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Welcome to Helix 7.0 | |
Helix 7.0 is Here |
Helix 7.0 is the first major upgrade of our database application development and deployment tools since completing the transition from Classic to Intel-only macOS. It was introduced on December 20, 2016. The new feature list is extensive, with over 70 distinct items described in the complete release notes, in addition to clarified specifications and numerous bug fixes. Some of the major new features introduced in Helix 7 are listed below. Helix 7.0.1 is a bug fix release that was introduced on January 20, 2017. The Release Notes detail the over 20 improvements to performance and stability. Helix 7.0.2 is a feature enhancement/bug fix release that was introduced on April 29, 2017. The Release Notes detail over 70 improvements in features, performance, and stability. Helix 7.0.3 is a feature enhancement/bug fix release that was introduced on September 26, 2017. The Release Notes detail over 60 improvements in features, performance, and stability. Helix 7.0.4 is a feature enhancement/bug fix release that was introduced on January 1, 2018. The Release Notes detail over 30 improvements in features, performance, and stability. |
Major New Features in Helix 7 |
Helix RADE, Helix Engine and Helix Client/Server:
Helix RADE Design Mode:
Helix Client/Server (and Helix Personal Server):
Helix Utility:
Helix 7 requires transformations within the collection structure. Once a collection is updated to Helix 7, it can not be opened in Helix 6.x again. For this reason, a new feature of the collection update process offers to automatically make a backup for you. We strongly encourage you to make a backup before updating. |
Sample Scripts |
Many sample scripts showing how to accomplish specific tasks in AppleScript are available on our public AppleScript page. Additional scripts are available exclusively to customers who purchased the Learning AppleScript with Helix self-paced training course. |
Reporting Bugs |
Of course, all software contain bugs — this software included! To streamline the reporting process, we have created a complete bug reporting database in our online Helix database: techdb. For those who have never used techdb before: accessing techdb means using Helix Client to log into our own Helix Server from anywhere in the world. This is a great demonstration of the capabilities of Helix Client/Server. You can get your free copy of Helix Client on our download page. Reporting bugs through techdb has many advantages:
For more on using techdb, please visit this page. Before you enter a new report, please look at the existing reports to see if the bug you have found has already been reported. The Callisto Reports item in the Reports menu displays just the reports that pertain to Helix 7.0. This form also has options to filter the list only to show the reports in which you are personally involved. Because we are trying to get the most visible and productive work done in the shortest possible period, we reserve the right to “condense” reports. If a report you entered seems to have disappeared, rest assured it isn’t a Helix bug. We routinely remove duplicate reports. Please don’t take it personally if your report is removed in favor of another. Either way, we do appreciate your contribution. |
Release History |
Helix 7.0: December 20, 2016 Helix 7.0.1: January 20, 2017 Helix 7.0.2: April 29, 2017 Helix 7.0.3: September 26, 2017 Helix 7.0.4: January 1, 2018 |