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CapeSoft xFiles 4

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Introduction

CapeSoft xFiles is a collection of classes written in Clarion to deal with XML formatted text.It includes both a Stream-based parser, and also a Tree-based parser. Stream-based parsers are optimized for speed, Tree-based parsers are slower, but allow extra functionality. By including both, xFiles allows you to choose the correct parser for the correct situation.

xFiles is tightly integrated to Clarion data structures, meaning that it understands Tables (Files), Views, Queues and Groups. Creating XML from these structures, or consuming XML into these structures is very straight-forward. Nested structures (Groups and Queues inside other Groups and Queues) are supported, as are Views with multiple nested Joins. (Views are Read Only, you can create XML from a View, but you don't read XML into a VIEW).

XML is used in many different places as a way to exchange data between programs. Some of the more common structures (SOAP for web services, and OpenSpreadsheet XML for Excel Spreadsheets) are also included.

xFiles is primarily used by writing code in embeds, but it is also integrated into other tools, like NetTalk (for creating SOAP-based Web Services), SendTo (for creating spreadsheet XML files) and so on.

xFiles originally started with a streaming parser, which emphasizes performance. xFiles 4 adds a tree parser which allows a much finer control over the content of the XML. In this documentation it's important to know when a section applies to the streaming parser, the tree parser, or both.

Webinar

The xFiles 4 release webinar can be found at ClarionLive.com.

Online Code Generator

xFiles makes possible an online Clarion Code generator for XML loading and saving. This tool inspects some same XML that you provide, and then generates appropriate Clarion structures, and xFiles code, for creating or consuming that XML. This greatly reduces the time it takes to use XML in your program.

Requirements

xFiles 4 requires StringTheory 3, and CapeSoft Reflection (which is a free tool).

Features


Overview of xFiles 4 New Features

This section serves as a quick primer for those programmers used to xFiles 3 (and earlier). It highlights important new features, and refers to documentation on those features. Note 1: the xFileXML class has been renamed to xFilesStream. However the old name, xFileXML has been kept for backwards compatibility, and it will still work. For new work don't use that name though.

Upgrading

xFiles 4 is a drop-in upgrade to xFiles 3. Apart from adding the StringTheory and Reflection global extensions in your application, no other changes are required.
Upgrade pricing is available - see below.

Compatible With

Clarion 8 Yes
Clarion 9 / 9.1 Yes
Clarion 10 Yes
Clarion 11/ 11.1 Yes
Clarion Templates Yes
ABC Templates Yes
AnyScreen Yes
Hand-Coded Projects Yes
Local Mode Yes
DLL Mode Yes
Multi DLL Yes

Documentation & Support

Documentation for the product is available here.

Go here for further support.

Cost

xFiles 4 requires StringTheory 3, and CapeSoft Reflection.

The price of xFiles is $149.  It is available for purchase from ClarionShop.

Current owners of xFiles upgrade for $99. The upgrade is available for purchase from via ClarionShop

For other payment options please contact us here.

Refund Policy

CapeSoft believes that if you aren't satisfied with our products, we would like them back - and we will refund you the money. This allows you to purchase our products with confidence. You can read our full refund policy here.
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