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Application patch
Once an application was installed, the application library had to be reinstalled whenever a modification was performed (WDL file)...
Application installation: single-user or network?
WINDEV proposes several types of setup for a WINDEV application...
What is an application?
An application is a set of objects (windows, controls, ...
Operating mode of HFSQL application
An HFSQL application can operate in network mode or in Client/Server mode...
Activating an application or a site
When distributing an application or a site, you may want to offer both a full version and a limited version...
.NET application
To create a.NET application from a project...
Changing an application to 64-bit
WINDEV allows you to develop 64-bit applications...
Deploying an application that uses an external component
An application that uses one or more external components is deployed in the same way as a standard application...
Performance profiler
The performance profiler is a tool for checking and optimizing the execution time of your application...
geoRunApp (Function)
Starts the device's native maps application to display:
  • a specific geographical location,
  • a route between two locations.
AppDetectUPDAvailable (Function)
Disables or customizes the automatic check for available updates.
RETURN statement
The RETURN statement is used to exit the current event, process or procedure and return a result...
ListDLL (Function)
Returns:
  • runtime List of libraries (".DLL" files) used by the current WINDEV application, WINDEV Mobile or WEBDEV site. Only the libraries loaded in memory are listed.
  • in test mode: all libraries installed on the current workstation.
Developing applications for Android
WINDEV Mobile allows you to develop applications for the Android operating system...
REP files
REP files contain the list of data files handled by the application.
Creating a WEBDEV project
A project is a logical set of elements and processes whose purpose is to accomplish a given objective...
Same source code for 32 and 64-bit applications
The 64-bit operating systems are starting to appear on the PCs and on the servers...
Creating a WINDEV Mobile project
A project is a logical set of elements and processes whose purpose is to accomplish a given objective...
Creating a WINDEV project
A project is a logical set of elements and processes whose purpose is to accomplish a given objective...
EmailRunApp (Function)
Starts the native email application on the current computer:
  • Computer running Windows,
  • Mobile device (Android, iPhone, iPad).
Local network (LAN) setup
Deploying a setup on a local area network (LAN) involves installing and updating a WINDEV application via a reference server,.
Setup by HTTP (Network setup via IP)
The network setup via HTTP consists in installing and updating a WINDEV application via an HTTP server (Live update)...
SMSRunApp (Function)
Starts the native application for sending SMSs found on the device (Android or iPhone/iPad).
JITc
The principle of JITc technology (Just In Time Compilation) is straightforward...
Setup in MSI format
You can create MSI installers...
Generating and deploying 64-bit applications
WINDEV allows you to automatically generate and install a 64-bit application.
How to create a patch?
Custom tooltips
Tooltips are very useful for application users...
MSIX installation packages
Keyboard shortcuts
The main keyboard shortcuts in the editors are as follows...
Creating and deploying the installation program: How do you do it?
Creating the setup program allows you to deploy a WINDEV application on the end-user computers...
SemaphoreDestroy (Function)
Explicitly destroys a semaphore.
dbgStartRecording (Function)
Starts recording a test scenario (also called reproduction scenario).
AppointmentListCalendar (Function)
Lists the calendars available on the mobile device (Android/iOS)....
BrightnessAuto (Function)
Returns or modifies the activation status of the automatic adjustment of the brightness...
ContactList (Function)
Lists the device contacts corresponding to the specified criteria.
LoadDLL (Function)
Loads the specified library (DLL) in memory.
QuickActionPin (Function)
Generates a request to pin a quick action.
1. HFSQL Client/Server: Implementation
WINDEV Tutorial: Using an HFSQL Client/Server database Lesson 1 - HFSQL Client/Server:...
fbSession (Type of variable)
The fbSession type is used to describe a connection to the Facebook service and to manage...
INIRead (Function)
Reads the content of an INI file (or the content of a file structured like .INI files).
BTListDevice (Function)
Returns the list of accessible Bluetooth devices.
OpenDocument (Function)
Opens a document in a new (modeless) window using the appropriate WINDEV editor (word processor,...
OpenIDParameters (Type of variable)
The OpenIDParameters type is used to define all the advanced features of an authentication...
ReplicInitialize (Function)
Initializes or reinitializes a replication defined by the replication editor (ReplicEdit).
dLine (Function)
Draws a line: in an Image control, in an Image variable, in a WDPic variable...
Creating an executable: WINDEV framework
Each WINDEV function is associated with a WINDEV DLL......
Max (Function)
Returns the greatest value passed as parameter.
SocketWaitForConnection (Function)
Run on the server, this function is used to wait for a connection request coming from the client...
SysReleaseDC (Function)
Frees the current DC (Device Context) retrieved by SysGetDC.
Sending elements to Free Technical Support
HOnServerCall (Function)
Customizes the management of message display on the client computer and the management...
BankHolidayDeleteAll (Function)
Clears the list of all public holidays.
CurrentYear (Function)
Returns the current year in integer format.
ActionPlanExecute (Function)
Runs an instance of the action plan in the software factory.
CalendarSelect (Function)
Returns the date selected in a Calendar control.