Visual DataFlex v12.1 is Released

November 13, 2007; 06:35 AM
Asckey Data Services Ltd ( http://www.asckey.com ), UK channel partner for Data Access Worldwide, announces the release of the latest version of the Visual DataFlex application development tool, v12.1.

Visual DataFlex combines the power to create complex business applications and the resources to build - quickly and easily - attractive database functionality into a single, user friendly package. It is targeted at all developers, irrespective of their experience, and covers both Windows and web application development.

Visual DataFlex 12.1 is available as a free development tool for non-commercial, personal use. The personal development licence is unrestricted and - as with the commercial licence - includes access to multiple data sources, web development, and the Electos CMS system as well as Windows development and the new Codejock components.

Developers who want to improve the ‘look and feel’ of their applications are helped by this new release, thanks to the inclusion of built in Codejock component support. This means that Codejock CommandBars and Skin Framework components can be included with the addition of no more than just a few lines of code.

Visual DataFlex v12.1 also provides an AJAX framework that enhances web application development. The same business logic that drives a Visual DataFlex Windows application is used, allowing for the creation of interactive web applications that would, for example, benefit from look up lists that behave as well as those for a Windows desktop application.

This new version also enhances Electos, the website content management system (CMS) powered by Visual Dataflex. This now includes a comprehensive Web Shop capability that simplifies the process of building eye-catching e-commerce sites. Electos now also helps users get the best out of web search engines by providing facilities for page by page by page descriptions, keywords, etc.

Chris Hibbert, marketing manager, Asckey Data Services Ltd says: "Equally at home in building Windows or internet applications, or in developing client and server web services, Visual DataFlex today powers a surprising number of complex, professionally built business applications. And yet Visual DataFlex is easy enough for the non IT specialist to handle*."

Visual DataFlex (Windows or Web applications) offers enterprise level connectivity to any SQL or ODBC data source without application source code changes. It allows access to any data source, without needing to pre-specify a particular database at the point of purchase. This increases application deployment flexibility as well as low cost provisions for “Express” database edition usage.