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Workshop4 IDE

Workshop4 IDE

This section focuses on Workshop4-related topics, including but not limited to software installation, troubleshooting and licensing.

General Information

Where can I find your libraries?

What is the format of a GCI file?

What are the GCI and DAT files?

Which image file formats are supported by the Workshop4?

Which video file formats are supported by Workshop4?

What colours are available for use with the graphics functions?

Does 4DGL support 32-bit integer types?

Does 4DGL support 8-bit variable types?

Does 4DGL support floating point variable types?

I got this warning message “Password must be 16 or 22 characters long” when trying to enter the password key. I just entered the key that I received via email. How can I solve this?

What are the Installation Requirements of Workshop4?

How can I share my projects?

What are the requirements for a host controller?

I got 'FileTransfer failed' error when uploading my project, what can I do?

Workshop4 shows security tampering issue after a Windows 10 update, why?

Workshop4 shows security tampering issue after upgrading to Windows 10, why?

Do your display modules support transparency?

I would like to add your display to my ongoing project. Any recommendations?

What is a host controller?

Where can I find a 4XE or 4FN file?

The display shows “Error-15”. What does this mean?

What are the benefits of acquiring the PRO version?

I got this warning message “Password must be 16 or 22 characters long” when trying to enter the password key. I just entered the key that I received via email. How can I solve this?

I have this message ” Internet Required for Validation” message when opening Workshop4 Pro. What can I do?

How can I transfer License from an old computer to a new one?

How can I connect my Raspberry Pi to the gen4-display modules?

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ViSi-Genie Environment

How to Change Initial Form?

I plan to use my Raspberry Pi as ViSi Genie host controller. Do you have any libraries?

I plan to use my Arduino-compatible board as ViSi Genie host controller. Do you have any libraries?

I got an Error 30 when trying to use Inherent Widgets, what can I do to solve this?

Serial Environment

How can I load back the Serial SPE program?

I plan to use my Raspberry Pi as Serial SPE host controller. Do you have any libraries?

I plan to use my Arduino-compatible board as Serial SPE host controller. Do you have any libraries?

Designer and ViSi Environment

What is the default UART baud rate used by 4D Systems modules?

Is there a function that converts int to float and vice versa?

How to programmatically retrieve the locations of the widgets on the display?

Is there a way to adjust the brightness of the display?

What can I do with the X mark that I'm getting from the widgets on the display?

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