Visual DataFlex is an advanced program tool for building world-class business solution software--fast and easy. With Visual DataFlex developers can quickly build reliable business solutions with Windows, Web, and Web services interfaces. Visual DataFlex provides everything developers need to succeed--visual design tools, productivity enhancing wizards and code generators, a comprehensive class library, a compiler and debugger, connectivity for leading SQL servers, an embedded database and a scalable, high-performance Web Application Server. Visual DataFlex also includes the Electos Content Management System for creating, maintaining, organizing, and publishing Web site content.

Visual DataFlex is designed for developing database independent Windows and Web applications - fast! The finely tuned interaction between the components of the Visual DataFlex system eliminates a huge amount of tedious and redundant custom coding. Developers seeking to quickly create database applications have relied on Visual DataFlex for years as their RAD tool of choice.

It delivers...
Capability - With Visual DataFlex developers can quickly build reliable business solutions and commercial software products with Windows , Web and Web services interfaces.
Completeness - Visual DataFlex provides everything developers need to succeed... visual design tools, productivity enhancing wizards and code generators, a comprehensive class library, a compiler & debugger, connectivity for leading SQL servers, an embedded database and a scalable, high-performance Web Application Server.
Community - Data Access Worldwide partners with its customers to help build their success. The Visual DataFlex product is surrounded by an active worldwide community of professional users offering mutual support for mutual success.

The goal of Visual DataFlex 2009 is to provide developers with a release that makes "sense" & makes "cents" in the current economy. Its key objectives are to:
* Deliver new Studio additions and features that provide immediate value to developers to help build applications faster and more efficiently;
* Focus on new features that developers can use to rapidly deliver new software enhancements to their customers and their marketplaces in order to compete more impactfully and win more business in 2009.

Visual DataFlex 2009 Highlights include:
* AJAX Library Support for Web Applications - Beginning with revision 2009, the AJAX library will be officially included and supported in Visual DataFlex. Plus The Visual DataFlex 2009/15.0 Web Application Server now provides JSON support. Read more about the AJAX Library.
* Visual DataFlex Studio Enhancements - Include Design time anchor support, improved breakpoint panel, easier text selection in Code Explorer, a new Go-back option to provide "go back" points in a file, faster loading and running of large applications in the Studio via a Dependency Cache rewrite, and Debugger improvements including Conditional Breakpoints.
* Runtime Improvements - Include new Array functions, new Pos and RightPos functions, and improved icon resource handling.
* New and Improved Classes - A number of new classes and improvements to existing classes have been implemented. New classes include Hyperlink, Scrolling container, and Splitter container. Tooltips are also now supported in classes.
* Library Enhancements - Improvements have been implemented that encourage the development and use of Visual DataFlex libraries within and across development teams.

With Visual DataFlex Studio, software framework, class library and rich set of pre-programmed, data-aware controls and components, the design and implementation of Windows and Web applications is a structured, well managed process. CodeSense intelligently assists you in writing code by providing lists of context sensitive options and information.Integrated source-level debugging helps track down and fix problems quickly and easily. Studio can fully integrate custom class libraries and generate software code based on custom libraries. Table Explorer and Table Editor make database management easy. Component Explorer enables the loading of multiple Components and source-code files on separate tabs. Start Center provides dynamic functionality and valuable information and assistance to developers.

Web-enable solutions with Web Application Server
Visual DataFlex Windows and Web applications share a common technical and operating foundation so developers can reuse large portions of Windows applications to create new, browser based solutions in minimum time. The secure, high-performance Web Application Server seamlessly integrates with the Windows software environment. Build Rich Internet Applications with the AJAX Library for Visual DataFlex.
Windows-enable Web applications
Internet applications with browser, PDA or cellphone interfaces often need companion Windows applications to complete a business solution. Visual DataFlex's cross platform software components enables the rapid construction of Windows interfaces on web, Ecommerce and intranet solutions deployed with Web Application Server.
Extend Windows desktop applications to the Internet
Visual DataFlex provides robust support for XML through a class interface based on the industry standard XML Document Object Model (DOM). XML documents can be delivered to Internet URLs using Visual DataFlex's FTP and HTTP classes. The cMapiHandler class provides extensive MAPI support to read and write email.
Build Web Services and Service Oriented Architectures
Web services are driving many companies' software strategies today. Visual DataFlex makes building, publishing and consuming web services fast and easy. Click for more web services information.
Multi-user database operations are automatic
The applications you create in Visual DataFlex manage multi-user concurrency without the need for any special coding. Plus, if you elect to use one of the many client/server options available for Visual DataFlex applications, your unchanged applications will trigger the transaction abilities of the host environment. Learn more...
Data Aware Controls without the need for custom code
Writing code just to establish the links between a control and your data is a thing of the past. Visual DataFlex delivers easy to use, database independent, data-aware controls out of the box to jumpstart development and deliver working business solutions fast.
Easily Integrate COM Automation and Active-X controls
Using pre-built components enhances productivity and accelerates solution building. Visual DataFlex enables you to easily integrate the vast array of COM servers and ActiveX controls into your Visual DataFlex solutions.
"No worries" about data integrity
With Visual DataFlex, a solution's business rules and data validations are encapsulated in middle-tier Data Dictionary Objects that are automatically bound to the software interface whether it runs on the Windows desktop, in a web browser or as a web service. Data Dictionary modeling is accomplished with the Visual Data Dictionary designer allowing you to visually maintain your rules and validations without the need to work directly with source code.
Eliminate repetitive tasks and improve the consistency of your applications
Every component of your application, from the database and business rules, to forms and reports are reusable and extendable. Visual DataFlex's enhanced support for sub-classing and external classes provides the simplicity of drag and drop development for all custom controls.
High-level control when you want it

The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this fax software.