Qdabra News

qRules v5.1 launched

June 17, 2013
qRules v5.1 is compatible with SharePoint 2013 and InfoPath 2013! Also includes many new features: ShowDialog - Show a dialog to the user, set the dialog box text, caption and buttons, and capture the user’s response; SetAutoUpdate - Allows disabling or enabling auto update; IsDestReachable - Check whether a URL is reachable by the form; Copy and Move - Allow copying or moving XML elements; EncodeBase64 - Encode XML content into base 64; ConvertTimeZone - Convert a specified time into a specified timezone; GetTimeZone - Obtain the current user’s timezone; GetErrors - View a list of the current form’s validation errors and GetUserName - Obtain the logged in user’s username. V5.1 includes many updates for existing commands as well! Learn more about qRules and download the trial version for free here.

Newsletter May 2013 published

May 3, 2013
Please check our latest newsletter for updates! News on products, training, webinar schedule and videos, and blog highlights. See the newsletter...

Quarterly Newsletter January 2013 published

January 18, 2013
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! News on products, training, and webinar schedule and videos, and blog highlights. See the newsletter...

DBXL v2.7 and qRules v4.3 launched

December 21, 2012
DBXL v2.7 introduces new features: mapping to and receiving data from non-DBO schemas; DocumentAccessHistory view which allows seeing the entire access history of the documents stored in DBXL; new method SubmitDocumentAsUser which allows using a DBXL Submit data connection to submit a document from a sandboxed form; QdSubDocumentMapping form which enables to pull out Title, Author, and Description of child documents; and more. Learn more about DBXL 2.7 and download a free trial here.

qRules v4.3 includes new features: AlterImage - Modifies an image attached to a picture control in the form; FormatNumber - Formats a number into the specified format; GetFormProperty - Obtain the value of a form property; OpenForm - Opens an XSN form, using an XML file if provided; RenderForm - Generates an html rendering of the form’s views; SubmitAsUser - Submits an XML document to a SharePoint form library; SubmitToSharePoint - Submits an XML document to a SharePoint form library. Also includes updates: SharePoint list mapping, CopyTable, SwapDomWithDocument, Transform, ReplaceString, RefreshSharePointListItems, SubmitToSharePointList, and more. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

Quarterly Newsletter September 2012 published

September 3, 2012
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on products, training, and webinar schedule and videos, and blog highlights. See the newsletter...

Quarterly Newsletter September 2012 published

September 3, 2012
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on products, training, and webinar schedule and videos, and blog highlights. See the newsletter...

qRules v4.2 launched

June 25, 2012
qRules v4.2 introduces 40 new commands, bringing the total to 117. New commands: (1) math functions like Round, (2) string functions like PadString and CompareStrings, (3) and the VB.NET financial functions like Rate. Additionally, you can now designate a data source node for the values generally returned to the Results node – even in a secondary data source. This means fewer rules for functions like DateDiff – the command can also now populate your target node with the result of the command. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

Quarterly Newsletter April 2012 published

Winter issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
April 29, 2012
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! qRules v4.1, InfoPath Master Class in Seattle, Australia, New Zealand, and online, free webinar videos and more. See the newsletter...

qRules v4.1 launched

March 14, 2012
qRules V4.1 introduces new features to supports Office 365 browser forms. Also includes new commands ListDirectory - takes a path to a directory, and returns results to a field in a repeating node; ValidateUsers - takes a username, a domain and a password, and will verify that the credentials are correct; GetTermPath - queries SharePoint’s TaxonomyClientService to obtain the path for a given term; GetTermSetIds - queries SharePoint to obtain a list of available TermSetsIds; GetUserProfileByName - retrieves the user information from SharePoint’s GetUserProfileByName web service. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

InfoPath Master Training Class to be held May 8-10, 2012 in Kirkland, WA

February 17, 2012
This intermediate to advanced level class is meant to take current users of InfoPath to the next level of form design and integration. Through hands-on labs and expert instruction, learn how to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in the organization. Learn more and register here.

New videos posted

February 10, 2012
We have added several new tutorials and webinar recordings to our Qdabra YouTube Channel. View them all here. 

qRules v4.0 launched

January 29, 2012
V4.0 introduces new features to manage metadata in your InfoPath forms. Now you can add keywords and terms to your InfoPath forms, which lead to better search results on SharePoint.
Also includes new commands GetTermSets – Retrieve the set of terms from the taxonomy web service, GetTermSetsByLabel – Retrieve a set of terms based on a label or search string. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

Free Weekly Webinars

Join us on Thursdays at 8am PST for our series of free weekly webinars and learn how you can unleash the hidden power of InfoPath. Topics and content varies from beginner to advanced, and includes how to use Qdabra Database Accelerator (DBXL) for quick and easy reporting, and use of the unique commands in Qdabra qRules. Register here.

InfoPath Online Master Training Class to be held in March 2012

January 12, 2012
This intermediate to advanced level class is meant to take current users of InfoPath to the next level of form design and integration. Through hands-on labs and expert instruction, learn how to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in the organization. Learn more and register here.

Quarterly Newsletter January 2012 published

Winter issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
January 5, 2012
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! qRules v3.4, DBXL v2.6, InfoPath Quick Start class, Qdabra on Channel 9, and more. See the newsletter...

New InfoPath Quick Start class

January 5, 2012
Qdabra is offering a brand new course: InfoPath Quick Start. In five 30-minute sessions, you will learn how to:

• Create a SharePoint forms factory – learn simple out of the box techniques to go from 5 to 50 forms
• Design forms that flex – learn how data-driven design can reduce costs as your form needs change
• Reduce maintenance costs – see how a common library can contain costs among your forms
• Enforce consistency and compliance – see how a simple checklist process can steer new forms in the right direction
• Integrate with backend processes – see how one Web service is all you need to connect to your cloud databases

Learn more and register here.

2012 Microsoft® MVP Award

January 2, 2012
We are pleased to announce that Qdabra employee, Hilary Stoupa, has been awarded the Microsoft® MVP Award for the 4th year in a row! This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with others. We are so proud to have her on our team.

Qdabra featured on Channel 9

December 29, 2011
In this 4-part video series, complete with sample code and a Hands-on Lab (HOL) for guidance, you can learn how to access external data sources in InfoPath 2010. Learn more and watch the video series here.

qRules v3.4 launched

December 20, 2011
V3.4 introduces new features: SaveToPath - Saves the main or a secondary data source's XML to a local file; CreateDirectory - Creates a local directory; DeleteFile - Deletes a local file; ChangeConnectionUrl - Changes the URL for a data connection (webservice, XML file, etc.)
Also includes updates to popular commands: Insert command is now iterative; Improved exception messages returned by SaveToSharePoint. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

DBXL v2.6 released

December 15, 2011
Reporting on your InfoPath forms has never been easier. New with DBXL 2.6: XML to XML Mapping: DBXL supports submitting XML from one form to another, without code; Apps Web Part: Create an iconic app interface for your forms; Improvements to the Standalone Dashboard, including better performance. Learn more about DBXL 2.6 and download a free trial here.

qRules v3.3 launched

More commands and feature available
August 3, 2011
V3.3 includes lots of new features: GetFileName - gets the file name for your form, ModifySqlQuery - parameterize your SQL queries, OpenUrlInBrowser - open a link on a button click, Transform - transform a secondary data source XML into your main data source; XSLT-driven and powerful, ExecuteSqlQuery - call a SQL stored procedures.
Also includes updates to two popular commands: SubmitToSharePoint now allows a user to add an xpath filter to the repeating group they are submitting, SaveToSharePoint now has the ability to specify filename. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here.

Qdabra continues to have the most InfoPath MVPs

Employees win 2011 awards
July 1, 2011
Microsoft presented two Qdabra employees the 2011 Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Award:

• Patrick Halstead, Qdabra founder and seven-time Microsoft MVP
• Jimmy Rishe, Qdabra software engineer and two-time Microsoft MVP

Qdabra continues to have four of the seven InfoPath MVPs worldwide - more than any other company! Hilary Stoupa and Greg Collins received their 2011 MVP Awards earlier in the year.

This award is given to exceptional technical community leaders who actively share their high quality, real-world expertise with others. These MVPs and other experts at Qdabra share their insight and knowledge on www.InfoPathDev.com.

Quarterly Newsletter June 2011 published

Summer issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
June 23, 2011
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! qRules v3.2, InfoPath Starter Template, Free 101 Weekly Webinars, InfoPath Master Class - Summer Schedule, blog highlights, and more. See the newsletter...

Press Release - partnership with Nintex

Qdabra Software announces technology partnership with Nintex
May 5, 2011
Qdabra Software today announced a new technology partnership with Nintex. This partnership focuses on helping customers who use Nintex Workflow for their InfoPath form libraries. Many organizations using InfoPath today have critical business data in their InfoPath forms. Qdabra’s Database Accelerator Suite (DBXL) helps InfoPath users quickly pull and push their form data into a SQL database for fast and powerful business intelligence reporting. See the press release...

DBXL v2.5 released

Includes sample to make it even easier to try DBXL
April 1, 2011
Qdabra DBXL is a loosely coupled Web service you can use to map your forms into SQL. It provides many features that SharePoint doesn’t, such as document level permissions. DBXL 2.5 includes a number of features, such as non-IIS version of DBXL Standalone—offload your forms to a laptop and synchronize with your DBXL or SharePoint server in the cloud for faster open times and offline usage. DBXL 2.5 also includes an Expense Report sample, which makes it easy for you to try demos and product tutorials. Learn more about DBXL 2.5 and download a free trial here.

Quarterly Newsletter March 2011 published

Spring issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
March 31, 2011
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! DBXL v2.5, qRules v3.1, updated training, Check In and Out Template Part, blog highlights, and more. See the newsletter...

qRules v3.1 launched

More commands and feature available
March 25, 2011
Qdabra launched popular qRules tool, v3.1. New for qRules 3.1 includes (1) DeleteFromSharePoint - new command to delete a file from a SharePoint library  (2) Relink - new command to switch the form template, or the version of the template of current document (3) ChangeSubmitURL - fix bug involving case sensitivity (4) SetFocus - new command to set focus to a field (5) Context Node - new feature to return field where current focus is. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here. Datasheet is also available here.

DBXL 101 Monthly Series

Online training for DBXL customers
March 1, 20111
Qdabra Software is excited to announce a new series of free monthly DBXL webinars for existing DBXL customers. Each month you will have the chance to take part in a 1-hour webinar with one of Qdabra’s DBXL experts. Topics vary but include both beginning and advanced DBXL techniques. Each webinar includes a self-paced lab to help make sure that you can successfully implement the features discussed during the webinar. The next webinar is March 10. If you are a current DBXL customer, register here.

qRules v3.1 coming soon

New commands available March 2011
February 22, 2011
Qdabra is currently testing the next version of its popular qRules tool, v3.1. qRules contains more than 50 of the most common functions accessible via rules—even commands that aren’t available in InfoPath today, like encrypting fields. New for qRules 3.1: (1) DeleteFromSharePoint - new command to delete a file from a SharePoint library (2) AttachmentExport - adds filename attributes if they are not there (3) Track Views - new feature to track current and previous views (4) ChangeSubmitURL - fix bug involving case sensitivity (5) SetFocus - new feature to set focus to a field (6) Context Node - new command to return field where current focus is. Learn more and download the current version of qRules for free here. Want to beta test qRules 3.1? Contact us.

March InfoPath 2010 Master Classes scheduled

Become an InfoPath master!
February 23, 2011
Ready to learn advanced InfoPath techniques? Choose from two InfoPath Master Class in March: March 15-17 near Seattle, WA, ($1,650) and March 22-24 online ($995). This popular class is for business users who want to extend their InfoPath expertise beyond the basics. We combine hands-on labs and expert-led lecture in this interactive class to help you learn advanced form design techniques, SharePoint integration, SQL integration, and more. All class attendees receive a Qdabra DBXL developer license, Qdabra’s most popular template parts, one hour of post-class help, and class material for download. Get more information and register today!

Advanced InfoPath 2010 Class Feb. 1-3 in Seattle, WA

Become an InfoPath master!
January 7, 2011
Qdabra is holding its first in-person InfoPath Master Class of the year on Feb. 1-3 near Seattle, WA. This popular class is for business users who want to extend their InfoPath expertise beyond the basics. New for this year: data-driven design, migrating and versioning, and maximizing performance for browser-based forms. Also learn advanced form design techniques, SharePoint integration, SQL integration, and more. We combine hands-on labs and expert-led lecture in this interactive class to help you master the steps to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in your organization. Get more information and register today!

qRules v2.4 now available

qRules v2.4 now available
December 21, 2010
qRules now contains more than 50 of the most common functions accessible via rules—even commands that aren’t available in InfoPath today, like encrypting fields. Learn more and try qRules for free here. New for qRules 2.4: (1) GetXML - support the extraction of any node’s InnerXml or OuterXml as a string (2) QueryData - call a Web Service and specify a timeout, and capture Web Service error messages (3) Replace supports changing namespaces - swap out an XML with one from another namespace (4) Add Days - date calculation support for forms (5) Improved functionality - more descriptive error messages.

InfoPath 2010 Master Class online Jan. 11-13, 2011

Become an InfoPath master!
Qdabra is holding its popular InfoPath Master Class Jan. 11-13. This online class is for business users who want to extend their InfoPath expertise beyond the basics. Learn data-driven design, migrating and versioning methods, advanced form design techniques, SharePoint integration, SQL integration, and more. We combine hands-on labs and expert-led lecture in this interactive class to help you master the steps to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in your organization. Get more information and register today!

Quarterly Newsletter Nov. 2010 published

Sixth issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
November 30, 2010
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! qRules v2.4 coming soon, updated training, InfoPathDev 7th anniversary, blog highlights, and more. See the newsletter...

InfoPath Master Class: Online course scheduled for Aug. 3-5, 2010

Become an InfoPath master!

Qdabra, the InfoPath Authority with the deepest development experience on InfoPath solutions, is offering this three-day online class August 3-5 for business users who want to extend their InfoPath expertise beyond the basics. This intermediate to advanced level class is meant to take you to the next level of form design, SharePoint integration, SQL integration, and more. Through hands-on labs and expert-led lecture, you will master the steps to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in your organization. Get more information and register today!

Free Training: Learn InfoPath 2010 and SharePoint 2010 by Building an Event Form

Qdabra has 4 free labs that are a great place to start if you’re new to InfoPath and want to build forms
July 8, 2010
Qdabra’s four free labs are a great place to start if you’re new to InfoPath and want to build forms. In Lab 1, you start by building an InfoPath form template. Lab 2 introduces you to design elements and walks you through how to make the work better by integrating with SharePoint. In Lab 3, you learn how to make your form smarter. Lab 4 (released July 23) continues to build on creating an event planning solution instead of just an event form. Once you’ve complete these labs, you’ll be ready to become an InfoPath master and, yes, Qdabra has a class for that. See more information...

DBXL v2.4 now available

Extending SharePoint to handle InfoPath Business Processes has never been easier!
June 25, 2010
New for DBXL v2.4:

• Report on your repeating InfoPath data
• Versioning - use Convert to make significant changes to your schema without leaving old data behind
• Notifications - server-side emails when submitting or assigning forms; event log warning notifications for admins
• Save Images as Links - built-in support for converting images to links
• FormsViewer - quickly view forms in a browser without SharePoint or InfoPath Form Services. Submit simple forms from the browser.

See more information...

Quarterly Newsletter Jun. 2010 published

Fifth issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
June 25, 2010
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on Office and SharePoint 2010, new release of qRules v2.2, DBXL v2.4, free training and more. See the newsletter...

qRules v2.2 shipped

Free trial version download available now!
June 21, 2010
Now contains 30 of the most common functions accessible via rules—even things that aren’t available in InfoPath today, like encrypting fields. New for qRules 2.2: (1) Insert and Remove Processing Instruction - Eases migration. (2) Clear Errors - Publish XML forms with errors. Great for testing! (3) Get Attachment Attribute - Extract the details, including file name, extension, and size. (4) Delimited List - Concatenate a repeating field into a single delimited value. See more information...

qRules v2.1 now available

qRules lets you add 25 commonly requested InfoPath rules without having to write the code
March 15, 2010
With qRules 2.1, you can hide sensitive data using client-side encryption. Other new features include Format Date, Get Week Day, and Input Parameters View Switching, plus Submit To SharePoint List—now browser compatible. See more information...

Quarterly Newsletter Feb. 2010 published

Forth issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter
February 2, 2010
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on 2009 highlights, coming releases, training, new downloads and more. See the newsletter...

Qdabra launches Japanese website

Qdabraの新しい日本語Webサイトが登場しました
December 1, 2009
KYUDABURA, Qdabra's Japanese company, has launched a Japanese website to transmit information to Japanese customers and general audience. The website can be found at www.qdabra.com/jp.

qRules ver. 2.0 released

qRules lets you use InfoPath rules to do common things that would otherwise require code.
November 18, 2009
qRules 2.0 contains important new integration with SharePoint to enable reporting on repeating data and dynamic filtering, such as "Submit To SharePoint List", "Filter SharePoint data", "Change Submit Url". See more information...

Quarterly Newsletter Oct. 2009 published

Third issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter October 2009 version
October 14, 2009
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on hot fixes, coming releases, training, and blog highlights See the newsletter...

Quarterly Newsletter July 2009 published

Second issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter July 2009 version
July 7, 2009
Please check our quarterly newsletter for updates! news on hot fixes, coming releases, training, and blog highlights See the newsletter...

Quarterly Newsletter sent to customers

First issue of Qdabra Quarterly Newsletter to our customers
April 2, 2009
Look for additional updates every quarter on the new and exciting happenings of Qdabra Software to our clients! New releases, training, FREE tools, New Detailing Service, and new awards and people. See the newsletter...

"InfoPath Master Class, Spring Training" at Kirkland, WA

3 day course May 26 - 28 2009, at Kirkland WA
March 25, 2009
Become an InfoPath Master! Qdabra, one of the leading voices in InfoPath today, is offering their second training class in the United States for users of InfoPath who are beyond the basics.
This intermediate to advanced level class is meant to take current users of InfoPath to the next level of form design and integration. Through hands-on labs and expert-led lecture, students will be taken through steps to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in the organization. May 26 - 28, 2009, at Kirkland WA. See more info...

New version of Qdabra Active Directory Web Service released

FindUsersByAlias, FindUsersByName, GetManagerAlias are now supported
February 18, 2009
Check out our new version of AD Web Service! This is one of our best seller component, and now improved reflecting users' feedback. Step by step video tutorial is also available. See more info...

"InfoPath Master Class for Advanced Users" at Kirkland, WA

3 day course Mar 10 - 12 2009, at Kirkland WA
January 17, 2009
Become an InfoPath Master! This intermediate to advanced level class is meant to take current users of InfoPath to the next level of form design and integration. Through hands-on labs and expert-led lecture, students will be taken through steps to create codeless forms solutions that minimize administrative costs and maximize the value of InfoPath in the organization. Mar 10 - 12, 2009, at Kirkland WA. See more info...

"Master Class InfoPath" training at Amsterdam

Bridge Incubation Group offers a 3 day training taught by Patrick.
August 6, 2008
September 22-24 2008, Amsterdam, Netherland -- "Master Class InfoPath" training hosted by Bridge Incubation Group. Patrick, Qdabra Chief Project Manager, will lead this 3 days training course. Detailed course info(pdf)and registration form(pdf) are now available.

DBXL v2.2 Beta Edition now available

Try out our beta edition for free!
July 25, 2008
Qdabra proudly announces our beta edition of DBXL v2.2 is now on our InfoPathDev site. DBXL is a revolutionary product which enables you to quickly build rich data gathering solutions. It is used today in mission-critical business processes in industries ranging from healthcare to engineering, at the workgroup to the enterprise level. You can try and evaluate this fully featured free trial to quickly develop advanced end-to-end InfoPath solutions. Trial license will expire on October 2, 2008.

Qdabra Japan registered

New Japanese branch office of Qdabra
June 6, 2008
Qdabra set up its branch office in Osaka, Japan in June 2008. We have worked for many years with our partners in Japan, and solutions based on our product started go on stream. Qdabra Japan Godo Gaisha was established to better serve for that important market.