1.4.0 final Available!

[Lapo]

Hello,
the final SmartFoxServer 1.4.0 is available in both Basic and PRO editions.

The new release was mainly focused on expanding the server side framework but you will also find many other major and minor improvements, not only in the server but also in the docs, examples, API and admin tool.

We also would like to thank the many users who downloaded the various 1.4beta versions for their precious feedback.

Here follows the detailed relase note:

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Version 1.4.0 changes:
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» Java based extensions, documentation and examples
» Added a new javadoc section to the documentation
» New pixel game tutorial, shows usage of some of the new server side methods
» New SmartMessenger example: shows how to implement and instant messenger application with SFS.
» New setBuddyVariables and enhanced buddy list
» New <PolicyAllowedDomains> in config.xml
» Updated Flash API, version 1.0.2
» Added a new filtering option for room names <RoomNameAvoidChars>
» Added a new filtering option for user names <UserNameAvoidChars>
» Added a new tag for limiting the max length of room names <MaxRoomNamesLen>
» Added a new tag for limiting the max length of user names <MaxUserNamesLen>
» Added a new Zone tag for disabling default events <DisabledSysEvents>
» Added a new Zone tag for disabling default requests <DisabledSysActions>
» New "limbo" attribute for rooms
» Added new templates for extensions in AS and Java
» New server side command: _server.getGuestName()
» New server side command: _server.disconnectUser()
» New server side command: _server.leaveRoom()
» New server side command: _server.sendGenericMessage()
» New server side command: _server.sendRoomList()
» New server side command: _server.getGuestName()
» New server side command: _server.joinRoom()
» New server side command: _server.leaveRoom()
» New server side command: _server.setRoomVariables()
» New server side command: _server.setUserVariables()
» New server side command: _server.switchSpectator()
» Better exception reporting in SystemHandler class
» Admin Tool: added new Extension quick editor
» Added Tool: longer log tail, up to 200 lines
» Admin Tool: added "force login" in the login screen
» Admin Tool: fixed a bug with stage resize in browsers
» Refactored documentation
» New documentation topic navigation
» New search function in online documentation
» Various minor bug fixes and core server engine enhacements
» Fixed an animation issue in the Realtime maze example
» Fixed a bug with reporting connection failed
» Fixed a bug with the count of the total amount of users connected (admin tool)
» Fixed bug with Ban List
» Fixed a bug with leaveRoom command

[Lapo]

The online documentation was also heavily updated.
If have problems browsing it, we recommend to clear your browser cache to avoid navigation issues.

[JarochoCity]

what's the _server.sendGenericMessage() for?

[Lapo]

That's a verey particular command. It can be used for advanced behaviours, when you need to send a customized version of a system command.
We used it in a project to send a special room list that only contained certain rooms. Since the default room list sent by the server sends all the rooms available we created a custom version and we sent it using that command.

[goodguy20k]

Woohoo! Alright! Now I have to update... Thanks for keeping up the great work, Lapo!

[Francois]

Hey lapo,
I've got a small question about the purchase of SFS...

Is it possible only to buy the update ?

e.g. If I buy the last version then a month later, a new one comes out...
Am I able to get the update... ?

Thank you for your reply


-François-

[Francois]

Oops I asked too early

» You can choose the licence that better suits your needs from the table below.
Each licence can be upgraded to a higher one by paying the difference between the two.

Sorry and thx

[Lapo]

Updates are free. In other words if you already have SFS 1.3.0 (free or commercial licence) you can download the latest 1.4.0 and upgrade it.

If you need more simultaneous clients you can upgrade to a higher licence by paying the difference.

[goodguy20k]

Thank you for the simple extension editor! It's great! (Now if you could just start and stop them with in the same window... What can I say, I'm lazy! And yes, I know, there are (possibly) different instances of a extension in different rooms and zones so having a generic start-stop button would be difficult, but I just had to mention it. )

Again, thanks for this great software! I have successfully upgraded to 1.4.0 and everything still runs perfectly!