Formativ is a totally new GroupWise development environment encompassing script creation, simplified, yet fully featured GroupWise programming and extensive 'point and click' script integration capabilities with the GroupWise client. We wanted to expose GroupWise's programming capabilities to a broader audience. With Formativ, every GroupWise user can now benefit from the underlying automation power of GroupWise. With Formativ, GroupWise collaboration solutions can be quickly developed in Visual Basic Script and, with just a few clicks of the mouse, users can integrate scripts with GroupWise toolbars, menus and events. For example, Formativ allows end-users to automatically run scripts when a message is composed or sent.
Users can easily customize the library scripts to suit individual and corporate needs.
With Formativ, GroupWise administrators will now be able to harness a broader range of development resources, whether they be professional programming or power user skills. Central administration and controlled script roll-out allows easy management of the Formativ GroupWise environment. Formativ creates new business opportunities for VARs and consultants, who can now more easily and rapidly deliver corporate GroupWise automation and integration solutions. In addition to providing script development services, authorized VARs will be able to purchase and resell licenses through the Advansys reseller program. Advansys Formativ is scheduled to ship in June 2001.