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dbFront 1.4.0 dbFront 1.4.0 is the new feature release, boasting 37 new features. The blog post published in the middle of November focused on the layout changes in 1.4.0, three days later, we wrapped up the release. dbFront 1.3.2 was never made a feature release, so the features from 1.3.2 are included in this feature release. Features Three of [...]

Holiday wishes, from the team at dbFront It's winter here in Canada, and we get to celebrate a white Christmas, while some around our beautiful globe celebrate a green or even a brown Christmas. As we approach the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, we want to thank our loyal customers and those who joined us in 2024 for all your encouraging [...]

In version 1.4.0 dbFront has added new layout functionality.... You can now rearrange the table grid, advanced search, and search buttons, create groups for buttons, change the placement of the buttons, and change the way the 'Advanced Search' is shown. Rearrange Grid Items To reposition the items click on the gear icon beside the form, then click [...]

dbFront 1.3.1 dbFront 1.3.1 is now marked as stable and all new feature development is happening in the latest 1.4 release of dbFront. The 1.3.1 release of dbFront offers 12 new features and 2 System Updates as compared to the 1.2.6 release of dbFront. Features: CrystalReports: Added output types: Html, Txt, Xml, Xlsx CrystalReports: Inline images [...]

As I support dbFront, often using Zoom, I have the privilege of seeing some of the cool systems that users have built using dbFront. Sometimes a support session turns into a mini-demo before we get down to fixing the issue at hand. I have often thought that it would be great if various dbFront users could learn directly from each other but I have [...]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you... The snow is deep here in Canada as we bid farewell to 2023. As we start the New Year we extend our deepest gratitude to you our clients. Not only have you continued to fund dbFront's growth but you have also continued to provide positive feedback and valuable ideas that we hope to implement over the coming years [...]

With the release of dbFront 1.2.6, we now wrap up the 1.2 branch of dbFront. dbFront 1.2.6 will soon be marked as stable and all new feature development will happen in the latest 1.3 release of dbFront. Notice: Licenses with Support & Maintenance that have expired for two years will require a full purchase to upgrade dbFront Version 1.2.6 [...]

Today we look at how you can use ChatGPT and dbFront to rapidly create or extend custom database applications. In this case we are going to add a module to handle asset depreciation. Asset depreciation refers to the decline in value of an asset over time due to usage, wear and tear, and obsolescence. Tracking asset depreciation is essential to [...]