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Update Information for Version 8
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13. Update Information for Version 8
The old expression mode is no longer supported.
13.1. Summary
13.1.1. General
• New object types: HTML, Chart
• New export formats: PDF, XML, MHTML
• New
variable types LL_HTML , LL_NUMERIC_LOCALIZED
and
LL_DATE_LOCALIZED
• The if() and cond() functions have been optimized
• New internal Designer variable: "LL.OutputDevice". Contains the medium the
project is being printed to.
• New Designer function Hyperlink$()
• Empty() function optionally applies implicit ATrim$()
• The names of table line definitions can be freely changed
• Each group header may trigger a page break
• The text object can have a background color
• Optional variation of character spacing in block-justified text
• Optimized preview file format, decreased file size
• Automatic backup copy when saving files in the Designer
• New compatibility option enabling Win NT-generated files containing barcodes to
be read on Win9x/ME machines.
• Better resolution for inch system.
• Changed loading behavior of List & Label extension modules, see
LL_OPTIONSTR_-LLXPATHLIST
• Support for new Windows 2000 file dialog styles
• Project sketch files can be colored, default is monochrome. See LL_OPTION_-
SKETCH_COLORDEPTH
• Possible table line definitions increased to 100 per type
• The project file description in the file dialogs can be changed (LL_OPTIONSTR_-
xxx_PRJDESCR)
• Optional: Japanese postal barcode (CM32L8BJ.LLX)
• Optional: Euro currency translation functions (CM32L8EU.LLX)
• Optional: new bitmap effect functions (Mask, Rotation, Black/White, Emboss)
(CM32L8BM.LLX)
• The CM32CR8.dll is no longer required for print-only projects.
• The new coordinate system LL_INCH_DIV_1000 might cause your user objects to
be able to deal with it. LL_OPTION_UNITS returns the current resolution,
LL_OPTION_METRICS only returns whether the system is metric or not. Therefore,
please check your use of these options. The maximum paper size in the inch/1000
resolution is restricted to approx. 83 cm on Win9x/ME systems.