Benthic Software News

Build 672 improves elapsed time reporting in logs and spool files as well as several fixes related to dropping file on the main window.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Build 665 includes several fixes related to scrolling in the SQLBuilder and in the editor quick popup lists.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Build 664 includes several fixes and improvements to the Excel export feature.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Build 663 includes improvements to the SQLBuilder, Favorites menu, and Excel exports.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
December 22, 2017 BenthicSQALL 3.1 released

BenthicSQALL 3.1 introduces several new features and improvements including:

  • Ability to export data to a script of insert statements.
  • SQLBuilder adds Nullable indicator to columns.
  • Language Copy&Paste feature to reformat SQL for most programming languages including C, Pascal, PHP, JavaScript, etc.
  • New SET BINDING OFF command can be used to stop bind variables from being created when sending a statement to the server. This is useful for some servers stored procedure syntax that uses colons to indicate local variables instead of bind variables (such as Firebird/Interbase.)
  • New PROMPT script command that allows you to prompt to stop or continue a script with a message. Useful to put at the beginning of critical scripts that could cause problems if run by accident.
  • Added the ability to use MYSQL formatted script files (Using DELIMITED statement.)
  • Added multi-line replace feature making it easier to replace text with line feeds.
  • Added brace highlighting to the SQL editor. The format of the highlight can be changed on the Syntax Highlighting page of the Options window.
  • Many small fixes and improvements.

This is a free upgrade for all BenthicSQALL 3.x registered users. Please see the BenthicSQALL History page for the complete list of enhancements and bug fixes included in this release. The download for this new release can be found on the Downloads page.

BenthicImpExp is a tool for attended and unattended imports and exports for Oracle databases.
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Several small fixes to file loading and filtering.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
December 20, 2016 Golden 6.2 Build 661 released
Several small improvements and bug fixes. Added UTF-8 without BOM encoding to ImpExp.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Several interface fixes related to script commands that prompt the user. Improvements to the save as window. Several performance improvements to ImpExp.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Fixed an issue with sorting in edit mode and a small change in the behavior of COLUMN NEW_VAL.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Added live parenthesis matching and many interface improvements.
This is a free upgrade for all PLEdit 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the PLEdit History page for information regarding this new release.
February 17, 2016 Golden 6.2 Build 658 released
Fixed an issue with dbms_output showing blank lines and editing synonyms requiring ROWID.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Improvements to Oracle Client detection and diagnostics. PHP support added to language copy and paste feature. Several other small changes and fixes.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
September 22, 2015 PLEdit 6.1 Build 610 released
Several minor bug fixes and improvements. Improved client diagnostics and connection code.
This is a free upgrade for all PLEdit registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the PLEdit History page for information regarding this new release.
Several small changes and fixes. Added Export to script of insert statements. URLs can be launched in default browser (must be enabled on DataGrid options tab.) Improved client detection. Many small improvements.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Added Export to script of insert statements. URLs can be launched in default browser (must be enabled on DataGrid options tab.) Improved client detection. Many small improvements.
This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Quick exports will now use the saved defaults from the Advanced Export window. Fixed a parsing issue related to Oracle 12 inline pl/sql and greatly improved parsing speed for huge scripts. Added support for page/tab switching mouse buttons, and many small improvements and fixes. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Several small improvements and fixes. Please see the PLEdit history page for specifics.

Many new and exciting features including:

  • A built-in SQL formatter
  • Significant export enhancements including new options and a new export directly to an excel file export format
  • Redesigned and enhanced Login Dialog with many new features including the ability to sort, search, filter and export the quick login list
  • The ability to automate the running of scripts via new command line parameters (allowing users to login and run scripts) and script commands (allowing users to spool or export results to a file)
  • The ability to run stored procedures
  • Improved handling of multi-line data in the results grid including a new Cell Details window
  • Improved performance when copying large amounts of data to the clipboard
  • 64 bit version of the application
  • plus many smaller enhancements and bug fixes

Please see the BenthicSQALL History page for the complete list of enhancements and bug fixes included in this release. The download for this new release can be found on the Downloads page.

There is a small upgrade fee for the new version. As always with our products, BenthicSQALL 3.x can be used for 30 days before purchasing.

Significantly improved Excel export speed and memory usage. Added ability to show nested tables as text. Improved Oracle Client detection, advanced export including SQL statement export to spreadsheets, and many small improvements and fixes. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
Updated to match Golden's Oracle Client detections and new login features. Several small improvements and fixes. Please see the PLEdit history page for specifics.
March 5, 2014 Golden 6.2 Build 651 released
Improved Oracle Client detection, advanced export including SQL statement export to spreadsheets, and many small improvements and fixes. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
September 12, 2013 Golden 6.2 Build 650 released
Oracle 12 support, improved DESC support, and many small improvements and fixes. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
June 14, 2013 Golden 6.1 Build 649 Maintenance Release
Fixed some minor issues with Golden 6.1. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
June 8, 2013 Golden 6.1 Release!
Golden 6.1 has been released. This is a free upgrade for all Golden 6.x registered users. The download can be found on the Downloads page. See the Golden 6.x History page for information regarding this new release.
April 8, 2013 Updated FAQ and new versions coming
Updated the FAQ page to include information on the 64bit programs. Note that 32bit versions of our products are to be used with the 32bit Oracle Client; 64bit versions need the 64bit Oracle Client. Golden 6.1 with many new features and improvements should be out in early May.
April 5, 2012 64bit versions!
There are 64bit versions of Golden, PLEdit and Goldview now on the downloads page. These versions require 64bit Windows and the 64bit Oracle Client. If you are using the 32bit Oracle Client, you do need to use the 32bit versions of the programs. Please let us know if you have any questions or problems with the 64bit versions!
March 12, 2012 Golden 6.0.0.646
Build 646 greatly improves ImpExp's file handling speed, improves ansi file support for Korean code pages and fixes some minor parsing issues. Golden 6 features an improved interface, full Unicode support, client side sorting, filtering, formatting and lots more! Please see the products page for details. Golden 6 can be installed alongside Golden 5 without problems. As always with our products, Golden 6 can be used for 30 days before purchasing. Please see the purchasing page for upgrade pricing. Download it today! Please see the Golden6 history page for details.
February 21, 2012 PLEdit Version 6.0.0.607
Version 6 adds support for Unicode, compile warnings and hints. It also adds the new login window from Golden 6 along with many small improvements and fixes. Please see the PLEdit history page for specifics.
November 9, 2011 Updated FAQ and Support Information
We've updated the FAQ and Support pages.
July 19, 2011 BenthicSQALL 2.1.0.34 (New version!)
BenthicSQALL is an SQL tool for any database that supports ODBC or OLEDB drivers. Version 2 is a free upgrade from version 1 and now includes Unicode support, workspaces, more export options and more! Version 2.1 adds bind variables, prompt variables and many small fixes and improvements. Please see the BenthicSQALL page for details.
March 1, 2011 New versions of PLEdit and Goldview
New versions of PLEdit and Goldview are available and are free upgrades from all previous versions. Both programs have been updated to match Golden 6 with Unicode support, visual improvements for Windows 7 and new features. Please see the items below for more information.
April 13, 2011 Goldview Version 3.0.0.302
Version 3 adds support for Unicode and function based indexes. It also adds the new login window from Golden 6 along with many small improvements and fixes. Please see the Goldview history page for specifics.
May 10, 2009 Golden 5.7.0.460
Version 5.7 adds lots of new features and improvements! This version includes updates to make Golden look better on Vista as well as some interface improvements. Please see the Golden history page for details.