4D, Inc. has released the 4th Dimension 2003 from Macworld. The 4th Dimension 2003 is a family of tools designed for Web and software developers. The latest versions features cross-app data reusing and an integrated compiler for direct coding within OS X. According to 4D, Inc.:
4D, Inc., publishers of the 4th Dimension RAD/RDBMS Environment and 4D WebSTAR Server Suite, today announced 4th Dimension 2003, now with support for integrated Web Services, application integration, and much more.
With Web services and application integration capabilities, 4th Dimension 2003 allows different applications to reuse each otheris data and functionality. This groundbreaking new tool also includes an integrated compiler, increased scalability, new printing and reporting features, and radically enhanced developer programming capabilities such as a new method editor.
Committed to technology standards, 4th Dimension 2003 includes tightly integrated support for SOAP, XML and WSDL in its Web Services support. Advanced Web services server and client support are included to provide scalable, flexible development capabilities.
Offering end users increased flexibility and power, 4th Dimension 2003 also provides a new reporting engine that makes customized report generation even easier.
You can find more information about the 4D Dimension 2003 at the 4D, Inc. Web site. Pricing varies depending on the application.