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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 [...]

Today we look at how you can use dbFront to create quick reports. For an example we will be building a report to view the age of submitted expense reports using the Expense Report app. Setup To create a new report, click on the Quick Print button. By default this button is only available to Administrators but you can easily enable it for your [...]