What's New in PowerBuilder 2025 R2PowerBuilder 2025 R2 completely revamps the development with a new-generation code editor, ultra-fast compiler, automatic creation of REST API, codeless UI modernization, and enhanced source control integration. Get a Trial Request a Demo PowerBuilderPowerServerIDE Enhancements IDE Themes A new dark mode reduces eye strain and improves focus. Customize syntax coloring to suit your preferences. Faster Performance Work faster in "Solution" mode with up to 50% lower memory usage, faster loading time, and flexible incremental build control to save substantial time during run and debug. Source Code Enhancement Preserve source control change logs during Workspace-to-Solution conversion, and improve Git workflows with built-in Fetch and Rebase commands plus active branch display in the IDE. Enhanced Navigation Instantly jump to functions, events, variables and classes using keyboard shortcuts or Ctrl+Click, and navigate quickly with bookmarks and cursor history for faster code exploration. Enhanced AutoScript Autocomplete now supports enum members, global functions, variables, and structures—making coding faster and reducing errors. PowerBuilderPowerServerSecurity Enhancements EXE Security Flags & Mitigations Enable SafeSEH, DEP, ASLR, and CFG in all Appeon-compiled executables, including PowerBuilder, PowerClient, and PowerServer, to defend against memory-based attacks. Enhanced DLL Security Prevent DLL hijacking by limiting loading to trusted paths and enabling digital signature verification for PowerBuilder runtime DLLs. CrypterObject Enhancements Added support for AES-GCM (with AAD) and RSA-PSS signatures, bringing modern cryptography, with expanded SHA2/SHA3 hashing support. WebBrowser Control Security New methods let administrators clear browsing data or toggle DevTools to maintain secure, compliant embedded web experiences. PowerBuilderPowerServerApp Features Enhancements New GetDWObject Method Access DataWindow and DataStore objects (columns, computed fields, and controls) directly at runtime for more flexible coding. Dynamic DPI Awareness Automatically adapt your apps to different monitor scaling settings with per-monitor DPI awareness—just one line of code. SVG Image Support Use SVG files in all picture controls for crisp, scalable visuals across any resolution or DPI. New SVG-Based Themes Fresh theme options keep fonts and images sharp on high-DPI displays for a modern, professional look. RibbonView Enhancement Improve the usability of the RibbonView menu with double-tab-click ribbon toggling, Quick Access Toolbar tooltips, and optimized toolbar item spacing. Built-in Runtime Localization Deploy PowerBuilder runtime localization files with your app, switch runtime languages on the fly, and customize runtime messages as needed. PowerServerCloud Deployment Only Windows Authentication Supports Windows Authentication so the user no longer needs to enter a separate username and password for PowerServer apps. Secure Connection Strings Encrypted connection properties are now supported in installable cloud apps to prevent sensitive credentials (such as servername, logid, and logpass) from being exposed in plain text. Load DataWindows from External Libraries Supports loading DataWindow objects from PBLs/PBDs via AddToLibraryList and SetLibraryList, enabling more customized reporting, such as user-defined and InfoMaker reports. Silent Uninstall Support Supports silent uninstallation of deployed applications, enabling automated removal without user interaction. PowerBuilderPowerServerOS & DB Enhancements Database Compatibility Compatible with SQL Server 2025, PostgreSQL 18, and Oracle 26ai via the ADO.NET driver. .NET 10 Support Take advantage of .NET 10 support across the PowerBuilder Runtime, .NET assembly calls, ADO.NET drivers, Excel exports, DataWindow blob controls (XPS), .NET DataStore projects, and PowerServer projects for improved performance and long-term support. IPv6 Support PowerBuilder runtime and deployed apps now fully support IPv6 networks, ensuring modern connectivity, compliance, and compatibility with evolving IT infrastructures. SQL Server Enhancements Supports the ARITHABORT setting for SQL Server to ensure consistent query behavior and enhanced datetime2 precision for seamless DataWindow updates and debugger consistency.Explore All New FeaturesWant to Know More Information?Appeon experts and the PowerBuilder developer community are glad to help. Request a Tech Meeting Ask a question in the Community
