desmond@gvlv1.gvl.unisys.com (Ned Desmond) (07/17/90)
We are planning to implement a networked PC window/database system. The
application we will develop involves inputting data on a limited set of
pre-defined forms, monitoring dynamically updated status lists and large DBMS
inquiry for historical information all to facilitate a decision making process.
The PCs will be dedicated to this application, no other software beyond our
custom application will need to operate.
We would greatly appreciate your input on recommendations and experience with
available application generators or developers tools/tool kits that would help
us and have the following attributes:
Menu definition
Field validation
Range checking
Graphic (map) displays with dynamic overlays (we can do this outside of
the tool kit if needed)
Direct DBMS interface, if possible
DOS 286/386 VGA or very high resolution 1K X 1K, C environment
Mouse support
Important considerations are ease and speed of development, code integrity and
reliability.
We are considering two implementation approaches:
1. To develop screens using standard database screen tool kits (Sybase,
Informix).
2. To develop screens using window libraries such as Views, JAM, Menuet, ..
From your experience, which direction would be more effective? If #1, which
database did you find has a more robust screen designer, SYBASE, Informix or
another? Can you recommend any window tool libraries?
Thank You for your assistance,
Ned Desmond, desmond@gvl.unisys.com
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We are planning to implement a networked PC window/database system and are
seeking advice on development tools.
The application we will develop involves inputting data on a limited set of
pre-defined forms, monitoring dynamically updated status lists and large DBMS
inquiry for historical information all to facilitate a decision making process.
The PCs will be dedicated to this application, no other software beyond our
custom application will need to operate.
We would greatly appreciate hearing recommendations and experience with
available application generators or developers tools/tool kits that would help
us and have the following attributes:
Menu definition
Field validation
Range checking
Graphic (map) displays with dynamic overlays (we can do this outside of
the tool kit if needed)
Direct DBMS interface, if possible
DOS 286/386 VGA or very high resolution 1K X 1K, C environment
Mouse support
Important considerations are ease and speed of development, code integrity and
reliability.
We are considering two implementation approaches:
1. To develop screens using standard database screen tool kits (Sybase,
Informix).
2. To develop screens using window libraries such as Views, JAM, Menuet, ..
From your experience, which direction would be more effective? If #1, which
database did you find has a more robust screen designer, SYBASE, Informix or
another? Can you recommend any window tool libraries?
Thank You for your assistance,
Ned Desmond, desmond@gvl.unisys.comefowler@milton.u.washington.edu (Eric Fowler) (07/19/90)
For the fellow who posted: I can recomend ToolBook, from Asymetrix, in Bellevue Washington. ToolBook supports all of the features you mentioned, and will access the OS directly through a DLL, so you can go directly to a database engine if you wish. For more info, ask me or call Asymetrix, (206)637-1500. =Eric