This section outlines new features in the EPC141006 version of the Framework.
Ready-made Filters and Command Handlers
New VLF-ONE Reusable Parts are available when you create command handlers and filters. |
Command handler tabs and instance list columns can be reordered
Users 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 instances
VLF-ONE command handlers support the concept of an 'associated' instance. See Associated Instances.
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Control the number of open command tabs
There 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-ONE
The instance list toolbar can be hidden in VLF-ONE applications. See Instance List Tool Bar Location.
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New option to upload Framework design
You can upload your Framework design to the server using Upload Script in the Execute Framework as VLF-ONE Application dialog. See Upload Script.
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Maintain users, authorities and custom properties in VLF-ONE
Users, Authority and Custom property features are now fully functional in VLF-ONE. See User Authority Maintenance Available in VLF-ONE.
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Customized header and trailer panels in logon screen
Customized header and trailer panels are available for the default logon screen. See Customized Header and Trailer Panels in Default Logon Screen.
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No list of Frameworks in logon screen
When a Framework is specified on the startup URL, the selection list is not displayed. See Framework Selection Optionally Displayed.
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Logon timeout can be specified
The logon timeout can now be defined. |
Filters and command handlers can be zoomed
Filters and command handlers can now be zoomed and shrunk. See Zoom And Shrink Filter, Instance List and Command Handler Panes.
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Slider pane can be opened programmatically
A slider panel can open (float) or close itself programmatically. |
aXes-TS2 as RAMP-Tools engine
Previously only aXes-TS could be used as your RAMP Tools engine. See Option to Use aXes-TS2 in RAMP-Tools.
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Specify the location of buttons in RAMP VLF-ONE screens
You can now define the location, size and separation of push buttons in RAMP VLF-ONE screens. |
Encryption enhancements
Encryption has been enhanced when editing user authority options. |
Tracing Improvements
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Major object leakages checked In Developer mode, the creation and destruction of some major objects is now tracked. See Major Object Leakages Checked in Developer Mode.
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Tab Styles Enforced |
Create desktop icon
You 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.
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More messaging examples New 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 server
The 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 renamed
The 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.
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Easier Identification of Shipped Objects |
You can add the ? icon to title panes
You can display the ? icon on title panes and specify the hint text to be displayed using the New Property #Com_Owner.avTitleBarHelp.
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Instance List Row Height Can Be Set
You 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 Messages
You can now Quickly Clear Messages in Your Code using the Clearexistingmessages parameter in the avIssueMessage method.
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Background images
You 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 Dialog
The default sign-in dialog now has a clean and minimalist look. See New Look Sign-in Dialog. |
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