Tech Tip: Query Editor in 4D v14 generates ".4df" in JSON
PRODUCT: 4D | VERSION: 14.0 | PLATFORM: Mac & Win
Published On: April 11, 2014
When saving a query with the query editor prior to v13, it would only save to a specific query setting. The setting in the ".4df" file could not be modified easily. In v14, the saved query is now formatted to JSON. The picture below shows an example:
Benefits with the query editor file:
- Can import query in JSON.
- Can build and modify the query editor file for specific search.
- Can build the file from a text editor.
- Can generate query systems through an application.
- Can use it in other programming environments.