4D Releases Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 1 (11.1)

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18 /PRNewswire/ -- 4D Inc., maker of an integrated software platform that speeds up and simplifies the process of developing and deploying business applications, announced today the release of 4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 1 (11.1), an extensive toolset that lets 4D developers both create rich Ajax applications and integrate browser technology into 4D desktop clients.

4D Ajax Framework v11 Release 1 (11.1) features the Data Grid 2.0 object, which has been redesigned from the ground up. Data Grid 2.0 offers full control over every aspect of the Grid object -- some 80 commands in all -- and features drag and drop support, independent cell styling, and many more controls, all of which can be extended through the JavaScript API.

In addition, this release increases the power of the Dashboard object used to create business intelligence reporting tools for the web and the iPhone by expanding the charting tool to include support for SVG, PNG, and the Google Chart API.

"4D Web 2.0 Pack gives us some powerful new features that have allowed us to extend applications to the browser as well as the mobile web," says Charles Vass, owner of CRV Inc. "I've been getting nothing but positive comments from my customers about what I've been able to do with the 4D Ajax Framework."

"Web development is a fast-changing area, and 4D Web 2.0 Pack continues to evolve in order to provide cutting-edge tools and support for developers who are integrating live data Ajax objects into their 4D applications for the web," said Brendan Coveney, President and CEO of 4D Inc. "We have released a new version of 4D Web 2.0 Pack every 11 weeks, on average, and we're committed to continuing our rapid-release model in the future."

4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 1 (11.1) retails for $599 and includes six months of free upgrades. An additional 12-month maintenance plan is $249. Updates and features are added to the product on a regular basis. 4D Web 2.0 Pack v11 Release 1 (11.1) is available from the 4D web site, http://www.4d.com, or by calling 4D at (800) 785-3303.

About 4D

4D Inc., located in San Jose, CA, offers companies and developers an integrated platform for creating and deploying business applications. The 4D product line is used in more than 50 countries by a network of 7,000 professional software developers and millions of end users. 4D Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of 4D SAS, headquartered in Paris, France. 4D Inc. can be reached at (408) 557-4600, or online at http://www.4D.com.

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