Questions tagged [coldfusion-2016]

ColdFusion is a server-side rapid application development platform, from Adobe. ColdFusion 2016 was released on February 15, 2016. ColdFusion was later updated to ColdFusion 2018.

New features in ColdFusion 2016:

  • PDF Enhancements
  • Updated functions including Query and Array processing functions
  • Language enhancements including safe navigation (?.)
  • Command Line Interface
  • Swagger document generation

See: https://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/2016/topics.html#dynamicpod_reference

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querying with nulls and lists

I have QueryExecute( SELECT * FROM dbo.pages WHERE ID IN ( :id ) ... , { id : { value = rc.id, cfsqltype : "cf_sql_integer, list : true } } Almost all the time this works. The thing is rc.id can be blank. If it is…
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The specified directory could not be created

We are migrating ColdFusion 9 code to ColdFusion 2016. We have set up the server and the application is working fine. The only issue we are facing for a long time is when we configure a shared path, and upload any file from the front end, we are…
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Trying to pull out last id from a table and group by a specific column

It only gives me one record, i dont know whats the problem, if i just loop the whole query then it works SELECT * FROM messages WHERE receiver =
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Strategy for passing in optional arguments to remotely accessed CFC's

I know that in ColdFusion, making the access level of a function remote means that all arguments are required. How do I correctly deal with optional arguments? Often we are getting requests sent to these functions with:…
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jQuery asynchronous callback deferment returning [object] [object], but console shows the value

Ok, Rory pointed me in the callback direction for my question posted yesterday. I tried several different options, and at least got to the JavaScript variable from undefined to [object] [object], which is posted here to getCallBack.toString(), which…
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Odd issue with jQuery call not working vs ajax call working

I am using session scope in ColdFusion and have created an AJAX setter and getter. When I call the jQuery function for the getter I get undefined, but inside the jQuery call I write to the console and the values are correct. I have tried async:…
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Indexing and then searching within date ranges using cfindex and cfsearch

Using ColdFusion 2016, does anyone know if its possible to include a date when using cfindex, and then search within date ranges using cfsearch? So I could index documents, including their upload date to the collection, and then say search only…
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Macromedia sqlserver jdbc driver object has been closed: error only when running simultaneous requests

I am seeing this error: Error Executing Database Query. [Macromedia][SQLServer JDBC Driver]Object has been closed. Some other threads mentioned that restarting CF or resetting DSN should sort it out. It did not sorted after the restart. Also my…
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How can I get back my ColdFusion 2016 Server Updates page?

I updated Coldfusion 2016 with Update 9 earlier today (Feb 22, 2019). Now, when I log into the CF Administrator and visit Server Update > Updates I get the universal error handler page we set for our website we set in Server Settings > Settings…
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Element X is undefined in cfloop over dynamically generated named radio buttons

I'm coding this new feature for a client. I need to give a user rights to the following: A District An operation center Projects in that ops center Here is a screenshot of my add_a_user page that shows the district > Ops Center > projects…
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how to run shared object (.so) file in ColdFusion with Linux

I am very new to ColdFusion with Linux environment. Can anyone help me how I can run the shared object file in my application? Earlier we had a Windows server where we were executing a ddl file with the help of an executable file by using…
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Coldfusion alternative to evaluate() due to possible code injection?

Currently just finishing up a code review and the auditor doesn't like this use of evaluate() and assigns it a high risk due to possible code injection. The user is presented a form of products associated with his or her account. There's a hidden…
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Mapping user spreadsheet columns to database fields

I’m not sure where to start on this project. I know how to read the contents of the excel spreadsheet, I know how to identify the header row, I know how to loop over the contents. I believe I have the UX portion worked out but I am not sure how to…
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Can you explain the reason for using inverse=“true” to cfproperty tag in coldfusion?

Can you explain the reason for using inverse="true" & cascade attribute in cfproperty tag ?
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Coldfusion 2016 websockets SSL connection fails

I am using coldfusion 2016 and trying to test secure websockets using a self signed cert generated in IIS and then imported to a jks keystore file. In the coldfusion admin on the websocket page I have checked the secure box and entered the path to…
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