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                                                                                                                                   July 2015
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Discover DataFlex this Summer

Summer has finally arrived and despite the heat, the developers at DataFlex have been busy working on DataFlex 2015/18.1.

Incorporating changes and enhancements from the first phase Beta 1 testing to bring you Beta 2 - start benefitting from new features today! 

Also: Windows 10 and DataFlex - how will it affect you? Plus DataFlex Reports - latest news on royalty free edition.

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DataFlex 2015/18.1 Beta 2 posted - new enhancements added!

The latest beta release, posted for download on June 15th, includes valuable new refinements that make building mobile applications even easier.


Except for issues that may be found, no further changes to DataFlex 2015/18.1 are planned.  Download today and start benefitting from:

*    New mobile web framework extensions
*    New Data Dictionary features
*    Extensive SQL and Studio enhancements
*    Much more!

Due to valuable feedback from our community, the DataFlex development team have made several changes to the product from Beta 1 to Beta 2, and some of these changes will require edits to your code if you're already testing with 18.1.

The changes will overall reduce confusion with the new features, and increase productivity. A thorough list of the changes is posted in the DataFlex 2014 (18.1) Testing Forum.

Download the DataFlex 2015/18.1 Beta 2 today!

When using the Beta 2 build, be sure to watch the recent webinar on Building for Mobile to see how the new DataFlex 18.1 mobile/touch extensions can be used to build fast, versatile, good looking mobile apps on existing DataFlex application infrastructures!

In the weeks ahead there will be further comprehensive information released on how to use the DataFlex 18.1 Studio Designer and what is needed to master the mobile/touch drilldown interface. This information is designed to give you an easy "on-ramp" to start building the benefits of DataFlex 2015/18.1 into your applications as quickly as possible. 
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We look forward to hearing from you.   

DataFlex Support for Windows 10

Microsoft has announced that the next revision of their desktop, tablet and mobile operating system, Windows 10, will be released to the public on July 29th. Data Access Worldwide will be providing Windows 10 support in the upcoming DataFlex 2015/18.1 revision. Support for prior DataFlex revisions cannot be confirmed at this time.

Currently, Data Access are testing DataFlex 2015/18.1 on pre-release versions of Windows 10. Minor functional variations from Windows 7 and 8 have been identified, and they will be working to resolve them. Microsoft's released Windows 10 product will be the final verification platform for DataFlex 2015, and they anticipate releasing it before Windows 10's release.

Therefore, until Microsoft releases their software, full Dataflex support for it cannot be confirmed. DataFlex will be working diligently to resolve as quickly as possible any DataFlex application impacting Windows 10 issues and release DataFlex updates quickly, if needed.    

It is particularly important that DataFlex developers monitor the status of Windows 10. Microsoft is making it available as a free update to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers.

Windows Update now invites PC users to "reserve" their free copy of Windows 10 for automatic installation onto user PCs. The new operating system, with possible impact on applications, may suddenly be present on users' computers.  Please monitor the DataFlex Windows forum for updates about this important subject.
 
DataFlex Reports Web Deployment Licensing news

For DataFlex developers, DataFlex Reports offers both seamless integration with their DataFlex development environment and their DataFlex database applications deployed for end-users.

An important feature in DataFlex Reports is the extremely light foot-print for deploying embedded reports. And the good news is, the distribution of these embedded reports in DataFlex for Windows environments is royalty-free, if you own a Developer Edition!    

However, for the use of DataFlex Reports with the DataFlex WebApp Server for web-based deployment of your reports, you will also need a DataFlex Reports Web Deployment License. These cost-effective licenses allow you to leverage the power of the DataFlex WebApp Server for delivering timely, well organized reports and information to the people that need it, with easy access from any device, anywhere, with just a web browser!

Benefits to deploying web-based reports include:

*    Simplicity
*    Server administration efficiency - multiple applications for different users can be run on one server instance
*    Flexibility - there are no reporting restrictions on Web Deployment Licensed web application servers - any number of users or any number of processes can be run according to hardware capacity and application requirements
*    Low administration (no user counting)
*    Cost is scaled to the number of servers running DataFlex Reports
*    Well suited for hosting providers supporting multiple clients' application reporting needs
*    For web report deployment, purchasing a low-cost Web Deployment License is required for each server (physical or virtual).

Read more about Enhanced Report Integration with your DataFlex applications.

Read more about DataFlex Reports.
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