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Q&A Forum Tip: Including Source Code in Your Question
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  1. Last updated 4 years ago
  2.  Manuel Rivera replied 3 weeks ago
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A recent post included some PowerScript code, and I thought I would pass along a tip for pasting code snippets that produces a slightly more readable result than simply pasting code into the website's text editor. The toolbar contains a button to as...
John Fauss John Fauss
  1. PowerBuilder
Please Update Your Queries With The Solution
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  1. Last updated 4 years ago
  2.  Olan Knight replied 4 years ago
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Saw this and thought it was perfect. Note the angry mob in the background on panel 4.   :)
Olan Knight Olan Knight
  1. PowerBuilder
Is there a size limit for printing a RichEdit Datawindow to PDF
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  2. Misc
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  mike S replied 2 years ago
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I am attempting to print the contents of a RichEdit Datawindow to a PDF file. There are about 5400 rows (and thus pages in the PDF) worth of data. When I command the print to start, a useful dialog pops up showing how far along it is: "Preparing x of...
Troy Cowan Troy Cowan
  1. PowerBuilder
Datawindow syntax serializer / deserializer
  1. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Chris Pollach @Appeon replied 2 years ago
3 replies
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Hi Is there a library which allows working with Datawindow syntax directly in more pleasant way than just concatenating strings? I'm wondering develop Currently DW Syntax JSON serializer / deserializer but first I'm looking for already done and test...
Tomas Beran Tomas Beran
  1. PowerBuilder
Code signing certificate on PB compilation
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Jordi Ferrer replied 2 years ago
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It has been more than a year since we distributed our signed powerclient application in PB2019 with a code certificate in PFX format using the the SignTool that already includes PB compilation menu. Since June 1, 2023, the regulations regarding thes...
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  2.  PowerBuilder Compiler
Jordi Ferrer Jordi Ferrer
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Register a DLL or Import DLL
  1. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Miguel Leeuwe replied 2 years ago
3 replies
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Hi I have been using an Oleobject to use a C# DLL that signs XMLs required in Latin America, for invoicing.  In the specific case using XADES-EPES. The PB code looks like: li_rc = loo.ConnectToNewObject("CFeldan_FE.ClassMain").  With the try catch,...
  1.  .NET Assembly
  2.  DLL
  3.  PB Classic
  4.  C# Class Importer
Alfredo Santibanez Alfredo Santibanez
  1. PowerBuilder
Unsupported features in power server 2021
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  2. Advice
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Armeen Mazda @Appeon replied 2 years ago
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Hi, Recently we migrated our application into Powerserver 2021 version. While migrating we faced some below Unsupported Powerserver features in PFC libraries sqlreturndata previewinsert previewdelete previewupdate when i searched help docs ...
Vignesh Ramkumar Vignesh Ramkumar
  1. PowerServer
PowerBuilder 2019R3 Build of application crashes on Microsoft RDS but PB12.5 Build runs fine
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  1. Last updated 3 years ago
  2.  Armeen Mazda @Appeon replied 2 years ago
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Our large PB windows application is still developed in PB 12.5 but we are now compiling and releasing it with PB 2019 R3 as well.  The PB 2019 R3 Build often (but not always) crashes when deployed under Microsoft RDS.  We have experienced this at 2 c...
Dan Harrel Dan Harrel
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CloudApp update problem after server move
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  David Sowray replied 2 years ago
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We use the CloudAppPublisher (PB2022 Build 1878) to distribute 3 applications internally.To date, the webserver has resided on a Windows 2012 R2 box and has been rock solid reliable. Unfortunately with the imminent demise of support for the OS, I've ...
David Sowray David Sowray
  1. PowerBuilder
Powerclient Server Migration
  1. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Francisco Martinez @Appeon replied 2 years ago
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Hi all,   We are currently on PB 2022 R2 Build 2819. We currently have our powerclient on an old server and we need to decommission that server. Is there a way for our current users of Powerclient to have their cloud application point to the new se...
  1.  PowerBuilder
  2.  PowerClient
Kevin Thai Kevin Thai
  1. PowerBuilder
How to connect web api AirTable
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  2. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Mario Francisco Celleri replied 2 years ago
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Hi guys.   I'm very very new in web services, web API's, etc. We need to connect to AirTable workflow plattform. This have an API, with token; but I'm no idea how to do with Power Builder and how it works. There is a link with the AirTable API re...
Mario Francisco Celleri Mario Francisco Celleri
  1. PowerBuilder
PB 32bit app crashing in IDE 2022
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Francisco Martinez @Appeon replied 2 years ago
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Good Morning, PB app crashing while testing/debug 32bit app using PB IDE 2022, and Runtime: Version 2022 Build 1900 Thanks,
Aurangzeb Qaimkhani Aurangzeb Qaimkhani
  1. PowerBuilder
Create a datawindow in code from existing datawindow object
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  kevin kevin rowe replied 2 years ago
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In my one of my libraries I have a datawindow dw_example. This datawindow is in use in other places and definitely works. I have a function that requires a datawindow as a parameter, because it is generally called from a report window. In this ins...
  1.  DataWindow
  2.  PowerBuilder (Appeon)
  3.  Source Code
kevin kevin rowe kevin kevin rowe
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Tabbed View causes IDE crash
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Chris Pollach @Appeon replied 2 years ago
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Hi everyone! I just tried the new feature of tabbed view and activated it in my frame window. It's woukd be a nice feature and useful for my application.   My frame window first opens a fixed screen which is a not a mdi sheet, it's a child window....
  1.  IDE
  2.  TabbedView
Stephan Schröpel Stephan Schröpel
  1. PowerBuilder
Name of property in Properties Window as PascalCase
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  2. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Chris Pollach @Appeon replied 2 years ago
2 replies
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Hi,   How I can set or change LowerCase label of my custom user object control to PascalCase ? I've typed the variable name in PascalCase, but on the properties window, it's written in LowerCase.      Regards, Pawel
Paweł Kasperek Paweł Kasperek
  1. PowerBuilder
Ribbonbar use "ENTER" or more than one shrotcut
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Miguel Leeuwe replied 2 years ago
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Hi,   I've got a question about the "Enter" shortcut on Ribbonbar.  Normally, for the filter, we can use "F5" button as a shortcut, but my client would use "Enter" key. Is it possible or does there exist any workaround to replace "F5" or add an add...
Paweł Kasperek Paweł Kasperek
  1. PowerBuilder
Outlook styled calendar object
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  2. Advice
  1. Last updated 4 years ago
  2.  William Beale replied 2 years ago
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I’m seeking advice on whether anyone can recommend a PB object that emulates MS Outlook’s calendar. I develop a client-server application used by law enforcement where date/time events play an important part.  Such events are now displayed in the ap...
William Beale William Beale
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Multicast DNS
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  John Fauss replied 2 years ago
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i need to use Multicast DNS to get information on network devices within my pb application. anyone have any ideas?  
mike S mike S
  1. PowerBuilder
FindFirstFile W, A returning negative value
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  2. Issue
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Aurangzeb Qaimkhani replied 2 years ago
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I'm new to PB, while debugging is see FindFirstFileW(as_FileSpec, lstr_FindData) returning negative value ?   Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
  1.  64-bit
Aurangzeb Qaimkhani Aurangzeb Qaimkhani
  1. PowerBuilder
Create PBDs with pbautobuild220
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  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Roland Smith replied 2 years ago
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We have just migrated the application to PB 2022, and we are using PBAutoBuild220 to compile the application, the question is, if it is possible to make an only one PBD of the project or if in the future it is foreseen the possibility of making unita...
David Lopez Sanchez David Lopez Sanchez
  1. PowerBuilder
"new C.A.L ready to be downloaded, call the administrator" message
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  2. How-to
  1. Last updated 2 years ago
  2.  Chris Pollach @Appeon replied 2 years ago
1 reply
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Hi people After installing PB2022 R2, by running the CAL or clicking on the icon generated by the CAL. I get a message that I need to update the cloud app laucher. but this one it was created again from the CAL Profile with the latest version 22.1.0...
damian jimenez damian jimenez
  1. PowerServer
OLE Connecting to Libre Office Writer
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  2. How-to
  1. Last updated 4 years ago
  2.  Douglas Ross replied 2 years ago
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Hi All, I have successfully been using this script to connect to MS word  iole_object.ConnectToNewObject("word.application.8")  , but I now need to do similar with LibreOffice writer if I can.  What parameter should I be applying to ConnectToNewO...
  1.  OLE
  2.  Open Source
  3.  PowerBuilder
David Lacey David Lacey
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