What's New In Visual Builder?

CAPITAL 7,4

• Added the function Department().

• Field Objects have been enhanced to permit the return of a file path and name to a graphic file. This enhancement supports the dynamic display of image files on forms, reports and labels.

• Picture objects now support JPEG image files in addition to Windows bitmaps.

• Variables may now be used in place of literal table names when specifying tables in form bodies and table joins. For updated information on this subject consult the topic: Linking

• The topic: Send Product Info With Pictures has been added to this help reference.

• Label Wizard forms may now be more flexibly edited using the Link Label Objects option. Consult the topic Moving & Resizing Body Objects for more information.

• The function StockAnalysis() has been enhanced to return invoice, quotation and sales order cost values.

• Added the function TagInfo()

• Added the function PathData()

• The function CompanyName() has been enhanced.

• Added the function JobInfo()

• The OrderTable() function has been enhanced.

• The RunApplication() function has been extended to permit parameters to be passed to the called application.

CAPITAL 7.3

March 2005

• Added the function BackAllocate()

February 2005

• Enhanced the function InputFile()

• Added the function JobStatus()

• Added the function JobPriority()

January 2005

• ZipFile() has been enhanced and now accepts a password.

December 2004

• Added the function LockSemaphore()

• Added the function UnlockSemaphore()

• Added the function PasswordInfo()

• Added the function AddStock()

• Added the function AddTraceProperty()

November 2004

• Added the function TodoAdd()

October 2004

• The function FormAdd() has been enhanced to accept password input.

September 2004

• Added the function EchoBoxOn()

• Added the function EchoBoxOff()

• Added the function EchoBox()

• A new topic has been added on how to interface a weight scale with an RS232 serial interface.

• Added the function ComClose()

• Added the function ComError()

• Added the function ComOpen()

• Added the function ComSetup()

• Added the function ComWrite()

• Added the function ComputerName()

• Added the function CardFileBill()

• Added function ScriptRun()

CAPITAL Series 7.2

March 2004

• Added the function TimeFormat()

February 2004

• Added the function Journal()

• Added the function StockQuantity()

• Added the function StockGetQuantity()

CAPITAL Series 7.1

October 2003

• Added the function StockMovement().

• Added the function StrLine() and StrLineCount()

September 2003

• Added the function SpecialName().

August 2003

• The functions TranAdd(), TranCreate() and TranWrite() have been added to support the new invoice transaction creation scripting hook.

July 2003

• New control parameter: Overriding Print Warning Messages.

• New control parameter: Setting The Default Printer.

June 2003

Added the function Ceil()

April 2003

• Added the function IsFileEnd()

• Added the function WriteFileLine()

• Added the function ReadFileLine()

March 2003

• Added the function CopyToClipBoard()

December 2002

• Added the function Compressible()

November 2002

• Added the functions BPayCRN() and BPayError() for calculating BPay compatible Client Reference Numbers (CRN's).

October 2002

• Added UserNumber() function.

September 2002

• Added WaitFile function.

August 2002

• Added CreateEmailJob() function.

July 2002

• Added ArraySort() function.

June 2002

• Added Print In Background mode to Print Job Manager.

• Added EchoStatus() function.

• Added LookUp Function.

May 2002

• Added AddCustomer() function.

• Added AddJobCard() function.

April 2002

• A new series of dynamic form creation functions have been added to CAPITAL Business Script. It is now possible to create simple dialog boxes and prompt for input from users, directly from within scripts. For more information see the specifications of the functions: FormCreate(), FormAdd() and FormShow().

March 2002

• Added UserName() function.

• Added InputFile() function.

• Added Version() function.
   

• Added AddMail() function for adding emails to the email send queue.

Enterprise Edition Only
 

• Added SendMail() function for sending emails.

Enterprise Edition Only
 

• It is now possible to execute a script after a report has been completed. For more information on this see the topic: Preface & Postscript Scripts.

February 2002

• Added EraseFile() function for deleting files.

• Added Shell() function for executing other applications and tasks.

• Added ZipFile() function for compressing files.

December 2001

• Added SendDirect() function for sending special instructions to printers and serial devices.

• Added FreeCPU() function to assist with load balancing complex scripts.

• Added DateFormat() function to CAPITAL Business Script.

October 2001

• Added ModemDial() function to CAPITAL Business Script.

September 2001

• Added ExpenseAnalysis() function to CAPITAL Business Script.

August 2001

• Added PriceUpdate() function to CAPITAL Business Script with new sample report Priceup.sty. For more information see the Report Library.

July 2001

• Added Print all pages but last display option to text and field objects. For more information consult the topic: Field Objects and Text Objects.

• It is now possible to link up to 7 database files to a main table file in a body object. This is one more link than was possible in previous releases.

• It is now possible to define programmable text messages for text objects. For more information on this see the topic: Text Object Properties.

June 2001

• Added StockAnalysis() function to CAPITAL Business Script.

May 2001

• Added CreatePrintJob() function to CAPITAL Business Script.