PrimalScript 2011 creates Unicode files by default. There are some exceptions, like XML files, which are created as UTF-8 files. While generally Unicode is the way to go with international characters and mixed languages and so forth there are some occasions where another encoding has to be used. Once you have a file opened in […]
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Technically Speaking
How well do you know PrimalScript or PrimalForms? Do you have the writing skills necessary to write a detailed technical manual for our products? If so, SAPIEN is looking for someone to write a clear, understandable and detailed manual for our products. We are really looking for people with significant writing experience, a good knowledge […]
Service Release (2/13/2012)
New versions of PrimalScript 2011, PrimalForms 2011, PrimalSQL 2011 and PrimalXML 2011 are available. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalScript 2011 v6.0.162 UPD: Installer changed to install debugger as shared componentFIX: Various installer fixesFIX: Minor enhancements and improvementsADD: Error message if database connection fails PrimalForms 2011 v2.0.20 […]
Service Release (1/19/2012)
New versions of PrimalScript 2011, and PrimalForms 2011 are available. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalScript 2011 v6.0.158 UPD: Misc. improvements and bug fixes.ADD: Manual chapters added to the Document Explorer PrimalForms 2011 v2.0.19 UPD: Inserts Default Assemblies if they are missingUPD: Spotlight Article ListFIX: Caching issues […]
Docking windows and tabbed views
All SAPIEN Software has docking panels of some kind or another. Combine a multi-tabbed environment like PrimalScript with docked multi-tabbed panels and it can get a bit overwhelming if you dragged your output windows somewhere by accident and can’t get it back to where you think it should be. Let’s look at the overall layout […]
Why is there a shield on my icon?
If you package your script with PrimalScript’s or PrimalForm’s packager you have the option of including a manifest. This manifest can be used to make your executable file prompt for elevation when executed. It’s easy to spot the difference between an application that will prompt for elevation and one that does not by looking at […]
Service Release (12/9/2011)
New versions of PrimalScript 2011, PrimalForms 2011, and PrimalSQL 2011 are available. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalScript 2011 v6.0.157 Fix: Allow easier default template creationNew: New default skin setting (Office 2010)Fix: Script2Exe not signing executablesFix: Crash if PowerShell profile corrupted or read access prohibited PrimalForms 2011 […]
How to make a default file template in PrimalScript.
When you create a new file in PrimalScript you have several options: 1. Click on the File New button in the toolbar 2. Click the little arrow next to it to create a specific type of file 3. Select File – New… and choose a specific type form the menu 4. Press Ctrl+N to create […]
Service Release (11/8/2011)
New versions of PrimalScript 2011, PrimalForms 2011, PrimalSQL 2011, and PrimalForms 2009 are available. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalScript 2011 v6.0.152 + Compiled ActiveXPosh for PowerShell V2+ Document explorer cannot be switched off for VBScript and PowerShell+ Debugging VBScript can result in Error message when stepping+ Add […]
Service Release (10/4/2011)
New versions of PrimalScript 2011, PrimalForms 2011, PrimalSQL 2011, and PrimalXML 2011 are available. Registered users can download the latest service builds from MySAPIEN. Release Notes: PrimalScript 2011 v6.0.152 ADD: Support %ForceSTA% for PowerShell scripts ADD: Menu topic to debug script with elevation FIX: Filter used as member of an object results in faulty code […]