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4D


4D is a relational DBMS that is integrated with an IDE and a proprietary programming language. It allows users to create custom graphical interfaces to work with their database, which can then be run on Windows or Mac OS systems to edit a locally stored database file. 4D can also run as a server so that multiple clients can manage a single database. The latest version of 4D includes "4D for iOS Preview" which creates a customizable iOS app for viewing database contents.[04][05][03]

Country of Origin
FR
Start Year
1984 [06]
Former Names
4th Dimension, Silver Surfer
Project Type
Commercial
Operating Systems
iOS, macOS, Windows
License
Proprietary

Database Entry

4D


4D is a relational DBMS that is integrated with an IDE and a proprietary programming language. It allows users to create custom graphical interfaces to work with their database, which can then be run on Windows or Mac OS systems to edit a locally stored database file. 4D can also run as a server so that multiple clients can manage a single database. The latest version of 4D includes "4D for iOS Preview" which creates a customizable iOS app for viewing database contents.[04][05][03]

History


4D was originally developed under the name "Silver Surfer" in the 1980s as a DBMS for the Macintosh platform.

Data Model


Query Interface


Citations

6 sources
  1. Fast development platform for business apps | 4D 4d.com
  2. https://doc.4d.com/4Dv21R2/index.en.html 4d.com
  3. 4th Dimension (software) - Wikipedia wikipedia.org
  4. Why 4D | 4D 4d.com
  5. FAQ · 4D for iOS 4d.com
  6. About us | 4D 4d.com
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