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| Solutions - System i - Improving the Acceptance of Applications |
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Evolution ²·º = Technological Innovation x Process Innovation
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| Improve the Acceptance of Applications With Graphical User Interfaces |
| The Problem |
For younger users and mangers who primarily work with the Windows platform, RPG and Cobol applications with their green screen have a pretty shopworn image despite their good functionality. The pressure to replace them with something more "modern" is on the rise. At the same time, there is a growing need to sensibly integrate existing applications in Windows applications or make them available on the web.
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| The Solution |
Using automated tools, the existing application is provided with a graphical user interface. First it is determined exactly how the new user interface should look and act. This is documented in a style guide file. Next, rules are defined with which the tool can create the new GUI. Anything that cannot be bundled in rules can be manually adapted via minor source code modifications. The procedure requires no knowledge of Windows, Java or web programming and can be easily integrated in daily business.
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| Procedure |
 Creation of a GUI for a small portion of the application (2-5 days)
Definition of a style guide for the description of the new GUI and detailed cost estimate
Implementation of the project under the charge of the customer with support from PKS or, if  desired, led by PKS or a suitable service provider |
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| Suitable Tools |
 Server Builder 400 |
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| Migration Tools 400 OCC |
| Migration Tools 400 EGL |
| Reengineering Tools 400 EGL |
| Transformation Workbench |
Service Library 400 |
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Success = Stability x Evolution ²·º
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Universal Client
The Universal Client consists of a well-balanced range of various clients for the web, Windows and the green screen, all of which can communicate via the XML standard with migrated apps in Windows, Linux or Unix, as well as the original RPG and Cobol programs in System i.
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