Extends support for the DuckDB database in Valentina ADK for C++ and Valentina ADK for Xojo.
Paradigma Software announces the immediate availability of Valentina Release 17.5.2 with improvements across all the Valentina product line of data analysis and developer tools and components. The products are available for download from the Paradigma Software website.
Valentina Studio 17.5.2
Valentina Studio is the free, all purpose database management tool suite. Valentina Studio PRO adds more powerful diagramming features, more powerful visual builder tools for databases, Valentina Forms (similar to Claris Filemaker Pro and Microsoft Access), Reports Designer and more.
- [New] [Query Editor] Added column ‘Nulls’ to control “ORDER BY fld [NULLS FIRST | LAST]” clause.
- [Imp] [Query Editor] Added an empty-scene placeholder with a message guiding users to add tables, views, or links. Adjusted the grid-line color for improved visual clarity.
- [Fix] [Report Editor] Hid the expression editor button for Equal To, Less Than, and Greater Than conditional expressions. Added input validation and a placeholder for these conditions, and added tooltips.
- [Fix] [Query Editor] Query editor cleanup for empty SQL.
- [Fix] [Query Editor] Query cleanup when removing tables from the diagram.
- [Fix] [Query Editor] Issue preventing the addition of more than 5 fields in the grid.
The release also includes numerous fixes and minor improvements. Valentina Studio for Windows, macOS and Linux is licensed but free. Valentina Studio Pro costs $199 per OS license and includes 12 months of free updates. Valentina Studio UNIVERSAL is a single license that works on all three operating systems and licensed on a user basis. Volume and academic discounts are also available.
Valentina Server 17.5.2
Valentina Server is a powerful platform for building network or cloud based client-server or server-only solutions. Valentina Server includes three built in database servers: ValentinaDB Server, Valentina SQLite Server and Valentina DuckDB Server. With support for both internal data sources as well as external data sources (including MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MongoDB and more), it also includes two other servers that can leverage all supported data sources. These include:
- Valentina Reports Server. Serve visually compelling reports with charts, graphs, bar/QR codes, images and more from the supported data sources as images, html or PDF. Deliver them using the built in email services and scheduler. You can allow customers to view them on a network using the free Report Viewer. Reports support two scripting systems: Python and JavaScript.
- Valentina Forms Server. Serve custom, visual forms (similar to Microsoft® Access or Claris® FileMaker Pro) from Valentina Server (on macOS, Windows or Linux) to anyone using the free form hosting system built into free Valentina Studio.
Improvements in Valentina Server 17.5.2 include:
- [Imp][Docker] Added the tzdata package and set UTC as the default timezone in the Valentina Server Docker image. You can specify a different timezone using the TZ environment variable.
Valentina Server is available as a standalone product or as an OEM solution for solution providers. You can use Valentina Server with five simultaneous connections for free on macOS, Windows and Linux. Standalone, commercial versions start at $299. Valentina Developer Network lets system integrators and solution providers deploy copies of Valentina Server to their customers royalty free and starts at $599.
Valentina ADK for C++ 17.5.2
Valentina Database and Reports ADKs are available for C++ development as standalone solutions for developers, and include a free CLIENT component for native integration with Valentina Server. Improvements include:
- [New] Implemented I_DuckDBStatement::Bind_* methods for all DuckDB-supported data types, including Date, Time, DateTime, HugeInt, and more
Valentina ADKs are available for $199 each with discounts for three or more.
Valentina ADK for Xojo 17.5.2
The Xojo development environment supports multiple compile targets, including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and more. Valentina Database and Reports ADKs are available for Xojo as standalone solutions for developers, and include a free CLIENT component for native integration with Valentina Server. Improvements include:
- [New] Native bind methods in VDuckDBPreparedStatement.
- [Imp] stability after Shutdown() method call.
- [Imp] Added the SelectSQLEx method, allowing the cursor location to be specified for ValentinaDB, SQLite, and DuckDB RBDB prepared statements (Xojo Database API).
- [Fix] Fixed client-mode operation with Valentina Server when initialized using Valentina.InitClient without calling Valentina.Init.
Valentina ADKs are available for $199 each with discounts for three or more.
About Paradigma Software
Paradigma Software, Incorporated is an advanced data technology company founded in the late 1990s with the introduction of ValentinaDB, a post‑relational, columnar database engine. The company delivers high‑performance, developer‑focused tools for building modern data‑driven applications. Its products are used by developers, DBAs, and data professionals who need powerful and flexible database and reporting solutions. Valentina Studio provides database administration, reporting, and visual forms with support for Python and JavaScript, while Valentina Server offers a deployment platform supporting ValentinaDB, SQLite, and DuckDB. Together, these technologies enable organizations to design and manage sophisticated data solutions across desktop, server, and embedded environments.