APPX 5.4.4 Available
APPX 5.4.4 is available for download from www.appx.com
The major features in this release are:
- Updated SSL certificates that will work with current versions of Java. Note that clients 5.4.3 and earlier will not be able to use the encryption in 5.4.4. The installation instructions at http://wiki.appx.com/wiki/bin/view/Main/Appx544Installation give more details and options for upgrading.
- Significant update of the reconnect feature. You now get a list of all running APPX process with the ability to re-connect, terminate or start a new session.
- For designers, the generate utilities have been updated to current standards (Form Input, Scrolling Input, Table View, etc) and the cross reference utilities are easier to access.
- Stream I/O routines can how handle binary data.
- A significant number of corrections to the HTML client.
As with all new software releases, it is recommended practice to install, run, and thoroughly test the new release in a test environment before replacing your current live system. And, of course, complete backups prior to any software upgrade are always a good idea.