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HFSQL

An SQL database integrated with WINDEV, WEBDEV and WINDEV Mobile, available in Network, Cluster, Client/Server, Cloud and Mobile versions.

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Integrated with the WINDEV Suite

One database for desktop, web and mobile projects.

PC SOFT describes HFSQL as an SQL database integrated in the WINDEV, WINDEV Mobile and WEBDEV development environments.

HFSQL offers a binary storage format compatible between supported platforms, allowing the same data format to be used across the product family and the available HFSQL architectures.

WINDEVUse HFSQL in desktop and other supported WINDEV application projects.
WEBDEVUse HFSQL as the database for websites, intranets and web applications.
WINDEV MobileUse HFSQL with supported mobile applications and mobile data configurations.
Cross-platform formatHFSQL uses a binary storage format compatible between supported platforms.
HFSQL versions

Choose the architecture that fits the application.

The official HFSQL product page lists Network, Cluster, Client/Server for Windows and Linux, Cloud and Mobile versions.

NetworkUse HFSQL for local and network-based application data.
Client/ServerRun HFSQL Client/Server on Windows or Linux for centralized databases and multi-user applications.
CloudUse the HFSQL Cloud version where a cloud-hosted database architecture is required.
ClusterHFSQL is also available in a Cluster version.
MobileUse the Mobile version for supported smartphone and tablet applications.
Shared data formatThe binary storage format is compatible between supported platforms.
HFSQL Client/Server

Centralized databases and administration.

In Client/Server applications, client programs connect to databases hosted by an HFSQL server. The HFSQL Control Center provides administration of servers, databases, data files, users, rights, scheduled tasks and backups.

PC SOFT documentation also provides tools and procedures for moving supported projects between HFSQL Classic and Client/Server configurations.

Server administrationStop or restart servers, review configuration and manage scheduled operations.
Users and rightsCreate users and define permissions for databases and data files.
BackupsManage full and differential HFSQL Client/Server backups.
MaintenanceInspect, optimize, repair and reindex supported HFSQL data files.
HFSQL Control Center

Manage databases from one administration tool.

The HFSQL Control Center manages HFSQL Network, Mobile and Client/Server databases, database schemas and supported external databases.

Servers and databasesView server settings, databases, tables, content, logs and transactions.
Database schemasOpen and inspect database schemas containing HFSQL Classic, Client/Server and external database tables.
External databasesPC SOFT documentation identifies management support for formats including Oracle, SQL Server and MySQL.
Redistributable toolThe official documentation states that the HFSQL Control Center can be redistributed.
Product resources

HFSQL brochure, documentation and updates.

HFSQL resources are available here on the product page rather than through a separate Downloads menu.

HFSQL brochureOpen PC SOFT's official HFSQL product brochure. Official HFSQL pageReview the current HFSQL overview and available versions. HFSQL Control CenterRead the official administration-tool documentation. HFSQL 2026 updatesOpen PC SOFT's official HFSQL download and update center. Client/Server tutorialLearn the basics of managing an HFSQL Client/Server database. HFSQL documentationBrowse the official HFSQL help and reference pages.
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