GAS 2.50 new features

A summary of new features and changes in functionality introduced with Genero Application Server (GAS) 2.50.

Important: This page covers only those new features introduced with the Genero Application Server version specified in the page title. Check prior new features pages if you migrate from an earlier version. Make sure to also read the upgrade guide corresponding to this Genero version.

Corresponding upgrade guide: GAS 2.50 upgrade guide.

Table 1. GWC for HTML5
Overview	Reference
The HTML5 is the default theme for all Genero Web Client applications. The AJAX, Silverlight, iPhone® and Basic themes are deprecated.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Browser-based themes, in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
HTML5 theme: while you can still customize your Genero Web Client application with CSS, the files involved have changed and any previous customization efforts will need to be revisited.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topics: Cascading Style Sheets HTML5 theme in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
The HTML5 theme adds support for frozen columns, splitters (in forms, between the form and the actionPanel, between the form and the startMenu), and GridChildrenInParent.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see Html5 Theme topics in Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
The html5proxy manages Genero web client applications using the HTML5 theme.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see Html5 Theme topics in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
The HTML5 theme supports StartMenus and applications displayed in folder tabs.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Enable the StartMenu and applications in folder tabs, in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
Add language support to a snippet file (HTML5).	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Translations in the snippets, in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
Start an application while ignoring the application's stored settings (HTML5).	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Start an application without stored settings (GWC for HTML5), in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
GDCAX is deprecated in favor of the HTML5 theme. GDC HTTP is still supported.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topics, Html5 Theme, in Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
Control the folder size of an application rendered by the HTML5 client.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Control the folder size, in Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
UI enhancements for the GWC (HMTL5 theme): The tooltip displays beside the field. An icon (triangle) allows you to show or hide the tooltip. You can also hide the tooltip by clicking on the message text. The display of the calendar widget has been improved to prevent overlapping with other widgets. While it usually displays under the date field, it displays to the side if there is not enough space under.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the HTML5 theme is deprecated. Please see the topic, Features and limitations, in the Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
The browser back and forward buttons can trigger actions.	See the Browser Back and Forward Buttons topic in Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
The demos application is restricted to localhost by default.	See Access demo applications with the Genero Browser Client.

Table 2. Single Sign-On
Overview	Reference
Kerberos is deprecated. Promoted SSO solutions are OpenID and SAML.	See What is Single sign-on (SSO)?.
Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML) is a Single sign-on (SSO) protocol supported by the Genero Application Server. It is based on a Genero REST service and is delivered in the Genero Web Services package under $FGLDIR/web_utilities/services/saml.	See SAML SSO.
OpenID is a Single sign-on (SSO) protocol supported by the Genero Application Server. It is based on a Genero REST service and is delivered in the Genero Web Services package under $FGLDIR/web_utilities/services/openid.	The supporting topics have been removed, as the OpenID protocol is deprecated. See the topic, OpenID SSO, in Genero Application Server 2.50 User Guide.
Delegate the start of a GWC (`/wa/r`) or GDC (`/ja/r`) application or a GWS (`/ws/r`) service to another REST service in order to perform some controls (such as authentication, authorization, or monitoring) in a single and centralized Genero program.	See How to implement delegation.

Table 3. Web Services and the GAS
Overview	Reference
Support for sticky Web services.	See Configure sticky Web services.
Service invalidation provides notification when a Genero Web Service configuration is invalid. Once identified as having invalid configuration, the dispatcher will not attempt to start the gwsproxy for the service until the configuration is modified.	See Web service invalidation.

Table 4. Engine and Architecture
Overview	Reference
Better internal/temporary data organization.	See GAS installation and application data directories.
The gasadmin command has been updated to handle multiple dispatchers. You can target the dispatcher with the -d option of the gasadmin command.	See gasadmin tool.
DVM standard error and standard output are directed to dedicated log files.	See Log files.
The Genero Application Server on Linux/UNIX will use domain sockets to communicate between the dispatcher and the proxies.	See SOCKET_FAMILY and SOCKET_PATH.
Enable and disable resource compression in the imt.cfg file. Compress resources (static files) using the -z option of the gasadmin command.	See Compression in Genero Application Server and gasadmin tool.

Table 5. Deployment
Overview	Reference
Genero Archive provides a means for packaging and deploying applications.	See Deploying apps with Genero Archive.

Table 6. Miscellaneous
Overview	Reference
Genero Front Call ActiveX is deprecated.	No additional reference.