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DATA BASE : ALTR - Page: 1
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NUMBER 289-216
DATE 890516
CATEGORY WS00, WS20, AS10, AS20, AS40, AS70
TYPE Programming
TITLE EASEL FOR OPERATING SYSTEM/2 EXTENDED EDITION
ABSTRACT Easel (1) for Operating System/2 (TM) Extended Edition (Easel
OS/2 (TM) EE) consists of two IBM licensed programs that provide a
highly productive programming facility and an operating environment
to assist customers in migrating to programmable workstations from
terminals. These products are Easel for OS/2 Extended Edition
Development system and Easel for OS/2 Extended Edition Runtime
facility.
The Easel OS/2 EE Development system runs on an IBM OS/2
Extended Edition programmable workstation. Programmers can use the
Easel OS/2 EE Development system to write new graphical front-end
applications for existing terminal-based host applications. An
interactive common user access (CUA) screen layout facility based on
the OS/2 Presentation Manager (TM) is provided to assist programmers
in developing application screens. The Easel OS/2 EE Development
system also provides language statements to access host screen
contents via the terminal emulation facilities of the OS/2
Communications Manager. Additional application logic can be provided
in the front-end application, while the host applications can
continue to run unchanged. These facilities assist programmers in
developing applications that can conform with the CUA guidelines of
Systems Application Architecture (TM) (SAA).
The Easel OS/2 EE Runtime facility provides the capability to
execute these new front-end applications on an IBM OS/2 Extended
Edition programmable workstation. Users at these workstations can
benefit from consistent CUA graphics and cooperative processing,
while users at terminals can operate without change.
Easel OS/2 EE is developed by Interactive Images, Inc.,
Woburn, MA.
(1) Registered trademark of Interactive Images, Inc.
(TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
PROGRAM PROGRAM ONE-TIME
DESCRIPTION NUMBER CHARGE
Easel OS/2 EE Development
(3.5-inch media) 49F4644 $7,200
Easel OS/2 EE Runtime
(3.5-inch media) 49F4645 295
Easel OS/2 EE Development
(5.25-inch media) 49F4726 7,200
Easel OS/2 EE Runtime
(5.25-inch media) 49F4727 295
Planned Availability Date: August 25, 1989
Refer to the ORDERING INFORMATION section of this announcement
for shipment dates.
PRODNO 49F4644 Easel OS/2 EE Development (3.5-inch)
49F4645 Easel OS/2 EE Runtime (3.5-inch)
49F4726 Easel OS/2 EE Development (5.25-inch)
49F4727 Easel OS/2 EE Runtime (5.25-inch)
49F4717 Easel OS/2 EE Runtime Additional License
OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
o Provides a highly productive programming facility to assist
customers in migrating the user interface of host applications
from terminals to programmable workstations, including:
- Interactive CUA screen layout facility based on Presentation
Manager in IBM OS/2 Extended Edition that provides guidance
towards conformance with CUA
- High-level language that is event-driven, yet easy to learn.
Language statements support graphics and communications as
well as application logic.
o Supports Communications Manager in IBM OS/2 Extended Edition:
- 3270 datastream connection using Emulator High Level Language
API (EHLLAPI)
- Asynchronous connection using Asynchronous Communications
Device Interface (ACDI).
o Provides business graphics routines with 14 types of charts
o Provides National Language Support, single-byte character sets
DESCRIPTION
Easel OS/2 EE provides facilities to develop and execute
graphical front ends to existing host 3270 and asynchronous
applications. These graphical front ends can conform to the
guidelines for SAA CUA and execute on a programmable workstation
(PWS) using IBM Operating System/2 Extended Edition Version 1.1.
This Easel OS/2 EE offering consists of two separately licensed
programs: the Easel OS/2 EE Development system and the Easel OS/2 EE
Runtime facility.
The Easel OS/2 EE Development system operates on an IBM OS/2
Extended Edition workstation, and provides the following:
o An interactive CUA layout facility to define the graphical
application screens. As Easel OS/2 EE is based on the
Presentation Manager in OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.1, there
are some exceptions to the new CUA guidelines. The exceptions
will be documented in the EASEL OS/2 EE DEVELOPER'S GUIDE
o A high level language that is event-driven and block-structured.
Trace and debug facilities are included. This language is
readily learned by programmers who are familiar with a high-level
programming language like COBOL, and provides capability for
graphics and communications programming. Programmers use this
language in conjunction with the screens defined by use of the
interactive layout facility to create applications that can
conform to CUA guidelines
o A FIELDS tool to analyze the 3270 data streams used by the
existing host application. Host graphic data is not supported.
The Easel OS/2 EE Runtime facility is required on an OS/2
Extended Edition PWS to execute the front-end application that has
been developed by the development system. No modifications or
changes are needed to the host applications.
Many installed applications using host-attached terminals can
be enhanced by Easel OS/2 EE programmed front ends on an OS/2
Extended Edition PWS. Easel OS/2 EE serves as a translator between
the PWS and the host application, giving the application a whole new
look from the perspective of the end user. These front-end
applications can apply new CUA screen design concepts that may
provide more information with fewer panels. The data can be
displayed as colorful, graphical, easy-to-understand information.
Application users can use a PWS with a keyboard and/or a mouse to
interact with host applications. For example, users can select from
information in scrollable windows, rather than having to keyboard
codes from printed lists. With Easel OS/2 EE, the mainframe
application can be made available to PWS users in a simple,
controlled way, making it easier for end users to learn and to use
applications.
Information can be displayed in business graphics form by the
Easel OS/2 EE application by use of the routines provided. These
routines enhance programmer productivity by supporting the display of
business information in more meaningful forms.
NATIONAL LANGUAGE SUPPORT: Easel OS/2 EE is enabled for National
Language Support for single byte, left-to-right language
applications. Easel OS/2 EE meets the requirements for selection of
keyboards and code pages for languages in Europe, Canada, and Latin
America. Application programmers may find that Easel OS/2 EE offers
a technique to support translated host applications by providing
front-end applications in different national languages.
STATEMENT OF GENERAL DIRECTION
It is IBM's intent to support the Easel for OS/2 EE product on
Version 1.2 of OS/2 Extended Edition. In addition, IBM intends to
support the 5250 Workstation feature via the Communications Manager.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications are available at planned
availability. To order, contact your IBM representative.
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
Easel OS/2 EE General Information
Manual GC38-7037
Easel OS/2 EE Developer's Guide SC38-7034
Easel OS/2 EE Language
Reference Manual SC38-7035
Easel OS/2 EE Quick Reference
Guide SC38-7036
EDUCATION SUPPORT
Details of education support will be available at product
availability.
SCHEDULE
The planned availability date is August 25, 1989.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: Easel OS/2 EE requires IBM Operating System/2
Extended Edition Version 1.1 and supports the devices supported by
IBM OS/2 Extended Edition 1.1 with the following limitations:
o Communications support is provided by the Communications Manager
- Asynchronous communication is supported by ACDI
- IBM 3270 communication is supported by EHLLAPI
- No other terminal emulator support is provided at this time.
o Display support is provided for the following adapters and
displays for the Personal Computer AT (R) and PC XT (TM) 286:
- IBM Enhanced Graphics Adapter with the IBM Enhanced Color
Display
- Personal System/2 (R) (PS/2 (R)) Display Adapter with one of
the following displays:
-- IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8512)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8513)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8514).
o Display support is provided for one of the display/adapter
combinations as specified below for the PS/2:
- IBM PS/2 System Unit (80286 and 80386) with integrated Video
Graphics Array (VGA) and one of the following displays:
-- IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8512)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8513)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8514).
- IBM PS/2 Display Adapter (8514/A) with one of the following
displays:
-- IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8503)
-- IBM PS/2 Monochrome Display (8507)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8512)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8513)
-- IBM PS/2 Color Display (8514).
Easel OS/2 EE Development requires approximately 5Mb fixed
disk capacity and approximately 1Mb of main storage in addition to
the requirements for IBM OS/2 Extended Edition Version 1.1.
Easel OS/2 EE Runtime requires approximately 1Mb of main
storage in addition to the requirements for IBM OS/2 Extended Edition
Version 1.1. Complex application programs could exceed this
guideline.
Refer to Programming Announcements 287-100, dated
April 4, 1987, and 288-690, dated November 11, 1988, for OS/2
Extended Edition Version 1.1 machine requirements.
(R) Registered trademark of the International Business Machines
Corporation.
(TM) Trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: Easel OS/2 EE requires IBM Operating
System/2 Extended Edition Version 1.1. The IBM OS/2 Extended Edition
Version 1.1 Programmer Toolkit is not required for use of the Easel
OS/2 EE Development facility, but it is recommended for customers who
intend to extend the capabilities of Easel OS/2 EE programs.
PERFORMANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Refer to Programming Announcements
287-100, dated April 4, 1987, and 288-690, dated November 11, 1988,
for factors that impact performance of OS/2 Extended Edition systems
and applications.
PLANNING INFORMATION
For information on the installation and use of Easel OS/2 EE
refer to the EASEL OS/2 EE GENERAL INFORMATION MANUAL.
Application Systems Division (ASD) Product Support Operations
will respond, on a call-back basis, to questions concerning the
installability, use, operation and function of the program in this
announcement. Calls may be placed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
ASD Product Support Operations will return calls from 8:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
PACKAGING: Easel OS/2 EE Development will be available in a 3.5-inch
(1.44Mb) double-sided diskette version and a 5.25-inch (1.2Mb)
double-sided diskette version. Easel OS/2 EE Runtime will also be
available in a 3.5-inch (1.44Mb) double-sided diskette version and a
5.25-inch (1.2Mb) double-sided diskette version. Each program
package contains:
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Statement of Service
o Easel OS/2 EE Developer's Guide
o Easel OS/2 EE Language Reference Manual
o Easel OS/2 EE Quick Reference Guide.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The Easel OS/2 EE product uses the security and auditability
features of the applicable prerequisite hardware and software.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Unless a later
date is specified, orders entered prior to August 25, 1989, will be
scheduled for shipment September 1, 1989.
To order, specify the program name, order type, quantity and
media. The available order types are as follows:
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation
o Additional Licenses -- must be ordered under a VPA.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: Easel OS/2 EE is licensed under the terms and conditions
of the IBM Program License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is
included in the program package.
LIMITED WARRANTY: Program -- Yes. Media -- Three months.
ADDITIONAL LICENSES: Yes. Media: Not applicable.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service, including the IBM Support Center,
will be available until December 31, 1993. Easel OS/2 EE is
supported by Application System Division (ASD) Product Support
Operations. Access to ASD Product Support Operations will be through
the IBM Support Center. Calls may be placed 24 hours a day, seven
days a week. The statement of service included in the program
package describes this service.
ASD Product Support Operations will respond on a call-back
basis to defects. Calls may be placed 24 hours a day, seven days a
week. ASD Product Support Operations will return calls from 8:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Central time, Monday through Friday, except
holidays.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Volume discounting is available under the terms and
conditions of the Volume Procurement Amendment (VPA) and the Exhibit
for Personal Computers/System Programs or the Exhibit for Personal
Computers/System Programs for Qualified Educational
Institutions/Hospitals. The Easel OS/2 EE Development system is
included in the Eligible Program List for Personal Computers/System
Programs and Personal Computers/System Programs for Qualified
Educational Institutions/Hospitals. It may be added to the
applicable category in the space provided on the Eligible Program
List. Program Packages are included in Category A under 5871-BBB.
Additional licenses are available only under the VPA and are included
in Category A under 5872-BBB.
TESTING PERIOD: Program Packages: Two months for up to three copies
of each eligible program ordered under a VPA Addendum. Additional
licenses: Not applicable.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 20 percent educational allowance is
available to qualifying institutions in accordance with the
Educational Allowance Amendment. The educational allowance may not
be added to any other discount or allowance.
CHARGES
PROGRAM ONE-TIME
NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE
49F4644 Easel OS/2 EE
Development (3.5-inch) $7,200
49F4645 Easel OS/2 EE
Runtime (3.5-inch) 295
49F4726 Easel OS/2 EE
Development (5.25-inch) 7,200
49F4727 Easel OS/2 EE
Runtime (5.25-inch) 295
49F4717 Easel OS/2 EE Runtime
Additional License 170
ADDITIONAL LICENSES CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for
additional licenses may copy machine-readable program materials and
printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program
package. One copy may be made for each additional license ordered.
The Easel OS/2 EE Runtime facility may be redistributed for a
charge as part of an application product. Contact IBM Direct at
800 426-2468 for details.
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