Unable to install CF2021 on MacOS BigSur 11.5.1

While installing CF2021 on MacOS Big Sur 11.5.1, users are getting this error message –  “libjvm.dylib” cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. Even after Allowing this from Security, it does not let users install it. Here are a few simple steps to install it. Eject the current installer. Launch the terminal and type this command xattr -rc <ColdFusion2021_xxxx.dmg file location>. Once you run this command, Run the installer and see if that works. In case, you will still […]

Announcing ColdFusion Builder Extension for VS Code

Ever found yourself at odds with complex codes, language overload, syntax errors, repetitive lines of code, etc? It’s always annoying when you have to keep switching between Code editor, server manager, and numerous other applications to manage your projects. That’s why we are excited to bring you the new Adobe ColdFusion Builder extension for Visual Studio Code. Now you will be able to edit and validate code, manage files, projects, and servers, debug, and scan for security vulnerabilities, directly on […]

CFDIV bind

I am using cfdiv bound to *.cfm page. I would like to use windows voice typing. The problem is it will not send the text to the bind url with @keyup, @change or any other key event except for pressing enter. I’m thinking this may not be possible but would love some expert opinions.

CF 2021 on Windows server 2022

Are there issues with ColdFusion 2021 on Windows server 2022?

An error occurred while copying the file from the source in ColdFusion 2021 after applying Lockdown

Sometimes, we may encounter issues with file uploads after applying the Lockdown on ColdFusion installs. This error may occur when we are trying to upload files to the Webroot location; the reason behind it is the Lockdown installer will remove write permission for the service account on the Webroot, and any attempts to upload the file to Webroot will throw an error. The solution is to change Webroot’s permission to allow writing, modification, or execution per the application requirements.

ACF Builder Extension: Quick Fix

Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code “Quick Fix” Sometimes we all need a helping hand. Wait. Does an IDE even have a hand? Anyway, imagine if your VS Code was able to flag issues with your code, make suggestions, but then even make those suggestions come to life! The Builder extension for VS Code includes a “quick fix” capability. Let’s say you’re writing a bit of CF script, like so: Whoops! There’s a component name mismatch. Apparently, “mycfc1” […]

ACF Builder Extension: Code Refactoring

Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code “Code Refactoring” What is “code refactoring”? Is it a cool new UK reality show where you win prizes by changing up your applications to work better? No, but if any tv producers from the UK read this and are interested, call me. Code Refactoring, put simply, is improving your code by altering things like naming conventions, readability, and other factors that make maintainability of your code better over the long run. This […]

ACF Builder Extension: Code Assist

Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code “Code Assist” Often, the main reason we use a purpose-built IDE for our development work is for getting help with things like code completion, hinting, scaffolding and other similar features. This is often a big differentiator from more simplified editors such as, for example, Notepad. VS Code comes out of the box with many powerful features, but the CF extension adds specific code assist features for Adobe ColdFusion code. One of the […]

ACF Builder Extension: Security Analyzer

Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code “Security Code Analyzer” Security is a critical aspect of programming. The Security Analyzer is a powerful, useful tool for CFML developers to use to help prevent vulnerable code in their application. It can warn about potential threats, give you an idea on the level of the threat, and suggest potential solutions to the issues. As of CF2021, Security Analyzer functionality is available and valid for ALL licensed versions of ColdFusion (in the […]

ACF Builder Extension: PMT Code Profiler

Adobe ColdFusion Builder Extension for Visual Studio Code “PMT Code Profiler Report Integration” The Performance Monitoring Toolkit (PMT) provides critical performance data for your running Adobe ColdFusion servers. It monitors all transactions and captures a variety of data metrics including response and run times, errors, and other data. The Builder Extension provides the ability to view data from the PMT server in a report. * It should be noted, to get full functionality from the extension, a running Adobe ColdFusion […]

Modernize or Die® – CFML News Podcast for August 2nd, 2022 – Episode 159

Eric and Daniel host this week’s CFML News Podcast. To listen or subscribe to the podcast visit our site or watch on Youtube. They discussed the 3rd part of the Adobe Lucee Roundtable podcast from CFAlive. They discussed the CF Config support for Lucee Scheduled tasks, ColdBox 6.8.0, and Adobe’s VS Code Extension for ColdFusion Builder. They reminded you of Adobe Developer Week and how to get the recordings as well as Brad’s Community post on How does CFML really perform compared […]