Session Catalog

Learn about the new development features in PowerBuilder 2025 R2. Topics covered include code editor productivity and navigation improvements, dynamic DPI support, IDE usability enhancements, multilingual runtime resources, SVG support, advanced executable security flags (beta), and updates to PowerServer and PowerClient. The session also highlights key enhancements to DataWindow/DataStore, Jump, Source Control, Solution management, CrypterObject, WebBrowser, RibbonView, and SMTPClient.

Learn the challenges behind the transformation of a multi-tenant 60k-user PowerServer success story in the Italian Healthcare. Topics covered include: an all-round description of the application metrics, the software architecture, the service model and the key functionality. In addition, a list of many pros and few cons is discussed: the key differences between PowerBuilder native code techniques, as well as PowerServer extensions, when deployed as installable-web-app (IWA) with PS 2020 versus installable-cloud-app (ICA) with PS 2022 and 2025.

Learn how to automatically convert classic menus into a modern RibbonBar style using the new DisplayMenuAsRibbonBar (DMARB) feature. Topics covered include an overview of the DMARB feature set in PowerBuilder 2025, how to enable, configure, and program it, key considerations for MDI applications such as toolbar handling and dynamic switching between menu and ribbon modes, and techniques for fine-tuning the Ribbon UI—including themes, Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) setup, and dynamic behaviors.

Learn how to interact bidirectionally with Python code from PowerBuilder by using C# as a bridge through Python.NET. Topics covered include why Python integration is valuable for PowerBuilder applications, modern approaches for connecting PowerBuilder with Python, and multiple integration methods such as using Python.NET through a classic custom wrapper or through PyPb, a self-created framework, as well as integrating via a Web API. The session concludes with a live demonstration showcasing these techniques in action.

Learn how PowerBuilder 2025 developers can integrate ChatGPT to bring the power of conversational AI into enterprise applications. Topics covered include how to call ChatGPT directly from PowerBuilder using its native HTTPClient object; handling the retrieved data in JSON and processing it within PowerBuilder for practical use in applications.

Learn how to resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize your applications for the cloud environment. Topics covered include eliminating DataWindow computed fields by replacing them with user functions that use embedded SQL, removing recursive ESQL calls, minimizing large data transmissions, using PowerServerLabel effectively, and configuring request headers to handle large datasets.

Learn how to use and update the open-source PowerBuilder Foundation Classes (PFC). Topics covered include why you would want to use them, how to upgrade to new versions, what has changed in new versions, how to migrate an existing application to use them and how to contribute to the open source project.

Learn how to secure your email sending application by implementing OAuth2 with SmtpClient. Topics covered include the core concept of Authorization vs. Authentication, why OAuth2 is vital for securing credentials and enabling features like MFA, the mechanics of the Authorization Flow and Device Authorization Flow, and practical configuration steps for both Azure and Gmail. Sample code is included.

Learn how Visual Expert's AI can assist you in understanding legacy code, improving documentation, and addressing security, quality, and performance issues. Topics covered include explaining code from both a business and logical perspective, generating context-aware comments, identifying optimization opportunities, proposing solutions to code inspection findings. Visual Expert introduces a new set of AI-based features to help PowerBuilder developers understand and improve large, complex applications. This session will provide a technical overview of these services. It is aimed at developers and technical managers looking for practical solutions for understanding PowerBuilder, Oracle, and SQL Server code; maintaining and enhancing existing applications; and reducing the corresponding manual effort.

Learn how PowerBuilder 2022 R3, specifically the native OAuth, HTTPClient, JSON classes and REST API Calls were orchestrated to seamlessly replace the OnBase OLE client document management system with web services. Topics covered include PB client Authentication and Authorization using OAuth, configuring the HTTPClient Request Headers, creating REST API JSON request payloads, making REST API calls, handling JSON and blob responses, and experience in seamlessly making the transition from thick to thin client document management.

Learn how to quickly create a fully workable Web API using the new .NET DataStore projects in PowerBuilder 2025. Topics covered include an introduction to the .NET DataStore project, how to automatically generate a complete CRUD REST API, understanding the autogenerated solution structure, and how to extend the REST services to fit your application needs. The session will guide you through these concepts with practical demonstrations.

Learn how to use Query Mode effectively in PowerBuilder. Topics covered include what Query Mode is, when and how to use it, common issues and practical workarounds, along with a bonus discussion on techniques to prevent retrieving millions of rows.