The new applications can be deployed in a matter of a few weeks and can be modified to meet changing demands or host screens in minutes. Compaq Computer Corp. Deskpro EN6400 running Windows NT 4.0 Workstation. A mainframe emulator let us run the captured files and finish at least two-thirds of the development offline. We found it easy to program data collections from scrolling fields and locate screen objects that float on the screen. The product can also be used with VT screens, which do not download as sets of well-defined fields.
Developers use their environment of choice to develop the front-end GUI for the data fields.
Model fields are made available to the development environment through API files in the SDK provided. The model server includes both load balancing and session pooling capabilities to aid performance. Model servers are also fault tolerant, automatically assuming service for the lost session licenses of a downed server. If a set of model servers is at capacity, a new server can be brought online without disruption to the installed set. Valuable troubleshooting tools are included.