4D, Inc. Adds Microsoft Office 2003 Object Support
to 4D 2004

New Object Library adds smartphone and PDA synchronization to 4D applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., August 10, 2005 - 4D, Inc., a leading maker of software solutions that simplify the process of developing and deploying database applications, today announced the release of the 4D Office Object Library, which gives developers a code-free way of integrating Microsoft Office 2003 (as well as equivalent Mac applications) to 4D 2004 applications.

The Object Libraries provide code-free, drag-and-drop capabilities to bind 4D Objects to Office Objects. Coupled with MS Office’s Outlook, it allows 4D applications to easily work with smartphones and PDAs.

“End users want an integrated computing experience where all applications share the same data whether it be on their smartphone, in their Outlook Contacts or Address Book for Mac users or their custom applications,” said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO of 4D Inc. “The new Objects allow 4D developers to add this functionality to their own applications in a few simple code-free steps.”

The new Objects support integration with Office 2003 applications, including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook. The Mac version integrates with popular applications, such as iCal, Address Book and Excel 2004. Objects can be dynamically bound at runtime for maximum flexibility.

4D Inc. is providing this object library as a free add-on to the 4D 2004 product line. Developers can download 4D Office Object Library at: http://www.4d.com/products/office_ol.html

About 4D, Inc.

4D, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., is a leading maker of software solutions that simplify the process of developing and deploying database applications. 4D, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of 4D, SA, which has distribution channels in more than 50 countries. For more information, 4D, Inc. can be reached at (408) 557-4600, or on the Internet at http://www.4D.com. For press inquiries, contact Kevin Ferguson, 4D, Inc., Marketing Specialist, at (408) 557-4674, or via email at kferguson@4d.com.