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PC Side Updates History - Release 6, 7, 8 and 9

WebSmart 9.1 r12769 2012/04/05

  • Single record list in template wizard now defaults to list from main list panel.
  • Files Window now lists column numbers and the list of fields can be sorted back to the original file layout.
  • New PHP function getnxinfphp which can retrieve your Nexus session information.
  • Allows two files with the same name to be opened at the same time if from different FTP sites.
  • Improvements to the PHP validator that address the following:
    1. An object's variables' references.
    2. Pass by reference function signature.
    3. Spaces around an "=" operator
    4. Various operators: ++, +=, -+, *=, ::
    5. Floating point assignments.
    6. One line conditionals with no curly braces
    7. Multi-dimensional arrays
    8. Zero being a valid value for a String
    9. Parenthesized parameters.
    10. Numeric constants in function calls.
    11. Key words new and static.
    12. Floating point assignments.

WebSmart 9.0 r12383 2012/02/28

  • Resolved issue where struct declarations containing carriage returns would generate incorrect RPG. (FS#11305)

WebSmart 9.0 r12232 2012/02/02

  • Resolved issue where struct declarations containing tabs would generate incorrect RPG. (FS#11125)
  • Resolved issue where PHP context sensitive help didn't work with our built . (FS#11103)

WebSmart 9.0 11211-11914 2012/01/11

  • Create PDF Reports.
  • New Date and Time PML Functions.
  • Improved User Interface.
  • Improved File Browser.
  • WebSmart Default Options Redesign.
  • Bundle option allows you to easily send files to support.
  • New install process allows customized WebSmart library name.
  • Option to specify custom WebSmart library name in server connection options.
  • Advanced Find and Replace panel.
  • Workfield descriptions can now be blank.
  • Quick block comment and block uncomment using Ctrl+K.
  • Server side files included with PC install for non-iSeries platforms.
  • Validation for .PHP files.
  • Sendmailex can now send larger emails.

WebSmart 8.9 7635-11802 2011/12/13

  • Resolved issue where a user profile whose job description does not produce a job log will send the IDE into an infinite loop if the compile fails. (FS#10675)

WebSmart 8.9 7635-11409 2011/11/01

  • Resolved issue with the PHP Standalone key validation. (FS#10217)

WebSmart 8.9 7635-11265 2011/10/10

  • Changed the IDE to point user at the appropriate spot in the User Guide if a connection to xdebug fails. (FS#10037)

WebSmart 8.9 7635-11248 2011/10/07

  • Added up to date Clover User Guide .
  • Resolved issue with naming convention for long file names in non-DB2 databases. (FS#9973)

WebSmart 8.9 7635-11212 2011/09/30

  • Added up to date PHP User Guide that includes instructions for setting up the PHP debugger.

WebSmart 8.9 2011/09/28

  • Updated User Guide.
  • New PML functions for hashing.
  • New PML function 'addheader', to write any HTTP header you want.
  • Support for calculated fileds in SQL templates.
  • Support for creating record filter in some PHP templates.
  • Download generator files upon first defiing a system for new installs.
  • Reduced the number of messages that appeared after a failed compile.
  • Improved the default toolbar positioning.
  • User-customizable extensions to allow editing of other languages using color coding.
  • FTP now supports ASCII transmission.
  • TIMExxx function enhancements.
  • Removed the incorrect "Object names cannot be blank" message box.
  • SQL utility now works with varying length fields.
  • Fixed a memory leak issue in XML code.
  • Improvements to the HTML in templates.

WebSmart 8.8 5983-9484 2011/03/30

  • Resolves issue in Clover where the filter or where clause was not added to the SQL query when the SQL validation was turned off. (FS#8169)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-9211 2011/01/26

  • Resolved issue where OBDC definitions always show the '*' in the tab name. (FS#7777)
  • Added an option to suppress Clover's automatic SQL validation. (FS#7769)
  • Changed the default font, only if the font has not changed from the default value. (FS#7808)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-9028 2010/12/28

  • Resolved issue where a CALLB in inline PML caused generation failure. (FS#7619)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-8980 2010/12/20

  • Resolved issue with inline PML SQL causing a compile failure. (FS#7514)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-8920 2010/12/13

  • Resolved issue with Page at a Time (Record Level) template where clicking Cancel on the Add screen added a blank record. (FS#7470)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-8633 2010/11/29

  • Resolved issue with Exodus job going into MSGW status when generating a Fixed Format program. (FS#7254)
  • Resolved compile issues when a program field was used only in the context of a PML include. (FS#7229)
  • Resolved erroneous PML validation error involving a field assignment immediately following the creation of that field using crtfld. (FS#7233)

WebSmart 8.8 5983-8571 2010/11/09

  • When first using a file with the Unique Key List interface, the key selection will default to the keys of that file.
  • Resolved issue with loading DDM files into the repository either manually or when added to a definition.
  • Resolved issues where WebSmart repository files containing lower case file names caused upgrades to fail.
  • PHP page at a time by key for DB2 template will no longer encounter validation errors with the default code.
  • Resolved validation issue when a file with a type S field as a key, was accessed using a key list with a type N work field.

WebSmart 8.8 5983-8192 2010/10/27

  • Resolves issue where getparm would not retrieve values into a struct.
  • Resolves issue in Clover where View Data wouldn't work with user input values.
  • Additional JavaScript Keywords accessible from the context sensitive help (F1) available when viewing a .JS file.

WebSmart 8.8 5983-7914 2010/10/08

  • Templates now use jQuery
  • Local variables, Function Parameters and Return values.
  • Additional Templates that use Keys instead of RRN.
  • The WebSmart Change Management (WCM) now has a Tool Bar.
  • New SmartSnippets for PHP Record Level Access.
  • CTRL-G to go to a line.
  • F1 help when editing JS files.
  • SQL programs: the cursor name is now the program name, instead of MC.
  • Added a "Changed" flag to let you know an open definition has changed (* following .pdw in Title Bar).
  • SQL Utility now word wraps and vertically scrolls.
  • Fields window shows the actual type of numeric fields.
  • Internal file sizes are now larger and reuse deleted records.

WebSmart 8.2 5781-7941 2010/09/20

  • Resolves issue with older fixed format WebSmart definitions not syntax checking correctly for the functions crtdate, crtfhandle, crtimg, crtimgpng, crtimgjpg and crttime.
  • Resolves issue where the getparm incorrectly failed validation when the field involved was of type 3,0 S.
  • Resolves issue where checkboxes for subtotals were not displayed beside numeric fields in the Field Selection screen in Clover

WebSmart 8.2 5187-7109 2010/06/10

  • Resolves issue in Clover where comparing a date type to and alpha field failed validation.

WebSmart 8.2 5187-6807 2010/05/17

  • PHP variable names will now retain case-sensitivity in the Fields window.
  • Resolved date validation issues in the Clover wizard when building filters.
  • Generator files stored on the PC will be updated during installation and during the generation process.
  • Getpostdta works correctly when used in programs that use SMURFs.
  • Resolved issue where signed fields in structs were not generated correctly.

WebSmart 8.2 5187-6406 2010/02/22

  • Resolves issue where expressions failed validation when using signed and packed numeric fields.
  • Fields on HTML segments in Fixed Format definitions will now generate correctly and not display an error message.
  • Resolves issue with importing a definition into a project that already has a definition by the same name.

WebSmart 8.2 5187-6369 2010/02/16

  • Resolves issue where keylist validation failed when the keylist used a type Binary or Zoned decimal field.
  • Resolves issue where using a calculated field when creating a new DB2 ILE SQL program would generate incorrect SQL.
  • Resolves issue where expressions involving Signed and Packed numeric fields were not validated correctly.
  • Resolves issues where structs caused compile failures.
  • Resolves issue with Binary fields incorrectly failing validation.

WebSmart 8.2 5187-6303 2010/02/05

  • Resolves issue with the FTP path where the lack of a trailing slash in the FTP path caused the file to be FTPed to somewhere other than the desired directory.
  • Resolves issues with the HTML transformations in the Visual Editor where the table row tags would be replaced with a rather verbose and inaccurate span tag.
  • Now correctly validates the PML included place in your HTML segments. Previously they would show as Syntax errors when validating the PML even if they were correct.

WebSmart 8.20, Release 5187-6247 2010/01/18

New Features
  • XML functions
  • Locally scoped variables
  • New Simple PHP template
  • Easily launch a GoToMeeting session within the IDE
  • Oracle for PHP templates
Enhancements
  • Updated SmartCharts have a fresh modern look.
  • Change Management definitions can now be opened in 'Read Only' mode.
  • SQL Template code simplifications
  • Polymorphic SQLEXEC function allows dynamically constructed statements
  • Automatically rename file fields containing '#'
  • Allow customization of valid variable name characters
  • Clover programs can now accept entry parameters
  • Simplify ILE SQL templates
  • Improved job logging when errors are suppressed from a web page
  • Mimetype function accepts longer strings
  • CTRL-G to go to a line number
  • Toolbar button to block comment PML
  • Clover: Report attributes now available via the Attributes >> Files menu
  • "Download Files" (server files) now always downloads the server files
  • Setsmurf function works for variable length fields
  • Smurf functions now work on Safari
  • SQLSTATE is now available as a program field
  • IDE Debugger's automatic launch path now has a default value
  • DB2 ILE SQL templates now check for failure of the PREPARE
  • Previews are now available upon creation of a WCM definition
Fixes
  • Increased number of libraries in the library list object
  • ECRTCGI specifies ENTMOD as *FIRST
  • Fix to View Data button
  • JDBC templates convert numerics to alpha for update
  • Fail properly if a WCM definition can't be opened
  • Zero-length varying fields now work in transaction functions
  • PML validator now correctly validates timestamp fields in getparmset and date functions
  • Empty repository now allows right-click functions
  • Validation list functions now have the correct number of parameters
  • SQL utility now handles the library list object correctly
  • Visual HTML editor no longer hangs on inline PML function calls
  • Formatting code (F9) handles embedded quotes
  • Deleting a renamed field from a file no longer fails compilation
  • Clover: a summary function in a calculated field that is a parameter of a non-summary function is no longer put in the Group By clause
  • Program name field increased to handle qualified library names
  • Using 'create like' during the wizard now works
  • Refreshing the library list object combo box now loads the list correctly
  • MSSQL table names longer than 20 characters are now usable
  • Clover: in-line PML is now retained when re-adding a level break
  • Environment and system comboboxes are now consistent when changing systems
  • Failed SQL INSERTS no longer fail silently
  • PHP validation now works for long function signatures
  • ECRTCGI now uses the library list object properly
  • SQL strings occasionally dropped quotes
  • CRTLIKE function now works properly for Object Field type
  • IDE no longer launches the program when compilation fails
  • Database connection names check for case sensitivity
  • Change Set on an open definition now works
  • Re-enable crtimgjpg and crtimgpng functions
  • In-line PML validation and line positioning now works in Clover
  • Piping functions can now be used in conjunction with setcookie
  • Floating point assignment in PHP now passes validation
  • PHP Program Call SmartSnippet now allows longer than 16 character parameter names and values
  • Fix to Clover Drill Down template html
  • A tilde (~) in the definition no longer results in a generator log
  • JDBC templates: SQL Calculated fields don't get a work field generated
  • Non-CGI programs no longer warn about an absent web path
  • Right-click to show field properties now shows the field type correctly
  • Prompt to save changes prior to exporting a WCM definition
  • Right-click and drag now work fields or program fields now places the width properly
  • Openstrmf function now works with CCSIDs longer than 3 digits when the type is *BIN
  • Find and replace won't infinite loop

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-5585 2009/09/14

  • Resolves issue where field names became corrupted in Clover when re-visiting the files screen in the Wizard

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-5410 2009/07/23

  • Resolves issue with long field names when using JDBC templates and MySQL.
  • Resolves issue with PHP MySQL templates that inadvertantly include DB2 code in the display record function.

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-4989 2009/05/18

  • Resolves SQL issue that resulted in missing single quotes in where clause in generated source.

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-4925 2009/04/27

  • Resolves issue where Invalid Argument error was encountered when clicking View Data from the Create Clover Program Wizard

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-4841 2009/04/16

  • Resolves misleading "No Server specified" error that may occur if the definition being opened has a REPSYSTEM node different from the current system.

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-4761 2009/03/12

  • Resolves IDE license key issue during Daylight Savings Time switch-over. Note: this issue only affected the IDE (compile time environment) and not the WAS ( runtime environment).
  • Installer now registers file associations
  • Updated documentation for PML

WebSmart 7.20, Release 3111-4039 2009/02/04

  • Clover support for importing IBM Query/400 queries
  • Library list objects now support up to 180 libraries.
  • The program name parameter on a program CALL increased to 21 from 20 (allows for qualified program name)
  • Improvements to SmartSnippet Smart Drop Down Box
  • Updated help files
  • Resolves initialization of the default sort order in SQL templates
  • SQL Templates now build a valid ORDER BY clause for non-keyed files
  • Added FTP Path to change management set property
  • Un-install will now completely remove the entire WebSmart/Clover/PHP directory
  • Option to open a WCM PDW as 'read only' if it is in use
  • There is now a warning messages when trying to use a non-keyed file in ILE templates
  • Resolves issue with Save-as where definition appears to be in a different set
  • Automatically accommodates for long SQL strings that exceed the RPG maximum length for a string literal(1024 for V5R4 and lower and 8192 for V6R1+)
  • Resolves issues with Exodus conversation
  • Resolves issue with incorrect in-line PML function validation
  • Resolves issue with missing HTML in Page ata time Maintenance templates when unchecking Allow Record Change
  • Resolves incorrect PML associated with the default delete confirm PML in the PHP SQL for iSeries maintenance template

WebSmart 7.00, Release 2334-3664 2008/09/17

  • Resolves issue where Wizard occasionally crashed upon clicking Finish.

WebSmart 7.00, Release 2334-3506 2008/07/21

  • Support for LDAP
  • WebSmart Environments
  • Option to use Green Screen Debugger
  • V6R1 Support
  • New Date and Time Functions
  • Custom Variable Name Options
  • Improved Support for JDBC

WebSmart 6.70, Release 1739-2526 2008/04/16

  • Correctly builds the fields list from the SQL field selection wizard.
  • Resolves issues where incorrect SQL was generated for V5R4.
  • Resolves issue with the 'RtnToList' button in Page at a Time Maintenance template not returning to the list .
  • No longer inserts crtklist function when using the JDBC templates.

WebSmart 6.70, Release 1739-2394 2008/03/19

  • Resolves issue where restoring an archived definition in WCM caused the IDE to close.
  • Resolves issue where Fixed Format definitions caused the IDE to fail

WebSmart 6.70, Release 1739-2341 2008/03/03

  • Updated documentation
  • Signed fields now show the decimal places correctly
  • SmartSnippet drop down list box for PHP
  • Improved snippet editing window
  • HTML Insertion windows are now available in PHP

WebSmart 6.64, Release 1468-2134 2008/01/25

  • The table layout retrieval for MSSQL will now correctly determine the keys.
  • Resolves issues that prevented larger IF conditions.
  • Visual HTML editor will now leave embedded PML within the bounds of the PML tags.
  • No longer delete the backup file when saving definition.
  • Support for smalldatetime type for MsSQL
  • Resolves crtlike() case sensitivity issues
  • Correctly update the target platform when switching from fixed format to free format
  • Resolves issues with the functions getvle() and getnxtvle() not returning the validation list entry.
  • Added function httpsetauth() which can set the authorization level for POSTURL when authorization is required.

WebSmart 6.64, Release 1908 2007/12/19

  • Resolves issue to re-enable repository extensions
  • You can now use breakpoints in the Main function
  • Resolves issues with validation of field transformations (fromfmt, edit words)

WebSmart 6.64, Release 1811 2007/11/15

  • Numeric fields in Excel template now have edit codes to accommodate negative numbers.
  • Resolves issue where database file field names starting with "IF" were incorrectly indenting.
  • Replaced return calls with exit calls in new Clover programs only.
  • Added prompt on report page option for drill down reports.
  • Increased size for subtotals fields in drill down reports.

WebSmart 6.64, Release 1750 2007/11/07

  • Resolves SQL template issues in V5R4.

WebSmart 6.64, Release 1732 2007/11/06

  • Missing program fields added
  • Resolves sporadic ending of IDE when switching between multiple open documents in WCM.
  • Resolves sporadic ending of IDE when generating for debug.
  • Imported definitions are now properly associated as being WCM definitions.

WebSmart 6.63, Release 1702 2007/11/01

  • MySQL, MsSQL and Oracle access for ILE
  • Intelliprompting
  • Field Renaming
  • Templates for creating HTML, JavaScript and CSS files
  • New JDBC Connection Templates
  • Improvements to existing templates

WebSmart 6.52, Release 1591 2007/10/03

  • Added missing objects necessary to follow the WebSmart Tutorial

WebSmart 6.52, Release 1583 2007/10/01

  • Resolves issue with left side Tabs being displayed incorrectly.

Release 6.51, Release 1576 - 2007/09/11

  • WebSmart PHP module now available
  • New WebSmart Visual Editor
  • FTP Site Access
  • Open Multiple Definitions and Files in the IDE

Release 6.05, Build 9049 - 2007/05/11

  • SQL templates now use program field PGMF_SQLCOD to allow easier viewing of SQLCOD values in debug
  • Search and Replace window is now automatically populated with highlighted text
  • Search and Replace now warns you if you try to replace text when the replace field is empty
  • PML Validation now catches fields which are being treated as array elements
  • File maintenance templates will now enable/disable key fields appropriately

Release 6.05, Build 9037 - 2007/01/15

  • Resolves outer join issues in Clover when NULL values are returned in the result set.
  • Resolves issue with file extension when saving WebSmart and Clover definitions when the extension was not specified.
  • Tree state view when selecting templates for a new program is now saved correctly

Release 6.05, Build 9036 - 2006/11/30

  • More robust and consistent Clover templates
  • Redesigned Clover SQL statement construction is more robust.

Release 6.04, Build 9024 - 2006/10/23

  • Encryption module PW_RTCP002 is now included
  • UNLOCK command picks up the correct LPAR

Release 6.02, Build 9019 - 2006/10/03

  • Template improvements
  • Minor fixes

Release 6.01, Build 9018 - 2006/09/27

  • A powerful new visual, interactive debugger, fully integrated into the IDE
  • Major UI Enhancements and Editing Capabilities in the IDE
  • Modernized XP-look to the IDE
  • A new Template Assistant
  • New and enhanced template capabilities
  • Piping support, to write data to web services, the IFS and email
  • Improved integration with Nexus
  • Major Internationalization Enhancements
  • Major Productivity Enhancements to the IDE
  • Improved Compatibility With Similar Web Languages and Development
  • Enhancements to WebSmart’s Server-side Coding Language (PML)
  • SmartCharts sophisticated charting software
  • New security keys implemented.

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