Re: [ANN] Q2Pix 1.0b2 available

[Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech]

Hi John,

>   How backward compatible will an existing deployed QPix installation  be 
> with Q2Pix? I am upgrading my QPix using client to R6 this weekend in 
> anticipation of a follow on 64bit upgrade which will require upgrading to 
> Q2Pix.


Q2Pix is a new product for a new generation of 4D applications. So no, it is 
not backwards compatible with QPix.

First because we’ve all moved forward after so many years. Also because the 
recent versions of 4D are also very different - and much better, actually.

This doesn’t mean that it’s difficult, though. Get to know it and understand 
how it works, and you’ll see that it’s actually much better and easier to work 
with than the old QPix.

Q2Pix does much more and without QuickTime’s help this time. It employs a 
document concept (open document, edit document, save document), it integrates 
XMP metadata, it supports PDF (without the need of 3rd party software on 
Windows), and much more. It also uses lots of modern 4D goodness (C_OBJECT’s, 
JSON, components, widgets) which makes it much more compatible with 4D down the 
road.


> How soon do you expect to be out of beta?


There are still a couple of features to add to bring it up to parity with QPix. 
We are targeting a final release in September.


> Do you think the beta is solid enough for deployment, or should I wait until 
> you are out of beta?


The features already implemented look quite solid. A few developers have been 
using it in production since b1. 


>   I want to thank you for continuing your commitment to QPix. It has been 
> perhaps the most reliable and useful plug-in that I have deployed and your 
> support over the years has been great. I look forward to working with the new 
> version.


Thank you for the kind words, John. Working with you has always been a 
pleasure. 

Kind regards,

-Danis


> 

>> On Jul 7, 2018, at 1:27 AM, Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech 
>> <4d_tech@lists.4d.com> wrote:
>> 
>> We are excited to announce the availability of Q2Pix 1.0b2, the second 
>> public beta release of the modern successor to QPix.
>> 
>> Many thanks to our beta testers for their valuable reports and feedback.
>> 
>> Hoping you will like Q2Pix as much as we do, we look forward to hearing from 
>> you.
>> 
>> Kind regards,
>> 
>> - Escape Tech
>> 
>> ~~~
>> 
>> 
>> About Q2Pix
>> ===
>> 
>> Q2Pix is the first of a new generation of 4D Extensions. We no longer call 
>> them "plug-ins" because they are more than that. The architecture of these 
>> new products comprises 4D plug-ins, components, frameworks, open-source 
>> libraries; they work with the latest 4D versions; they make extensive use of 
>> modern 4D features such as subforms, objects and JSON.
>> 
>> 
>> Key features
>> 
>> 
>> - Full 32/64-bit, 4D v16/64 or later recommended.
>> - QuickTime-free.
>> - Exposes an object model.
>> - Document-based programming interface.
>> - A rich viewer widget with menubar, toolbar and sidebar written in pure 4D.
>> - Full support of XMP metadata.
>> - A generic XMP data editor written in pure 4D.
>> - Extensive PDF support.
>> - Extensive acquisition capabilities: TWAIN, ImageCapture, WIA.
>> - Batteries included: no third-party stuff to install.
>> 
>> Product page: <http://www.escapetech.eu/q/q2pix.html>
>> Beta download: <https://www.escapetech.eu/download/q/q2pix/Q2Pix_1.0b2.zip>
>> 
>> Beta 2 news
>> ===
>> 
>> Plug-in fixes:
>> 
>> * Plug-in area crash under v17 on macOS.
>> * Wrong path names of acquired images on Windows.
>> * Minor memory leaks.
>> 
>> New features:
>> 
>> * In auto-zoom mode the plug-in area can now stretch/enlarge the image.
>> * Scrollbars auto-hide as appropriate. This behavior and individual 
>> scrollbar visibility can be controlled via the area properties.
>> * Added the following effect filters:
>> + Brightness
>> + Contrast (macOS only, atm)
>> + GaussianBlur
>> + Invert
>> 
>> In the components:
>> 
>> * ImgDlog_GetEffect presents an effect dialog with a preview and returns the 
>> selected filter name and parameters.
>> * ImgArea_ApplyEffect presents an effect dialog and applies the selected 
>> filter to image in the area (live preview).
>> * The Image Control widget supports the effect dialog via the ImgCmd_Effect 
>> handler method. The default widget configuration includes this option under 
>> the Image menu.
>> * Minor fixes.
>> 
>&g

[ANN] Q2Pix 1.0b2 available

[Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech]

We are excited to announce the availability of Q2Pix 1.0b2, the second public 
beta release of the modern successor to QPix.

Many thanks to our beta testers for their valuable reports and feedback.

Hoping you will like Q2Pix as much as we do, we look forward to hearing from 
you.

Kind regards,

- Escape Tech

~~~


About Q2Pix
===

Q2Pix is the first of a new generation of 4D Extensions. We no longer call them 
"plug-ins" because they are more than that. The architecture of these new 
products comprises 4D plug-ins, components, frameworks, open-source libraries; 
they work with the latest 4D versions; they make extensive use of modern 4D 
features such as subforms, objects and JSON.


Key features


- Full 32/64-bit, 4D v16/64 or later recommended.
- QuickTime-free.
- Exposes an object model.
- Document-based programming interface.
- A rich viewer widget with menubar, toolbar and sidebar written in pure 4D.
- Full support of XMP metadata.
- A generic XMP data editor written in pure 4D.
- Extensive PDF support.
- Extensive acquisition capabilities: TWAIN, ImageCapture, WIA.
- Batteries included: no third-party stuff to install.

Product page: 
Beta download: 

Beta 2 news
===

Plug-in fixes:

* Plug-in area crash under v17 on macOS.
* Wrong path names of acquired images on Windows.
* Minor memory leaks.

New features:

* In auto-zoom mode the plug-in area can now stretch/enlarge the image.
* Scrollbars auto-hide as appropriate. This behavior and individual scrollbar 
visibility can be controlled via the area properties.
* Added the following effect filters:
  + Brightness
  + Contrast (macOS only, atm)
  + GaussianBlur
  + Invert

In the components:

* ImgDlog_GetEffect presents an effect dialog with a preview and returns the 
selected filter name and parameters.
* ImgArea_ApplyEffect presents an effect dialog and applies the selected filter 
to image in the area (live preview).
* The Image Control widget supports the effect dialog via the ImgCmd_Effect 
handler method. The default widget configuration includes this option under the 
Image menu.
* Minor fixes.

Added to the docs:

* Raster Image Filters in the Programming guide.
* Raster Filter Reference in the Reference section.
* Various fixes.

~~~

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[ANN] Escape has a new home

[Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech]

Dear all,

After 27 years operating out of Greece, our team is moving our business to 
nearby Bulgaria. 

We have established a new company in Sofia, Escape Tech Ltd, that has the same 
ownership structure and is managed by Christos KONIDARIS, a co-founder of 
Escape and valuable team member since day one.

For our customers the transition will be barely noticeable -- changes will be 
limited to accounting. The things that matter remain unchanged: you will still 
be in touch with the same people, you will still use the same products, you 
will still enjoy the usual, high level of our support. 

Old email addresses (@escape.gr) will still work in addition to new ones 
(@escapetech.eu). Our new, revised website is at . 
Please take a moment to visit it, update your bookmarks, and follow our new 
Twitter account (@escapetech_eu) to stay informed of new releases.


Our forthcoming releases will be done from the new company. In the meantime, we 
never ceased working on the products full speed: our new and great Q2Pix, 
flanked by 64-bit versions of QDrop and QGrid, will complete your 64-bit 
toolkit and get you ready to move to 4D v16 64-bit and further.


We thank you all so much for trusting us all these years!


-Christos PISTOFIDIS
Director, Escape OE

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[ANN] QDrop 1.8b2 -- Public Beta

[Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech]

We are happy to release QDrop 1.8b2 to public testing. The new version adds 
compatibility with v15, v16 and v17 (beta) on 32/64-bit architectures, and gets 
rid of the last remaining traces of QuickTime.


Key features

• Full 32/64-bit.
• QuickTime-free: QT-related magic types removed.
• Obsolete stuff removed.


Download location

Direct download: 


New company and website

From now on our team's business goes through a new company that we established 
in Bulgaria, Escape Tech Ltd. Old emails will still work and there's a new 
website, 

--

We look forward to hearing from you.


Kind regards,

- Escape Tech Ltd

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[ANN] Q2Pix 1.0b1 -- Public Beta

[Danis Georgiadis via 4D_Tech]

We are excited to present Q2Pix 1.0b1, the first public beta release of the 
modern successor to QPix.


About Q2Pix
===

Q2Pix is the first of a new generation of 4D Extensions. We no longer call them 
"plug-ins" because they are more than that. The architecture of these new 
products comprises 4D plug-ins, components, frameworks, open-source libraries; 
they work with the latest 4D versions; they make extensive use of modern 4D 
features such as subforms, objects and JSON.


Key features


- Full 32/64-bit, 4D v16/64 recommended.
- QuickTime-free.
- Exposes an object model.
- Document-based programming interface.
- A rich viewer widget with menubar, toolbar and sidebar written in pure 4D.
- Full support of XMP metadata.
- A generic XMP data editor written in pure 4D.
- Extensive PDF support.
- Extensive acquisition capabilities: TWAIN, ImageCapture, WIA.
- Batteries included: no third-party stuff to install.


Disclaimer
==

The few things which are missing in Q2Pix 1.0b1 will be completed in the next 
beta round. In the meantime, please use the demo database and documentation to 
familiarize yourself with the new programming style and be ready for porting 
your existing projects to Q2Pix.


Download location
=

Please visit  and follow the download link.

—

Hoping you will like Q2Pix as much as we do, we look forward to hearing from 
you.


Kind regards,

- Escape Tech


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