Xbase 1.0.3 is out! This version concentrates on the Script editor. Exporting has also been improved. Version 1.0.3 can be downloaded here.
Script Editor: Code Sense
1.0.3 includes context-sensitive Code Sense. This feature shows a list of suggestions based on the text before the cursor. For example, typing Data.S will show a list of methods belonging to the Data class, beginning with an S.

Code Sense
Script Editor: New Console
The Script Editor’s console has been vastly improved. Errors are now shown directly inside the console. Run sessions are now visually split up and include a timestamp.
Data Views: Record Switcher
The new record switcher provides a quick way to switch between records/rows in table data and form data views. It has buttons to select the First, Previous, Next and Last records. You can also go to a particular record by typing an row number in the text field.

Record Switcher
Form Design: Inspectors
The form design inspectors have been improved with the addition of keyboard shortcuts. Pressing ⌘1 will show/hide the attributes inspector, pressing ⌘2 will show/hide the data inspector, etc. Their appearance has also been slightly updated.

Form Inspectors
Exporting: Reports
It is now possible to export reports in one of five formats (.doc, .rtf, .txt, .odt, .html).
Exporting: Tables
Tables may now be exported has HTML files. The default doctype is XHTML 1.0 Strict but HTML 4 Transitional, HTML 4 Strict, XHTML 1.0 Transitional and XHTML 1.1 are also supported. The generated markup is fully valid HTML.
You may now specify a target DBMS when exporting as SQL. Supported distros are MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL and SQLite.
Xbase keeps getting better and better! Keep up the good work, Alex!.
Wow, that looks like good stuff. :p
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