BDL 2.51 new features

Important: This page covers only those new features introduced with the Genero BDL version specified in the page title. Check prior new features pages if you migrate from an earlier version. Make sure to also read the upgrade guide corresponding to this Genero version.

Corresponding upgrade guide: BDL 2.51 upgrade guide.

Important: Most of the new features of BDL 2.51 have been added for Genero Mobile. The features designed for Genero Mobile may not be supported by desktop and web-browser front-ends in the coming releases.

Prior new features guide: BDL 2.50 new features.

Genero Mobile V 1.0 (FGL 2.51.06)

Table 1. Core language
Overview	Reference
Remote debugging through network TCP socket	See Debugging on a mobile device.
The channel methods `openServerSocket()` and `readOctets()`	See base.Channel.openServerSocket, base.Channel.readOctets.
The `sort()` method of ARRAY variables.	See DYNAMIC ARRAY.sort.
Datetime-related utility methods.	See util.Datetime methods.
String-related utility methods.	See util.Strings methods.
Write to stdout with `om.XmlWriter.createFileWriter(NULL)`.	See om.XmlWriter.createFileWriter.

Table 2. Core language (mobile apps)
Overview	Reference
FGLPROFILE settings to define environment variables	See Setting environment variables in FGLPROFILE (mobile).
The method `base.Application.isMobile()`	See base.Application.isMobile.
FGL Java class to access Android™ JVM context	See Standard Java and Android library usage.
VCard utility functions.	See VCard: VCF file format module.

Table 3. User interface
Overview	Reference
URL-based Web Components	See Using a URL-based web component.
The `DATETIMEEDIT` form item type	See DATETIMEEDIT item type.
Dialog-level action attribute definitions with `ON ACTION name ATTRIBUTES()`.	See Configuring actions.
New `ON SELECTION CHANGE` control block.	See Multiple row selection.

Table 4. User interface (mobile apps)
Overview	Reference
`START DIALOG` / `TERMINATE DIALOG` / `fgl_eventLoop()`	Desupported in V4. SeeUniversal Rendering as standard.
Window `TYPE` attribute in `OPEN WINDOW` instruction.	Desupported in V4. SeeUniversal Rendering as standard.
`DISPLAY ARRAY` attributes for list views handling: `ACCESSORYTYPE`, `DETAILACTION`, `DOUBLECLICK`.	Desupported in V4. SeeUniversal Rendering as standard.
The `DISCLOSUREINDICATOR` action attribute.	Desupported in V4. SeeUniversal Rendering as standard.
The `ROWBOUND` action attribute.	See ROWBOUND action attribute.
The `KEYBOARDHINT` form field attribute.	See KEYBOARDHINT attribute.
List filter with `DISPLAY ARRAY` dialog.	See Reduce filter.
Method `ui.Interface.getFrontEndName()` can now return `GMI` or `GMA`	See ui.Interface.getFrontEndName.
Front-end functions for Genero Mobile (GMA / GMI)	See Genero Mobile common front calls, Genero Mobile Android front calls, Genero Mobile iOS front calls.
Navigation bar button colors and background colors for iOS device (`iosTintColor` , `iosNavigationBarTintColor`, `iosToolBarTintColor`, `iosTabBarTintColor`) - provided as Window class style attributes.	Desupported in V4. See Universal Rendering as standard.

Table 5. SQL databases
Overview	Reference
Simplified database driver specification	See New database driver name specification.
Support for SQL Server 2014	See Database driver specification (driver).
Support for Oracle Database 12c	See Database driver specification (driver).
Support for PostgreSQL 9.3	See Database driver specification (driver).
Better support for DATETIME types with SQLite	See DATETIME types with SQLite.
`STRING` typed variables can be used in SQL statements.	See STRING.
Upgrade notes for database drivers	See Database drivers changes.

Genero Mobile V 1.1 (FGL 2.51.07)

Table 6. Core language (mobile apps)
Overview	Reference
Implementing C-Extensions on iOS / GMI.	See Implementing C-Extensions for GMI.
Using Java interface for Android / GMA.	See Executing Java code with GMA.
Implementing customer front calls for GMA.	See Implement front call modules for GMA.
Presentation styles are now supported by mobile front-ends.	See Style attributes reference.
GMA bundles zxing for Android.	See mobile.scanBarCode.

Table 7. Web Services (mobile apps)
Overview	Reference
Complete support of Web Services on Android mobile devices. (Web Services are partly supported on iOS mobile devices)	See Web services.

Table 8. User interface (mobile apps)
Overview	Reference
Presentation styles are now supported by mobile front-ends.	See Style attributes reference.
GMA bundles zxing for Android.	See mobile.scanBarCode.