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Uniface 10.4 documentation library updates

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 2 days ago
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Uniface 10.4 documentation library updates Created by Kevin Kuhns , last modified on Jan 26, 2023 The Rocket Uniface 10.4 documentation library has moved from its previous location to a new home in the Rocket Product Documentation portal. This transition is part of the larger Rocket product modernization effort to align all product documentation in one portal. We are looking forward to your feedback on your experience with the one Rocket documentation portal . We are committed to resolving any issues and working on continuous improvement as you are reading this. The Uniface 10.3 library will remain in its current location ...
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Rocket Uniface upgrades secure TLS connections to a minimum of TLS v1.2

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 30 days ago
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Rocket Uniface upgrades secure TLS connections to a minimum of TLS v1.2 Rocket Uniface has made the conscious decision of upgrading the internal network security, all TLS connections between server and client are upgraded to use TLS v1.2 only. This is considered the industry standard. Uniface always attempted to use TLS v1.2 and, if unavailable, fall back to older versions. Older versions of TLS, v1.0 and v1.1, are now considered unsafe, and are being gradually deprecated and removed from commercial software. We have chosen to deprecate this functionality in Uniface, starting from 10.4.02.012. If necessary you can still utilize these old protocols. ...
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Rocket Uniface upgrades secure TLS connections to a minimum of TLS v1.2

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 30 days ago
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Rocket Uniface upgrades secure TLS connections to a minimum of TLS v1.2 Rocket Uniface has made the conscious decision of upgrading the internal network security, all TLS connections between server and client are upgraded to use TLS v1.2 only. This is considered the industry standard. Uniface always attempted to use TLS v1.2 and, if unavailable, fall back to older versions. Older versions of TLS, v1.0 and v1.1, are now considered unsafe, and are being gradually deprecated and removed from commercial software. We have chosen to deprecate this functionality in Uniface, starting from 10.4.02.012. If necessary you can still utilize these old protocols. ...
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Start improving code quality of existing applications now

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 10-10-2022
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Start improving code quality of existing applications now Exception handling With the introduction of exception handling in Uniface service pack 10.4.02, writing robust and maintainable code has become a lot easier. Exceptions are the same as $procerror ; both are caused by a Uniface runtime error. However, what happens after the runtime error occurs differs greatly between classic error handling and exception handling, and has a big impact on the robustness of your code. In the classic situation, the runtime error sets $procerror after which code execution continues. It is the responsibility of the developer to inspect $procerror after ...
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Uniface version 10.4.02 and higher will be built with VS2022

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 05-30-2022
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Uniface version 10.4.02 and higher will be built with VS2022 Overview With the release of Uniface 10.4.02, Uniface is now built with the latest Microsoft Visual Studio compiler (2022). This means that Uniface products can support new technologies available in the market. For instance, Uniface can use the latest version of C++ to produce more secure and better-performing code. It is now also possible to upgrade third-party libraries with the latest technologies. This is planned for CEF, XERCES, ICU, and Scintilla. Upgrades of user 3GL can also benefit for the same reasons. Tests in the Uniface lab with VS2022 show better performance. Differences found ...
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Uniface support for Windows 11

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 02-15-2022
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Uniface Support for Windows 11 With the release of Windows 11, Microsoft has updated the styling of the user interface, and this has consequences for the look and feel of your Uniface applications. With each major Windows release, we update Rocket® Uniface to ensure that Uniface applications follow the new look and feel, and this release is no different. Most of the issues you may run into are related to widget frames and borders. In this blog we will explain the Windows 11 issues we encountered, and what you need to do to address them. For those of you in a hurry, we’ll start with what you need to do. What do I need to do to run my Uniface application ...
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An Easier Way to Install Patches

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 01-27-2022
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An Easier Way to Install Patches By Jonke Korzelius With the release of Uniface versions 10.3.03 and 10.4.01, we have introduced a new installation and patching mechanism. In the past, we provided each patch update as an overlay—a zip file that you unzipped and copied over your existing installation. We now provide a self-executing electronic distribution ( edist ) of the latest version. Community Edition users might have already noticed this feature with their patch updates. Now we're making it standard for Enterprise Edition users as well. Note: This feature is only available for Windows platforms. How does it work? Using the provided ...
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An Introduction to Sentinel for Uniface License Management

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 10-05-2021
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Uniface is replacing DLM with Sentinel as its licensing tool as of 10.3.03 and 10.4. Sentinel provides more functionality than DLM and will help to reduce license administration and manual overhead for both you, our customers, and for us. So how does it work? And what are the main differences between Sentinel and DLM? At the heart of Sentinel is the Entitlement Management System (EMS), a central cloud service that maintains the licenses for all Uniface customers and users. It provides a self-service portal that you can use to obtain and extend licenses using your Entitlement ID that you initially receive from Uniface License Management. After that, you ...
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Introduction to the Sentinel RMS License Manager

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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Uniface is moving from DLM to Sentinel by Thales for its license management. Since the initial release, users of the Community Edition have been using Sentinel, and starting from 10.4 and 10.3.03 it will also be the default for the Enterprise Edition. In this blog, we will have a look at the Sentinel RMS (Rights Management System) License Manager, which is the counterpart of the DLM License Server. Currently, Uniface Enterprise customers use DLM for license management, and many of you are using the DLM Server (or even multiple servers) to host your application license features. The Sentinel RMS License Manager is the Sentinel equivalent of the DLM Server and ...
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Uniface 10 trigger behaviour

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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In patch 10.3.02.057, we made some changes to how the Uniface compiler handles component variations that overlay modelled triggers. We have learned that our earlier change to the inheritance model has been complicating customer migrations too much and it has made us rethink our solution. In essence, we have revived the Uniface 9 trigger behaviour, enabling default trigger behaviour for all triggers that have default behaviour. For customers migrating from Uniface 9 to Uniface 10, this will make the migration smoother. For those of you who have already migrated to Uniface 10, this may result in some different behaviour. Here, we'll explain how Uniface 10 deals ...
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Best practices: Uniface applications handling resources.

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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With this blog, we'd like to brush up on your knowledge about resources, a.k.a. runtime objects. Also, as we recently included some improvements in Uniface 10.3.02 patches 61 and 62, this is a great time to recap about how to get the best out of standardized deployment. Pay special attention to the ability to specify a plain network path in your assignment file, which is explained below. This blog pertains to Uniface 10. and partly also to Uniface 9 using standardized deployment. Resources With the Uniface 10 IDE, the user defines development objects such as components, entities, application shells, global objects, and so on. The IDE compiles them into ...
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An Easier Way to Configure a More Secure Application with TLS

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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We know how important secure communication is for your Uniface application, which is why Uniface supports the use of the TLS protocol. Rather than making Uniface TLS-configured straight out of the box, we wanted to ensure you maintain the flexibility to decide which communication channels you wish to secure. That's why we have taken some steps to make it simpler for you to configure TLS. What is TLS? The Uniface Transport Layer Security (TLS) connector enables you to use certificate-based public-private key pairs to encrypt communication between communication peers. For example, between Uniface servers, clients, databases, and external services, such as email ...
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Everything You Need To Know About Rocket® Uniface 10.4.01 in One Place

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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Rocket® Uniface 10.4.01 is just around the corner, and that means some changes for both Enterprise Edition and Community Edition users. To guide you through the transition to the latest and greatest version of Uniface, we have put all the critical information on one handy page, which you can visit . What to look for if you're an Enterprise Edition User? Rocket® Uniface version 10.4.01 has three big changes for Enterprise Edition users: Sentinel is replacing the Uniface DLM licensing system. The Repository table definitions have changed. You can choose to have 32-bit and 64-bit development and deployment environments. To guide you through these changes, ...
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Sentinel EMS Portal for Self-Service Licensing

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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With the release of 10.303 and 10.4.01, Rocket® Uniface Enterprise Edition is moving from DLM to Sentinel for license management. One of the benefits that comes with this change is the ability to view and manage aspects of your licensing yourself using the Sentinel EMS Portal, without needing to contact License Management. When you register with Uniface to use a Sentinel license, you are given an Entitlement ID. This represents the licensing features you are entitled to and also gives you access to the EMS Portal. Simply go to the Sentinel EMS Portal , and log in with your Entitlement ID. On the portal, you can: Activate and download on-premises ...
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Go for Performance with 64-bit Development and Deployment

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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Enterprise Edition users can now choose between 32-bit and 64-bit environments for both your application development and deployment, as of Rocket® Uniface 10.3.03 and 10.4.01. While we already supported a 64-bit runtime to deploy your application, you can now also use the 64-bit IDE to develop your application in a 64-bit environment! Benefits of deploying a 64-bit application Better performance because the application matches the hardware architecture More responsive because hardware resources are optimally utilized All current processors are optimized for 64-bit instructions. What do you need to consider? Let’s step back a bit. When you develop a Uniface ...
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Going Offline? Use a Commuter License

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 09-13-2021
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You may find yourself having to work offline while using your Rocket® Uniface IDE, application, or other licensed Rocket® Uniface products or features. If you are using a Network license, you require a network connection to the RMS License Manager to do so. If you cannot connect to the RMS License Manager, for example, if you're traveling or working from home, you can check out a commuter license and continue working as normal. What is Commuting? Commuting is similar to borrowing under DLM. A Sentinel commuter license allows you to temporarily use a license on a machine or application that is not connected to the network. This is used for network licenses ...
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3 Ways Modernizing IBM® i Can Help You Stay Ahead

By Jeff Oldham posted 06-11-2021
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There's a prevailing misconception that “legacy” systems and applications are outdated in today’s business environment—including IBM ® i. The result? The platform and its applications often end up in a CIO’s crosshairs in a push for greater IT efficiency or competitive superiority. As surprising at it may sound, I've found many CIOs and senior technologists don’t realize that IBM i is a vibrant platform and, despite popular belief, continues to have significant market and competitive strength, having evolved to work with the latest technologies including cloud computing and open-source tools. Here are three ways modernizing IBM i applications help you meet ...
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Updates planned for the Uniface 10.4 repository

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 06-01-2021
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Created by Jonke Korzelius, April 26, 2021 In the upcoming new release of Uniface 10.4.01, we are making a technical upgrade to our IDE repository to prepare for future enhancements. In an Plan your repository migration to Uniface 10.4 , we explained that you have to plan for a migration. In this blog, we take a deeper dive into the changes we are making and how they will affect you. A new minor version for Uniface allows us to make changes in the fixed length sections of the repositories' entities. Although we can make changes in the variable length sections of repository entities in a patch release, changes to the fixed length sections can only be made ...
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Plan your repository migration to Uniface 10.4

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 06-01-2021
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Created by Jonke Korzelius , June 1, 2021 A minor version update for Uniface, what does that mean for you? There is an upcoming new release of Uniface 10.4.01. In this blog we will look at what this means for migrating your Development Environment's (IDE) Repository. Upgrading to a minor version gives the Uniface Lab the opportunity to change the physical table definitions. We changed some fixed-length fields of the Repository's entity definitions to support future enhancements to the IDE. To take advantage of these future IDE enhancements, you have to recreate your database table definitions. To do so, just export your existing Repository data and then ...
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Uniface 10.4 enhances the Uniface Router Monitor for TLS

By Jan Cees Boogaard posted 04-08-2021
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Created by Frank Doodeman , Apr 06, 2021 The Uniface Router Monitor is a small but practical Uniface Windows application that you can use to fine-tune parts of your running application. It can monitor the Uniface Router to which it is connected and the Uniface Servers that are using that Uniface Router, as well as the clients that are using those servers. Moreover, it can dynamically change Uniface Router parameters, reload the Uniface Router's assignment file, start and stop Uniface Servers, and stop the Uniface Router. All of this can come in very handy, for example when your application is experiencing problems in the area of response times. This ...
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