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Here is a bit of code I have been playing with:- Background: Version 10.04.03 has deprecated the command scan and it has been superseeded with $scan. The $scan command can be used within an if condition. This may help with the deprecated scan problem.  It may need tweaking for various situations.  It should speed up the clean-up process. Old code:    scan MyVariable.MyEntity, "IceCream"   if ($result!=0) ; did you find it New Code:      if ($scan( MyVariable.MyEntity, "IceCream")!=0) ; did you find it How to convert: copy the code somehow into notepad++.  Best to export the code to xml and open the xml document in notepad++. Do search replace(ctrl-H) and select the radio button regular expression: Find: [^$]scan(.*)\\r\\n(.*)(\\$result)(.*) Replace: \\2\\$scan\\((\\1)\\)\\4) Best to play around with it, but it may be of use.  ------------------------------Osman ShariffFreelance Uniface Consultant - FrancePrivate message me if you need help with a projectEnglish, French, German---

We're attempting to set a timeout on HTTP requests by using the SET_TIMEOUT command. The documentation states that the -12 status means "An internal error occurred", which doesn't really lend any insight to what the issue might be.  What would cause this sort of error that would cause a timeout not to be set correctly, outside of an incorrect time format (which is a -13 status)?  Is there additional logging that I can put in place that would show me more detail or give me an indication of where to look next? Having said that, is there a better way to make sure that a HTTP request doesn't run infinitely or using SET_TIMEOUT the right approach?------------------------------Tim ColvinSmyth Retail Systems Inc.Alliance OH US------------------------------

Hi, does anyone know or have experience with upgrading just the tomcat version in the Uniface installation ? We have the upgrade to Uniface 10.4.03.x  (coming from 10.4.02.43) in the pipeline, but it takes a while from installing  it till getting it  installed  for our Customers. Would it be possible to upgrade just the Tomcat version from Tomcat 9.0.43  to Tomcat 9.0.97 or Tomcat 10.x ? Tnx in advance ! Wim------------------------------Wim van EupenXperthis NVMechelen BE------------------------------

Hello, we use a list as an input parameter (type string) to call a function in Postgre via SSP. While testing I found out that the list has a length limit of 254 characters. If I call the function direct in pgAdmin much longer strings can used as parameter. Is this this a known limitation? Is there a setting to raise this limit? TiA! Kind regards Reinhard Lechner UnifAce developer CAL Consult GmbHNuremberg, Germany------------------------------Reinhard LechnerCAL Consult GmbhNürnberg DE------------------------------

Hello Uniface Community ! Has anyone ever worked on an interface between Uniface and graphical visualisations in powerBI?What would be the most 'integrated' technique for displaying user-selected data on Uniface screens in PowerBi graphics?thank you for your help ! Daniel ------------------------------Daniel CaberoLead of IT R&D LideaLIDEA FranceMONDONVILLE FR------------------------------

I looked this up in the tutorials, but it only explains how to create an entity in a project.  Since projects are new for us legacy users, how do I create an entity outside of a project?  ( am trying to access the documentation website but right now having issues with my credentials). Thanks!------------------------------Joanne DeTurkSoftware ManagerMirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc.------------------------------

We have certain entities that we use like templates - all the code we need is in the entity. In the past, I could remove unused procs in the entity, once it was painted on the form. I did that in 10.4.2 and ACK - I actually removed it from the ENTITY.  Not what I wanted to do. What is the recommended approach for using entites that have code that you may wish to override?------------------------------Joanne DeTurkSoftware ManagerMirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc.------------------------------

Hi, I'm still pretty new in Uniface coding and I don't reach to solve a problem that is maybe really simple. I have an editboxlong field defined in several forms, sometimes in grids, sometimes not. For one of these grids which is a search form, I need to change the behaviour of the field so that once a have type a value in it and pressed the enter button, I start a trigger instead of going on a new line.I thought I could do it with $properties("fieldname") =  "multiline=false" in the a sub_entry in the exec operation of the form but unfortunately, the behaviour remains the same : the cursor goes on a new line instead of having the search launched. Of ourse, I could go in the property window of the field in the form and uncheck the checkbox of the multiline property. But actually, I'm looking for a standard solution for all search forms that is applied in the coding. Does anybody has an idea of why the behaviour doesn't change and what I could do to et the expected result? Thanks in ad

Hi there, Using my account on portal my.rocketsoftware.com I cannot see into download section latest version of Uniface Community, just some other software.  Could it be fixed? or Is there an alternative way to download it? Regards,Gianni------------------------------Gianni Sandigliano IT------------------------------

Is it possible to use a database connector string in a Uniface assignment file that utilizes SSPI and thereby eliminate the need for credentials in the assignment file? I am aware that I can use question marks in the connector string which will then prompt for credentials or that I can use pathscrambler to obfuscate credentials, however I am specifically looking for the ability to use the credentials of the logged in user without having to prompt for them or to embed the credentials (albeit obfuscated) of a single user in the assignment file. An example connection string from someone who has done this successfully would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!------------------------------Harjit BatraDeveloperRocket Forum Shared AccountTwinsburg OH US------------------------------

Does anyone have any experience transitioning from Vmsphere to HyperV for hosting the server processes of UNiface?  One of our customers is trying to change to new servers from windows servers on Vmsphere to ones running on HyperV.  Tests indicate the processes are slower to start/run on the HyperV and they are suggesting this is something Uniface/we should 'fix', but I wouldn't know where to start.  Regards,  Iain------------------------------Iain SharpHead of Technical ServicesPci Systems LtdSheffield GB------------------------------

Hi, this week we migrated to Uniface 10.4.02.052. When I press the F1 key in the IDE then the CHM-File opens. IDE.asn has the correct entry: [LOGICALS] DOCUMENTATION_LOCATION = https://docs.rocketsoftware.com [SETTINGS]$trc_start uhttp.log $trc_levels 9U When I take the URL from uhttp.log METHOD=HEAD, URL=https://docs.rocketsoftware.com/csh?context=10385^&pubname=uniface_104 I will get no results: When I remove the "^" after the context number (in this case 10385)  the context is shown as expected. Is this a BUG or am I the only one with this problem? Kind regards Norbert------------------------------Norbert LauterbachInfraserv Gmbh & Co. Höchst KgFrankfurt DE------------------------------

It appears that to access the resources at "learn.rocketsoftware.com" the only options available are for Rocket Software Customers, Partners or Employees. As a result people who have just downloaded the Community Edition (where the same restrictions do not apply) have no way to actually learn how to use the product effectively. Is this an oversight or is it an intentional policy? It is also odd that you have to log in once for the community site and a second time for the learn site!------------------------------Harjit BatraDeveloperRocket Forum Shared AccountTwinsburg OH US------------------------------

Hello, Good to see we finally got something to protect our application and data access against tampering. Still I have a question: would encrypting a path prevent the IDE or the URM from accessing it? Thanks, David------------------------------Leveque DavidSoftware ArchitectCgm Lab International GmbhBarchon BE------------------------------

So, we are trying to get on 10.4.3 so we can play with the new toys we saw in Amsterdam. Installed it, imported an XML of out code and compiled everything. Wham! An output file with thousands of "Warning....deprecated...". I've altered our output file filter program to remove these warnings from the final output we see, so it's okay for the moment, but I'd obviously like to deal with the underlying issue(s) before the warnings become errors. So, does anyone have any technique which could help here? A source scanner with intelligent replace? Some trick to help with amending an export file? I'm particularly worried about the ones like scan and length where the old code uses $result further down, and the new code needs to populate a variable or use the function inside the if/while statements. Not holding out a lot of hope, but this is going to be a big nasty job without something. Regards, Iain------------------------------Iain SharpHead of Technical ServicesPci Systems LtdSheffield GB---

I created a new form, compiled it, compiled all the signatures and when I try to run it in my application I get a -50.  In the past (9.7.x) I would have done a /URR.  What do I need to do in 10.4.2 to get a new form's signature recognized? Thanks!------------------------------Joanne DeTurkSoftware ManagerMirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc.------------------------------

Patch 10.4.02-057 Downloads Product availability Matrix (PAM) Downloads of this patch are available from the Rocket Customer Support Portal. Further explanation can be found here.

Hi Freaks In UnifAce 10 we did define  out resource output like this: [RESOURCES] \\\\server\\path\\resources_output So all components are stored under \\\\server\\path\\resources_output\\frm In UnifAce 9 we did this [FILES]tst_*.frm    \\\\server\\path\\internal\\frm\\tst_*.frmint_*.frm    \\\\server\\path\\internal\\frm\\int_*.frm...*.frm    \\\\server\\path\\customer\\frm\\tst_*.frm So internal components stored in \\\\server\\path\\internal\\frm\\tst_*.frm and all components that we will deliver in: \\\\server\\path\\prod\\customer\\tst_*.frm Is such "switch" also possible in UF 10? Ingo------------------------------Ingo StillerAareon Deutschland GmbH------------------------------

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has a good method of converting the line endings in a file read in with fileload from a Unix directory (LFs) to Windows line endings (CRLF), so that when the contents of the file are sent back to the client web browser for the user to download into their Windows downloads folder, the line endings are correct for Windows. I've been looking at $encode and characters sets to see if there was anything specifically for this purpose but haven't found anything so far. In the absence of that, I guess $replace will do the job, providing I can specify those characters. There seems to be an undocumented $tometa function which may do the job but if anyone knows anything that is documented, that would seem to be a safer option. Many thanks, Rupert Killik ------------------------------Rupert KillikSenior Software EngineerRocket Forum Shared Account------------------------------

Hi Freaks When I was "playing around" with our application, I found a strange error. Or it is feature? In our old environment (UnifAce 9) we tried to use the "decrypt trigger"*) in some fields. After we have done this, we comment out the content of this trigger, as it was of no use to us.All looks okay and the date-field was formted in the expected way  Now I run this component in UF10 and what happend: The field is not formated, the end user sees the raw data.I checked and found nothing special. Then I saw the trigger "formatFromDbms" with a simple comment as content. Just out of curiosity I removed the whole trigger and voila, the field was formatted.Oops, whats going wrong here?Fires an empty**) trigger not longer the default behavior?From the documentation:"If formatFromDbms trigger contains ProcScript, it is activated for each field of an occurrence:"Does anyone else have a similar problem or is this really a new, undocumented feature?Ingo   *) We are talking about the decryption

Please find the blog post announcing the Uniface 10.4.03 release, originally posted on October 9, 2024 on Rocketsoftware.com: Enhancing Developer Efficiency with Uniface 10.4.03: A Modern UX for Your Applications Rocket Software’s Uniface 10.4.03 equips developers, solution providers, and architects with the crucial ability to deliver modern, accessible, and high-quality user experiences quickly. Uniface UX and UX Interface, part of Uniface 10.4.03, upgrades the user experience by allowing the creation of consistent, visually compelling, and WCAG-accessible web applications. And enjoying this expansion of features without the need to write code frees you to focus on what matters most, building modern applications end-to-end. It’s more than an update, it’s a leap toward building accessible, user-friendly, and visually engaging applications. Uniface UX: Out-of-the-box widgets for faster development The Uniface 10.4.03 release comes with the new Uniface UX design system. Its pre-built wid

Strengthening Data Security: Certifying Uniface Applications for Robust Tamper Detection Author: Anastasios Chatziioannou, Sr. Software Engineer, achatziioannou@rocketsoftware.com  _____________  You’ve completed development and are ready to deploy your Uniface application. But how can you ensure it remains secure and untampered with? With our new security feature, you can now protect your resources against unauthorized modifications, safeguarding both your data and the integrity of your application. Your Uniface client or server will confirm whether the loaded resources are authentic. This ensures that your resources cannot be tampered with!  New Uniface features  We’ve introduced several enhancements to make certifying your Uniface application easier than ever. Now, with the updated pathscrambler, you can use the new "-encrypt" option alongside the "ENCRYPTED_PATHS" ASN section. You’ll also find a handy new utility, cert.exe, included in your Uniface installation on Windows. Th

by Hong He With the release of Uniface 10.4.03, the bundled version of Apache Tomcat has been upgraded to Tomcat 10.1.26. This update brings important changes that may affect your web server configuration. Here’s what you need to know: Upgrade to Tomcat 10.1.26: Java 11 or Higher Required: Tomcat 10.1.26 requires Java 11 or later. If you're currently using an older version like Java 8 (used with Tomcat 9), you'll need to upgrade to at least Java 11. Uniface 10.4.03 includes OpenJDK 17, which is fully compatible. Servlet Specification Upgrade: Supported Servlet specification is now 6.0. We upgraded from Servlet 3.0 to Servlet 6.0 to leverage enhanced features and improved performance. Servlet 6.0 offers better support for HTTP/2, asynchronous processing, and security enhancements. This upgrade ensures applications are more scalable and secure. This upgrade also includes package name update from javax.servlet to jakarta.servlet. WRD & SRD Upgrades: The Uniface servlets Web Request

As Gianni said: A small hiccupLets have the following code (in UF 0.4) And the result of the UnifAce jury is: As you can see, the green CASEs are alligned with SELECTCASE, where the red ones are are indented by two spaces.I haven't checked the PCode to see if there is a difference there or if it's just the display going crazy :-) Ingo------------------------------Ingo StillerAareon Deutschland GmbH------------------------------

by Rishi Kanhaisingh With cyber threats becoming more advanced, making sure software is secure and trustworthy is more important than ever. Code signing helps by acting like a digital stamp of approval. For end-users, it means they can feel confident that the software they download is safe and hasn’t been tampered with. IT professionals also rely on it to protect their systems making sure updates and installations are secure and approved. Without code signing, the danger of installing harmful software increases, which can lead to data breaches, system problems and financial losses.  Starting from Rocket Uniface 10.4.03-000, distributions (edist and patch) for all supported platforms will be securely code signed by Rocket Software using GaraSign.  This blog will guide you through the process of verifying signed distributions.   What is code signing?  Code signing is a process used to digitally sign applications, drivers, executables, and software programs to verify its auth