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Eclipse 4diac 3.1 Released

Dear Friends and Supporters of Eclipse 4diac,

We are happy to announce the release of Eclipse 4diac 3.1, including
updates to both 4diac IDE and 4diac FORTE.

This release introduces improvements to the development experience in
4diac IDE as well as architectural and performance enhancements in
4diac FORTE.

Highlights include:

  • Improved Struct Member Access support in 4diac IDE
  • Correct editor synchronization in split editor or clone editor mode
  • Folder move and rename refactoring with automatic update of type references
  • User interface improvements including better HiDPI support and dark mode refinements
  • Modularization of the IEC 61131-3 function library in 4diac FORTE
  • Memory and performance optimizations for embedded systems ... read more
Posted by Zoitl Alois 2026-03-12

Eclipse 4diac 3.1 Feature Freeze & Call for Testing

Dear Friends and Supporters of Eclipse 4diac,

We have officially reached the Feature Freeze for the upcoming Eclipse 4diac 3.1 release!

This milestone marks the end of new feature development for this cycle. We are now focusing entirely on bug fixes, documentation, and stabilization.

Key Highlights of 3.1:

  • 4diac IDE: Improved Struct Member Access, Folder Refactoring, and UI modernization (Drop Shadows & HiDPI fixes).
  • 4diac FORTE: Modularized standard function library, FreeRTOS memory optimizations, and expanded OPC UA SIFB support.... read more
Posted by Zoitl Alois 2026-02-27


Proposal Upgrade 4diac FORTE to C++20

In our work towards the Eclipe 4diac 3.0 release with many major changes and major improvements we noticed that for implementing 4diac FORTE more correct and saver an upgrade to C++ 20 would be beneficial.

As this may impact many of our users, especially on more exotic platform we are seeking for your feedback this issue: https://github.com/eclipse-4diac/4diac-forte/issues/399

Cheers,
The Eclipse 4diac Team

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2025-04-07



Still using an old version of 4diac IDE?

Stay tuned for all the features we are developing for 4diac 3.0 - a lot is happening behind the scenes. Btw, if you are working with 4diac IDE and wish to showcase your project, let us know!

https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20230306

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2023-03-06


1st Eclipse 4diac Virtual Community Meeting

We are thrilled to announce that in two weeks the first time we will hold the 1st Virtual Eclipse 4diac Community Meeting: https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20221129

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2022-11-30

15 years of Eclipse 4diac!

It is unbelievable, but Eclipse 4diac is now around since July 2007! Many thanks to all committers, contributors and users. Without you I would not be where I am today!

https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20220707

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2022-07-09

Eclipse 4diac 2.0.1 maintenance release

The Eclipse 4diac project has a belated Christmas present for you: the Eclipse 4diac 2.0.1 maintenance release!

We fixed 29 issues in 4diac IDE and 2 in 4diac FORTE.

More details here: https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20211229

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2021-12-29

The long wait has an end!

Eclipse 4diac 1.14.0 is out 🥳. Checkout all the cool new features: https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20210503

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2021-05-04






A warm welcome to our google Summer of Code student Sándor Bácsi

Sándor Bácsi will work on checking IEC 61499 models with OCL: https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_2020060

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2020-06-02




Just in time for Christmas

The 1.11.3 maintenance release of 4diac IDE: https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20191223

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2019-12-23

One week left till the 4days of 4diac summit

Looking forward to a very interesting program with great attendees.

For the spontaneous people: we still have places left!
https://www.eclipse.org/4diac/en_news.php#en_news_20191103

Posted by Zoitl Alois 2019-11-03


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