Using the XMLSerializer rather than the DataContractSerializer in PowerBuilder.Net WCF web services

By default, WCF services use the DataContractSerializer.   PowerBuilder Classic using ASP.Net web services, which only support the XMLSerializer.  Therefore, if you create a WCF web service using the default settings in PowerBuilder.Net you won't be able to call it from PowerBuilder Classic.

WCF services can be configured to use the XMLSerializer instead.  To do that for PowerBuilder.Net
you'll need to add that option to the WCFAttributes.xml file that PowerBuilder uses to display the options in the IDE.  You should find it in the following location:

<system drive>:\users\<username>\AppData\Local\Sybase directory.

If you add the following into the <Service Attributes> entries:

<ServiceAttribute Name="XmlSerializerFormat"></ServiceAttribute>

Then it will appear in the IDE and you can check it.  Then regenerate the service.  It will now use the XMLSerializer.  At that point you can call it using the PowerBuilder web service client and/or the web service based DataWindow.

Interesting .Net statistics

Telerik's 2016 .Net Developer Report is out.

SDTimes notes that the majority of respondents are using WPF now (46% versus 42% for Windows Forms).  Windows Universal Platform is currently in use by less than 10% of respondents.

Recap of PowerBuilder Future Webcast 4

The recording of the 4th webcast (and the previous 3) can be found at: www.tinyurl.com/newroadmap

This webcast was the high level roadmap.  Normal legal disclaimers apply.

Future of PowerBuilder webcast - Part 3 - App Architecture

Part 3 of the Future of #PowerBuilder webcast (App Architecture) starts at 9:00 AM PST tomorrow (January 19th). If you have not already signed up, you can still do so at http://www.appeon.com/form/form.php?mid=20

ISUG-TECH 2016 Board of Directors

The latest board members are:

President	Joe Woodhouse
Vice President of Membership	Eric Van Patten
Vice President of Finance	Cynthia Gill
Vice President of Business Relations	Jeff Gibson
Vice President of Technology	Bryan Enochs
North America RUG Director	Bruce Armstrong
EMEA RUG Director	Lutwin Feiten
South/Latin America RUG Director	Jean-Pierre Dareys
Asia/Pacific RUG Director	Open
Content Director	Jeremy Chubb
Communications Director	John Avery
Partners Director	Peter Dobler
Social Media Director	Marcelle von Wendland
Benefits Director	Open
Member-At-Large	Dave Fish

If you are interested in filling an open position, please contact president@isug.com.

Future of PowerBuilder webcast

Part 2 of the Future of #PowerBuilder webcast starts in less than one hour: http://www.appeon.com/form/form.php?mid=20

ISUG-TECH board member nominations now open

Then nominations are open for the following 2016-2017 board positions:

• President
• VP Technologies
• VP Business Relations
• SLA Regional Director
• AP Regional Director
• Content Director
• Benefits Director (2015-2016 term)

If you are interested in running for these positions or nominating someone else, please submit the nomination form at:

http://my.isug.com/p/su/rd/survey=65ce2a3c-8f26-11e5-8034-bc764e110f98

The time line for the elections is:

• Open Nominations - now until November 30th
• Nominations Comm submits slate to board - December 1st (at board meeting)
• Elections - December 21st - 28th (if needed)
• Announcement by December 30th