Animating the windows of a WINDEV application
To give your applications an outstanding style and to impress the users when starting your applications, the windows can be animated when they are opened and/or closed......
<Source>.ImportJSON (Function)
Imports a JSON file into a data file in HFSQL Classic format (data file described in the data model editor or declared by HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
Binding a ListView control to an item
Closes an email management session depending on the selected mode (SMTP/POP3, IMAP, MS Exchange or Lotus Notes)....
AAF: File Path edit controls
The edit controls that use the "File name and full path" input mask propose several AAFs (Automatic Application Features): a specific popup menu used to handle the file. a file preview in thumbnail format (for an Image or PDF file path)....
Spare server
A "spare" server is a target server in a unidirectional automatic replication......
Time management help
Time management is extremely important......
HImportJSON (Function)
Imports a JSON file into a data file in HFSQL Classic format (data file described in the data model editor or declared by HDeclare, HDeclareExternal or HDescribeFile).
UploadDelete (Function)
Deletes a file from the list of files to upload: the file will not be uploaded on the server.
<Upload>.Delete (Function)
Deletes a file from the list of files to upload: the file will not be uploaded on the server.
FTPGetFile (Function)
Transfers a file from an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) server to the current computer.
DateSys (Function)
Returns or modifies the system date (current date defined on the current computer).
TestAddIteration (Function)
Adds an iteration into the current test and gives the values of test parameters for this iteration.