This section outlines new features in the EPC141006 version of the Framework.
Ready-made Filters and Command HandlersNew VLF-ONE Reusable Parts are available when you create command handlers and filters. | Command handler tabs and instance list columns can be reorderedUsers can now reorder command handler tabs and instance list columns. See Allow User to Re-Order Command Handler Tabs and Allow User to Re-Order Columns. |
Associated instancesVLF-ONE command handlers support the concept of an 'associated' instance. See Associated Instances. | Control the number of open command tabsThere is a new option to control how many instances of the instance-level command tab containers may be concurrently open in VLF-ONE. |
Hide instance list toolbars in VLF-ONEThe instance list toolbar can be hidden in VLF-ONE applications. | New option to upload Framework designYou can upload your Framework design to the server using Upload Script in the Execute Framework as VLF-ONE Application dialog. See Upload Script. |
Maintain users, authorities and custom properties in VLF-ONEUsers, Authority and Custom property features are now fully functional in VLF-ONE. | Customized header and trailer panels in logon screenCustomized header and trailer panels are available for the default logon screen. See Customized Header and Trailer Panels in Default Logon Screen. |
No list of Frameworks in logon screenWhen a Framework is specified on the startup URL, the selection list is not displayed. | Logon timeout can be specifiedThe logon timeout can now be defined. |
Filters and command handlers can be zoomedFilters and command handlers can now be zoomed and shrunk. See Zoom And Shrink Filter, Instance List and Command Handler Panes. | Slider pane can be opened programmaticallyA slider panel can open (float) or close itself programmatically. |
aXes-TS2 as RAMP-Tools enginePreviously only aXes-TS could be used as your RAMP Tools engine. | Specify the location of buttons in RAMP VLF-ONE screensYou can now define the location, size and separation of push buttons in RAMP VLF-ONE screens. |
Encryption enhancementsEncryption has been enhanced when editing user authority options. | Tracing Improvements |
Major object leakages checkedIn Developer mode, the creation and destruction of some major objects is now tracked. | Tab Styles Enforced |
Create desktop iconYou can create a desktop icon for your VLF-ONE application using Create Desktop Icon in the Execute Framework as VLF-ONE Application dialog. See Create Desktop Icon. | More messaging examplesNew examples have been added to show how to use #SYS_MSGQ and how to issue messages from a server module. |
Close button in message display | Logon validator can pass information/persisting values on the serverThe VLF-ONE logon validator can now pass information to other server modules. A new example of persisting values on the server is also available. See Passing Logon Validator Information/Persisting Values on Server. |
Smaller collapsible toolbar in VLF-ONE | Commands can be enabled/disabled programmatically |
Method renamedThe method #avFrameworkManager.avReceiveServerMessages has been renamed avReceiveSystemMessageQueue to standardize message handling. If you have code using avReceiveServerMessages, it needs to be changed to use the new name. | Easier Identification of Shipped Objects |
You can add the ? icon to title panesYou can display the ? icon on title panes and specify the hint text to be displayed using the New Property #Com_Owner.avTitleBarHelp. | Instance List Row Height Can Be SetYou can now set the Row Height for the default instance list for individual business objects. You can also set the Instance list initial height and width for each business object. |
Quickly Clear Existing MessagesYou can now Quickly Clear Messages in Your Code using the Clearexistingmessages parameter in the avIssueMessage method. | Background imagesYou can set a background image for VLF-ONE applications. See Customized Main Panel Backgrounds and VLF-ONE Background Panel Reusable Part. |
New Look Sign-in DialogThe default sign-in dialog now has a clean and minimalist look. See New Look Sign-in Dialog. |