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In this lesson, you will learn how to open and explore DataFlex workspaces using DFXray, a helpful tool that gives you an overview of all registered environments on your machine. Whether you're working in a development setup or on a production server without Studio installed, this video walks you through three ways to select and open a workspace. You'll also discover a useful shortcut for launching the correct Studio version from DFXray.
Open DFXray
Use the Workspace Filter
The filter field is automatically selected when the panel opens.
Begin typing to narrow down the list of workspaces.
Select the workspace you need from the list.
Running on a Production Server
If you're on a production server with no Studio installed, there may be no registered workspaces listed.
Option 2: Use the Web Apps Button
Click the "Web Apps" button to display all running web applications on the machine.
Use the filter to find and select an app.
If the app source folder is not found, a warning will appear. This is expected and only affects certain features like source code search.
Option 3: Browse for a Workspace File
Use the "Browse" option to select workspace files manually:
.sws files (Studio workspace files) provide access to both the database and source code.
.ws files (workspace files) provide access to the database only.
.cfg files are also supported but do not provide source code access.
Using DFXray as a Studio Launcher
DFXray can also launch workspaces in the correct version of the Studio.
Navigate to a workspace (for example, the FlexTron sample).
Press Alt + S to open it in the matching Studio version.
This is helpful when you have many Studio versions installed and can't remember which version a workspace belongs to.
DFXray is built and presented by Sture Andersen from Sture ApS.
