
This release of the BASh 4D Component includes 24 new methods, a whole
new module of code, some bug fixes, and many improvements in the
documentation.

Versions of BASh for 4D v6.7.x, 4D v6.8.x (carbonized), and 4D v7.0.x
are available in this release.

New versions of the Affix BASh document are also included.

The 4D Pack plugin is a required part of the BASh component. A copy of
versions 6.7.1, 6.8.2, and 7.0.0m of the plugin has been included with
the BASh archive for your convenience.

Make certain you read the section of the manual entitled 'Updating to
BASh v1.8.5'. There is important additions made to this version of
BASh for whether you are using 4D v6.7.x, 4D v6.8.x, or 4D v7.0.x.

Contained in the BASh component archive is a copy of what we
affectionately call the z_Library. Basically, the z_Library provides
documentation, containing in 4D methods, for all of our naming
conventions and code structure templates. The methods are contained in
a small Insider v6.7.x, v6.8.x, and v7.0.x libraries which you can use
to import directly into your projects. At DSTi, no project exists
without this documentation; we suggest that your development efforts
also always include integrated developer documentation.

All total, the v1.8.5 release of the BASh component consists of 477
methods across 32 modules.  The manual is almost 600 pages long and
still growing!

And, like all previous releases, all of the code within the BASh
component is ready to use immediately. There are no compiler issues to
be concerned about; all of the variables are typed in compiler methods
for even the most stringent 4D developers. Just install the component
in your structure and start calling the methods within it. It is
really that simple!

Watch for announcements about updates which will become available, as
we are continually working on finishing off the documentation and
adding new features to the BASh component.

As you have come to expect, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is committed
to providing the support, service, quality, and compatibility which
any modern software developer requires in their tools' vendors. Feel
free to contact us at any time if you have any questions or problems
with the software in the BASh component. And, of course, feature
requests are always welcome.



SUPPORT

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pertaining to this software, feel free to contact us at any time. Full
contact information for Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is available by
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Enjoy!



Steven G. Willis, sgwillis@deepskytech.com
President, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
http://www.deepskytech.com/
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