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Version: 2025
MyGuidedTour
The MyGuidedTour variable is used to handle the current Guided Tour. The MyGuidedTour variable is used to get the characteristics of the GuidedTour variable used.
Parameters of the procedure used by NearbyShareSend
WLanguage procedure ("callback") called by NearbyShareSend to notify whether or not the data was sent successfully.
RibbonAdaptSize (Function)
Adapts the size of the controls found in a Ribbon control according to the size of their caption.
Error 1009: The member of the class is private
Constants for managing the multi-touch
SchedulerSelectedRange (Function)
Returns the start or end date and time of the time slot selected in a Scheduler control.
FaxResume (Function)
Re-enables a fax paused in the spooler (pending fax).
StyleID (Property)
The StyleID property gets and sets the identifier of the style associated with an element.
The AWP technology (Active WEBDEV Page)
PC SOFT proposes a new technology...
zipNbPartNeeded (Example)
Usage example of the zipNbPartNeeded function
DocEndModification (Function)
Signals the end of the grouping of a set of operations into a single event (undo/redo management).
InsertReference (Function)
Adds the reference of an object at given position in a one-dimensional array.
<Tab>.Close (Function)
Closes a dynamic pane in a Tab control.
IndentFirstLine (Property)
The IndentFirstLine property gets and sets the indent of the first line of an element.
WINDEV 2025 Tutorial - Table of contents
Seeks and retrieves the records (Salesforce objects) deleted during the specified period.
Keyword properties
You can change the characteristics of a keyword at any time in the keyword properties...
tapiCallDuring (Function)
Returns the duration of the call (difference between the start date and time of call and the end date and time of call).
SpreadsheetDeleteImage (Function)
Deletes an image from the current worksheet in a Spreadsheet control.
StartDatePeriodDisplayed (Property)
The StartDatePeriodDisplayed property gets the start date of the range displayed in a Scheduler or Organizer control of a report.
<Word Processing>.EndModification (Function)
Indicates the end of a series of actions performed in a Word Processing control in a single event ("undo/redo").
Recycle bin functions
List of functions for managing the recycle bin
<Command variable>.ReadStandardOutput (Function)
Reads standard output data, for the command executed in console mode.
WiFiSelectNetworkCard (Function)
Selects the Wi-Fi network card that will be used for the next calls to the WiFi functions.
HtmlFormat (Property)
The HtmlFormat property is used to:
  • find out whether an edit control accepts the input in HTML format.
  • modify the input format of an edit control.
15. Project Management Hub
Changes or returns the visibility status of the refresh bar in a Looper control.
SysNameExe (Function)
Returns the name and full path of an application.
DLNA/UPnP functions
The following WLanguage functions are used to handle UPnP devices
Snap to grid
The different editors of WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile allow you to align the elements via a snap-on grid...
Camera/Video functions (prefix syntax)
Closes the current browser window and stops the execution of the current code.
9. Queries
Reads the data found on the output buffer of the SSH session.
4. Monitor your applications
Displays the first image for the scroll.
HCreationIfNotFound (Example)
Usage example of the HCreationIfNotFound function
xmlSignatureVerification (Variable type)
The xmlSignatureVerification type is used to define the information required to verify an XML signature.
EmulateSimulator (Function)
Emulates the window of the mobile (Android/iOS) simulator.
PreviousStep (Property)
The PreviousStep property defines whether or not the user can go to the previous step of a Guided Tour.
<Window>.EdDo (Window)
Runs an action (defined programmatically) and enables Undo/Redo operations on this action.
ImageLast (Function)
Displays the last image for the scroll.
zipNbFile (Example)
Usage example of the zipNbFile function
7. Source Code Manager (SCM)
A window can:
  • Receive parameters when it is opened.
  • Return values when it is closed.
<Source>.EndNoModif (Function)
Unlocks a file that was locked by the same program with HNoModif.
DDERecipient (Function)
Identifies the recipient of a DDE connection.
<Image>.First (Function)
Displays the first image for the scroll.
ReplicDeleteSubscription (Function)
Deletes the subscription of a replication on the replication server.
gpwCheckPassword (Function)
Checks a password (encrypted or not).
<Connection variable>.DeleteScheduling (Function)
Delete a scheduled item on an HFSQL server: scheduled task (stored procedure), backup, optimization, refresh of a materialized view.
SearchAAF (Property)
The SearchAAF property is used to:
  • find out whether the search via AAF is enabled on a non-editable Combo Box control,
  • enable (or not) the search via AAF on a non-editable Combo Box control.
PublicationDate (Property)
The PublicationDate property gets the date an element was last accessed.
<Window>.EdSelect (Function)
Returns one of the controls selected when the interface is modified by the end user ("Allow end users to modify the UI" option enabled).
<docFragment variable>.ClearFormatting (Function)
Replaces the current formatting of a selection with the default formatting.
Operations performed on sequence diagrams
The following paragraphs explain...
<upnpDevice variable>.GetMute (Function)
Retrieves the 'Mute' status of a UPnP device.
4. HFSQL Classic
MyChildWindow is used to handle the child window of the current window.
SchedulerWorkingHourResource (Function)
Used to indicate the specific working hours per day and per resource in a Scheduler control.
<Image>.Occurrence (Function)
Returns the total number of images taken into account by the scroll.
WDContinueError: Resume after error
This function forces the execution to resume after an error...
Token functions (prefix syntax)
Token functions in "Text token" Edit controls.
13. Managing business rules
WINDEV Mobile allows you to manage business rules.
1. Communication with WINDEV Mobile
WINDEV Mobile includes several communication functions for different fields.
KanbanListIndex (Function)
Returns the index of a list in a Kanban control.
Error 107: Redefinition of the parameter
The Notification keyword can correspond to:
Error 530: The -- operator is not allowed
To simplify the reading in the controls used to view large volumes of data, the end user has the ability to zoom the data found in the control...
FlexJustifyContent (Property)
The FlexJustifyContent property gets and sets the alignment of items in the Flexbox control along the main axis (corresponding CSS property: "justify-content").
TrustedCertificateReset (Function)
Removes all the certificates added by TrustedCertificateAdd.
What is a database?
A database is an organized collection of data for a particular purpose (e.g., manage orders)...
8. Traffic statistics of dynamic websites
Modifies the background image of a window and specifies the display mode of this image.
1. Deploying a static website
The Pascal string of type corresponds to a length-prefixed string (this length is stored as a byte value). This type of variable is kept for backward compatibility.
docElementText (Variable type)
The DocElementText type is used to handle the characteristics of a Text element found in a DocElement variable.
SysNotificationSend (Function)
Sends an interactive notification to the system in order to be displayed.
PanelDetach (Function)
Detaches a Dockable Panel control to transform it into a floating window.
Parameters of the procedure used by the ProximityShareAttendConnection function (Notification)
WLanguage procedure (also called "callback") called by the ShareProximityAttendConnection function to notify the connection status with a remote device.t
MapItineraryDistance (Function)
Calculates the distance of an itinerary in a Map control.
grRealTimeInterval (Function)
Sets the time interval visible in a time chart with real-time display.
EmulateInfo (Function)
Emulates the next call to Info and automatically clicks the "OK" button.
SelectedTextWithTag (Property)
The SelectedTextWithTag property is used to get or change the text selected in a rich edit control (RTF or HTML) with HTML or RTF formatting tags.
Zoom in the different editors
All editors of WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile allow you to zoom in on the different elements displayed in the editor...
<Image variable>.DrawShadow (Function)
Adds a shadow effect on an image found in an Image variable.
SysThumbnailDeleteButton (Function)
Deletes one of the buttons found in the thumbnail of the application from the taskbar.
BTOpenDeviceProperties (Function)
Opens the window of properties for a Bluetooth device.
TestCheckNull (Function)
Checks whether an expression is Null in assertive programming and in automated test mode.
nWDInitProject: Project initialization code
Run the project initialization code...
Spatial data functions (prefix syntax)
Lit la valeur d'un des paramètres d'animation défini pour un champ Image.
Hasp constants
The Hasp constants are as follows...
<Chart>.Scatter3DAltitudeColor (Function)
Defines the different colors used according to the altitude levels of a series found in a 3D Scatter chart.
ERR_DISCONNECTED_EXEC
Displays the next plane of a Sliding Banner control.
Address (Property)
The Address property is used to:
  • Establish a connection between the Conference control (and the associated stream) and the receiver. This property is equivalent to StreamConnect.
  • Get the address of the last outgoing connection request.
Testing the WEBDEV Application Server setup with an example
To simplify the reading in the controls used to view large volumes of data, the end user has the ability to zoom the data found in the control...
Information 2102: 'Long' does not exist anymore: the integers are coded on 4 bytes
Downloads a file from a remote drive to the user's computer.
BrowserShare (Function)
Starts the device's native share functionality.
RTFAdd (Function)
Adds a character string (in RTF or not) at the end of RTF edit control, RTF control in a report or character string containing a text in RTF.
spIterationCount (Property)
The spIterationCount property is used to:
  • Get the iteration count of the hash algorithm used for an item of type "Password". This property can be used for items of type "Password" defined in the data model editor or programmatically.
  • Sets the iteration count of the hash algorithm used for an item of type "Password" (only for "Password" items described programmatically).
LogDirectory (Property)
The LogDirectory property is used to manage the directory of the log file described in the database schema.
<Image>AnimationGetParameter (Function)
Reads the value of one of the animation parameters defined for an Image field.
gpwBiometricAuthentication (Function)
Enables biometric authentication for the connected user or retrieves the current status for the connected user.
<Pivot Table>.Collapse (Function)
Collapses the data found in a Pivot Table control according to a row header or to a column header.
IIS Version 7 to 10
Returns the list of files found in an archive.
Functions for managing Pivot Table controls (prefix syntax)
Functions for managing Pivot Table controls (prefix syntax)
The Sidebar control
The Sidebar control gives access to different options...
Copying controls from the page editor
The controls can be copied from the page editor...
<Image variable>.Clear (Function)
Clears the content of an Image variable and fills it with the specified color.
tapiCallStart (Function)
Returns the date and time of the beginning of call (incoming or outgoing call).
HMigrateLinkedCompositeKey (Function)
Migrates the values of the linked composite keys coming from a file in Hyper File 5.5 format to the HFSQL Classic format.
MatFill (Example)
Usage example of the MatFill function
ScanGet (Function)
Retrieves the characteristics of a scanner in a variable of type Scanner.
10. Internal window
The Internal Window control is used to include a window (and its code) in another window. At runtime, the internal window will be dynamically merged with the host window.
IntervalYSecondaryAxis (Property)
The IntervalYSecondaryAxis property gets the interval between marks on the secondary Y-axis.
grWndSize (Function)
Defines the size of the window containing the chart.
NotesOpenDatabase (Function)
Gives access to the documents managed by Lotus Notes.
<Window>.Restore (Function)
Displays a WINDEV window to its initial size.
LDAPListAttribute (Function)
Lists the object attributes in an LDAP server.
NotesNbAttachment (Function)
Returns the number of files attached to an item of the current document in Lotus Notes.
Looper controls populated programmatically: Operations in WLanguage
Here is an overview of how to handle Looper controls populated programmatically in WLanguage.
CodeEditorGetError (Function)
Gets a compilation error from the code in the Code Editor control.
ASPExecute (Function)
Calls an external .asp script and returns the result in a string.
MapDeleteImage (Function)
Deletes an image drawn on the map displayed in a Map control.
GenerateGeometricImage (Function)
Randomly generates an image with geometric shapes. This image can be used to temporarily fill an Image control, for example.
NbState (Property)
The NbState property gets and sets the number of states of an image.
TwainSourceWidth (Function)
Returns the width (in millimeters) of the document captured by a Twain device.
Error 1029: The access to the base class is restricted by a protected inheritance
Informations sur un paramètre d'une API
<AuthToken>.Revoke (Function)
Revokes a JSON Web Token (JWT).
Debugging a connection to an HFSQL server
The stored procedures and the triggers are debugged from the environment, with real execution on the server...
Query based on query
Queries can be based on items from another query...
Programming overview in C and C++
Several print modes are available for a report.
Resource
The Resource property is used to manage the resource associated with an appointment.
DefaultFunctions (Property)
The DefaultFunctions property gets and sets the list of functions available by default in the Code Editor control, or with the Compile, ExecuteCode or EvaluateExpression functions.
WEBDEV: Pages created by the RAD "pages"
The page creation wizard shows different types of pages associated with HFSQL tables...
gglOverride (Variable type)
The gglOverride type is used to define information about event notification overrides.
SpreadsheetSelectWorksheet (Function)
Selects a worksheet (identified by its name) in a Spreadsheet control.
TestCheckTrue (Function)
Checks whether an expression is set to True in assertive programming and in automated test mode.
WDInst: Manipulating the files to install
By default, the files to install are...
AnimationDuration (Property)
The AnimationDuration property sets the animation duration of the effect applied to the target control of a Guided Tour.
<PolygonGeo variable>.SerializeWKT (Function)
Serializes a geographic polygon using the Well-Known Text (WKT) format.
Defining specific character sets in HFSQL tables
When an application displays or saves data in HFSQL tables, this data is typed in the current language...
Modifying the query content
The queries are used to easily select the records coming from one or more files, matching one or more selection criteria, ...
Tutorial
A tutorial is delivered with WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile...
LDAPValidateModify (Function)
Validates the modification of an existing object in an LDAP server.
AnimationMinFPS (Function)
Configures the minimum number of images per second in order for the animations (transition effects) to be enabled in the controls.
DDEError (Function)
Returns the runtime status report of a DDE function.
OCR constants
Creates a reader used to read an XML document without loading it in memory.
<Image>.AnimationSetParameter (Function)
Changes one of the animation parameters used for a moving image (in an Image field).
UPNPModifyContrast (Function)
Modifies the contrast of a UPnP device.
1. Project and database schema
Positions on the element found before the current element of a memory area and returns the value of this element.
GroupDelete (Function)
Deletes the current group of contacts from a Lotus Notes or Outlook address book.
Username (Property)
The Username property gets and sets the user's name.
Hasp (Function)
Interrogates an electronic HASP key (HASP-3, HASP-4, MemoHasp or NetHasp).
SysNumberScreen (Function)
Returns the number of screens currently connected to the current computer.
FlexColumnGap (Property)
The FlexColumnGap property gets and sets the size of the gutter that separates the columns of a Flexbox control.
FormulaBarVisible (Property)
The FormulaBarVisible property is used to:
  • Determine if a formula bar is displayed in a Spreadsheet control.
  • Show or hide a formula bar in a Spreadsheet control.
MySQL Native Connector: Special features
The Native MySQL Connector (also called "Native MySQL Access") creates "InnoDB" tables to support locks and transactions on a MySQL database...
The OLE control
The OLE control is used to handle an OLE object...
PanelActivate (Function)
Activates a panel when several panels are docked together.
Check: Sending an email
The monitoring robot will...
SpreadsheetGetSelection (Function)
Retrieves the list of selected cells in a Spreadsheet control found in a window.
BackgroundImagePrinted (Property)
The property ImageFondImprimé allows you to:
  • Determine if the background image of a report (form or other) should be printed.
  • Print (or not) the background image of a report.
Operations performed on use case diagrams
The following paragraphs explain...
WLanguage procedure called by zipAddFileList
WLanguage procedure ("Callback") used by zipAddFileList to manage the progress of files being added to the archive.
Linestring2DAddPoint (Function)
Adds a new point to a 2D linestring.
WEBDEV scheduled task management functions
The following functions are used to manage scheduled WEBDEV tasks:
Generating SQL scripts
The content of an analysis can be exported in the format of SQL scripts for a specified database (SQL Server, Oracle, ...
The Switch control
Switch controls (also called "Toggle controls") are now commonly used in interfaces...
TransparencyMode (Property)
The TransparencyMode property gets and sets the transparency mode of an image.
ClipboardUnicode (Function)
Returns the text found in the clipboard in Unicode format.
SysNotificationRemoveID (Function)
Removes all previously sent interactive notifications that match the specified identifier (ID).
PVTCollapse (Function)
Collapses the data found in a Pivot Table control according to a row header or to a column header.
<Polygon2D variable>.IsValid (Function)
Checks whether the specified 2D polygon is valid according to the OGC rules.
The "Stock" charts
The Stock charts are used to represent the variations in the values of shares...
DDE errors
When a DDE function fails (returns False for example), ErrorInfo allows you to find out the number of the corresponding error...
List (Property)
The List property is used to handle the different lists of a Kanban control. You can add, modify or delete lists from a Kanban control, or navigate between them.
WinEdDo (Function)
Runs an action (defined programmatically) and enables Undo/Redo operations on this action.
eDefaultMemCurrency (Function)
Identifies or modifies the stored currency used by default.
GglListContactByRequest (Function)
Retrieves a list of contacts from custom parameters.
VisualEffect (Property)
The VisualEffect property allows you to apply a visual effect on a control or group of controls in a window.
GanttListLink (Function)
Lists the links in a Gantt Chart column in a Table or TreeView Table control.
Creating, editing and deleting a style (help system)
WINDEV allows you to manipulate the styles defined for a help system (HLP or CHM file)...
Functions for managing arrays (prefix syntax)
List of functions for managing arrays
<Gantt chart>.ListLink (Function)
Lists the links in a Gantt Chart column in a Table or TreeView Table control.
Parameters of the procedure used by the ShareProximityRequestConnection function (Notification)
Callback from the function PartageProximitéDemandeConnexion1.Cb for the parameter CallbackConnexion
ClipboardHeight (Function)
Calculates the height of an image (in bitmap format) found in the clipboard.
Queue, stack and list functions
List of Queue, Stack and List functions
OrgOccurrence (Function)
Returns the number of elements found in an Organization Chart control.
How to create a menu?
Adds an exception beside Google Analytics.
apDisableAction (Function)
Disables the execution of an action found in an action plan.
WidgetProcedure (Function)
Specifies the procedure that will be called when the user clicks an iOS 14 widget.
SysValidHandle (Function)
Checks the validity of a window handle.
gpwOAuthParameters (Variable type)
The gpwOAuthParameters type allows you to define all the information needed for authentication to the User Groupware via an application that uses the OAuth 2.0 standard.
Matrix functions
List of functions for managing matrices
<PDF reader>.GetSignatureDate (Function)
Gets the date of one of the signatures of a PDF document.
HandwrittenInput (Property)
The HandwrittenInput property is used to manage stylus or mouse input (Windows XP Tablet PC or Windows Vista, respectively).
Before calling the Free Technical Support
The operations to perform before calling the Technical Support...
HandleParentNext (Function)
Forces the parent of the next window to open.
Error 705: The property does not exist on this type
Colors an area in a picLayer variable.
WDADMINEXE: Version management
The "Versions" tab of WDADMINEXE is used to manage from the server the versions installed on the client computers...
Linestring (Property)
The Linestring property is used to define the different linestrings that constitute a MultiLinestring.
Registry functions
List of functions for managing the registry
VisibleOutsideWindow (Property)
The VisibleOutsideWindow property is used to:
  • determine if a button is visible even if its position (X,Y) is outside the border of the window (entirely or partially).
  • modify the visibility of an "off-window" button.
RTFSelection (Function)
Modifies or lists the attributes of the text currently selected in an RTF field (in a WINDEV window or report).
VisibleEndUser (Property)
The VisibleEndUser property is used to:
  • Find out whether an item is visible or not to the end users. This item was defined in the data model editor or programmatically.
  • Define whether an item must be visible or not to the end users (only for items defined programmatically).
IncomingData (Property)
The Receive property is used to identify and modify the type of incoming data transferred by the stream.
7. Available controls in a window
WINDEV Mobile includes several types of controls
BitcoinCoreBlockCount (Function)
Returns the size of the blockchain known by the Bitcoin node (i.e. the number of blocks created since January 3, 2009). This makes it possible, for example, to calculate the approximate date of the next halving.
HTMLEditorInsertTable (Function)
Inserts a table at the cursor position in an HTML Editor control.
Functions for managing Multiline Zone controls (prefix syntax)
Functions for manipulating Multiline Zone controls (prefix syntax).
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