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PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 1/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
Now you can create great looking interactive Microsoft Windows
applications that are custom-tailored to your needs -- even if
you know nothing about programming. -
ObjectVision uses visual programming techniques:
ObjectVision is a revolutionary software product that combines
popular features from spreadsheets, databases, forms products and
drawing programs to let you create fully functional Windows
applications quickly - without knowing anything about
programming.
ObjectVision is perfect for generating applications that estimate
costs, generate quotes, calculate employee benefits, compute
insurance premiums and deductions, qualify applicants for loans,
project labor costs, automate questionnaires, test compliance
with governmental regulations, troubleshoot problems, and answer
"what if" scenarios, to name just a few. Sophisticated
applications are created with the same ease as simple data-entry
applications.
- With ObjectVision, creating interactive Windows Applications is
as easy as A, B, C! -
Design the applications interface:
The first step in creating an application is to design the user
interface - what the application will look like to the people who
will use it. The interface could look like an input screen, an
envelope, a form, whatever best suits the application.
ObjectVision interfaces are constructed by placing building
blocks called objects in a blank interface. There are many
different kinds of objects such as text, graphics, ruled lines,
patterns and value fields.
Value fields are similar to spreadsheet cells in that they can
contain text, numbers, dates, formulas, expressions, and can
include values in other fields in their calculations. value
fields can also be represented by check boxes, selection lists or
buttons.
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 2/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
Graphic objects can be pasted into your application from the
Windows clipboard.
WYSIWYG:
Creating the interface for an application is a simple matter of
placing fields on a form on your screen and making decisions
about the type, size and location of each field. What you see is
what you get - on-screen and in print.
This is how visual programming works in ObjectVision - you simply
draw things on the screen the way you want them to look and work.
You may not think of this as programming, but that's exactly what
you are doing.
Behind the scenes:
Behind the top layer of your applications user interface can be
other sub-layers. These lower layers are created in the same way
as the primary user interface,.
Lower layers may or may not be seen by the application user. For
example, they may be subsets of your user interface that come
forward only when needed, a different format used for printing,
or a scratchpad that performs calculations in the background.
All layers are automatically and dynamically linked together and
can be copied, pasted, deleted and rearranged at will.
Draw the Application's Logic, Draw your own conclusions:
The next step in creating your application is to draw the logic
that controls the behavior of the application.
In ObjectVision, logic is expressed in a form called Decision
Trees. Each value field can have a Decision Tree associated with
it that produces a conclusion based on user-selected options,
conditional logic, and variable data provided by the user,
external sources, other fields, or the conclusions of other
Decision Trees.
Like spreadsheet formulas, Decision Trees determine field values
in a declarative, non procedural manner and are recalculated
automatically whenever a value changes.
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 3/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
ObjectVision takes full advantage of your existing spreadsheet
knowledge by using familiar spreadsheet-style formulas to express
conditions and conclusions within Decision Tree branches.
Function follows form:
ObjectVision lets companies capture their business rules,
procedures, and employee expertise in interactive Windows
applications that can be distributed throughout the company.
Decision Trees can describe virtually any process - such as
preparing a tax form, or even troubleshooting a problem. No
matter how simple or complex the business process, it can be
described simply in the form of Decision Trees.
Intelligent prompting:
Since Decision Trees specify all possible decision choices to
reach a set of conclusions, it's impossible to reach conclusions
that are incomplete or incorrect.
ObjectVision applications lead users through the decision-making
process, automatically and intelligently prompting users for
necessary information at the right times and in the right
sequence.
Options are displayed or actions are initiated as appropriate to
each decision. Users never get lost, never have to guess what to
do next, and never have to enter irrelevant data.
Establish links to external date, a front end to your corporate
data:
If your application requires access to external databases, then
the final step in evaluating your application is to establish
links between fields in your application and fields in the
databases.
Your ObjectVision applications can easily connect to your
corporate database files in Paradox, Btrieve, dBase, and ASCII
formats. Connections are made for read and or write access
directly to the data with full multiuser access over Windows
compatible networks. Linking with several or all of these other
applications simultaneously is also possible with ObjectVision,
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 4/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
so that data in one database can be linked with data from an
entirely different database format.
You can even exchange data in real time with other Windows
applications through DDE (dynamic Data Exchange).
Data in a value field can be obtained from the user, calculated
by a formula or a Decision tree, or obtained directly from a
database file or another Windows application. This capability
gives you access to all your important corporate data, on-line,
from one single, easy-to-use interface.
Incremental development:
Object vision is designed to support incremental application
development.
With ObjectVision, you can switch freely between editing and
using an application, even if you have already have already
entered live data. This enables you to begin creating and
testing an application right away without having to define every
little detail first. Add, delete and modify interface objects,
Decision Trees, and database links at any time. See the results
of your changes immediately - without leaving the application.
Leveraging corporate resource:
ObjectVision has been carefully designed to leverage users
existing knowledge and experience.
If you're familiar with Quattro Pro or other popular
spreadsheets, you can directly apply your knowledge to Object
Vision because Quattro Pro functions and expressions are used for
calculating field values and Decision Tree conditions and
conclusions.
Your familiarity with creating and processing paper forms is
fully utilized in ObjectVision. Existing forms can even be used
as models for creating ObjectVision applications. Your prior
experience with creating or reading flow charts, organizational
charts, and data graphs will serve as a basis for intuitively
understanding how to create Decision Trees in ObjectVision.
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 5/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
The knowledge you have about your company's business rules and
procedures is directly used to create applications that can
accurately and consistently express those rules and procedures to
users throughout your workgroup, department or organization.
The ability to draw upon such a wide range of common business
experiences makes using ObjectVision come naturally. You will be
able to begin producing applications - tailored specifically to
your needs - in no time at all.
Enterprise-wide applications:
ObjectVision is a quick and easy way for MIS departments to put
Windows front end on their company's existing databases.
ObjectVision's ease-of-use and built-in facilities for creating
context-sensitive, field level help reduces the burden on MIS
departments for application development, training and support.
Sharing applications with Runtime:
In addition to the fully functional ObjectVision product that
lets you create, modify, and run applications, you may also
purchase a separate run-time version that will only run
applications. ObjectVision Run-time lets others run your
ObjectVision applications without requiring them to license a
fully functional copy of ObjectVision.
Generic application templates:
ObjectVision's ability to be easily and quickly modified makes it
a perfect candidate for the creation of application templates.
These templates could be created by the MIS department, the head
of a workgroup, or even the CEO of your company.
Getting the most out of Windows:
Power users can use ObjectVision and DDE as a conductor for a
symphony of other Windows applications running in the background.
For example, the application might query a sales database, select
certain data, perform some calculations on the data, and then
send the results to a certain group of people via E-mail.
Increasing personal productivity:
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 6/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
For the first time, ObjectVision lets even the nonprogrammer
create custom applications, enabling everyone to enjoy the boost
in personal productivity provided by custom programs. With
ObjectVision, applications can be created quickly, updated
easily, and linked seamlessly to corporate data. It's like
having your own personal programmer - you!
Summary of ObjectVision features:
No programming language to learn
* Object-oriented architecture
* Develop and run applications in Windows environment
* Supports all 100% Windows-compatible networks and peripheral
* Full Windows font support
* Multiple, linked forms supported in an application
* Direct access to Paradox, Btrieve, and dBase databases and
ASCII files,
DDE links to other Windows applications.
* Intelligent prompting
* "What if" analysis; minimal recalculation speeds up processing
* Applications are "self documenting"; interfaces and trees can
be printed as views.
* Flexible validity checking on each field
* Extensive context-sensitive system help
* Add context-sensitive, field specific help to an application
* WYSIWYG printing
* Familiar spreadsheet expressions
* Import graphics from Windows' clipboard
Minimum system requirements:
* ObjectVision runs on any IBM, Compaq, or 100% compatible
system using the Intel 286, 386 (386SX, 386DX), or 486, running
Windows 3.0.
* At least 1Mb of memory
* One 5 1/4" or 3 1/2" disk drive, and 1.5Mb of hard disk space.
Optional, but recommended:
* EGA, VGA, 8514/A, Hercules graphics card or compatible video
graphics adapter
* Mouse or other Windows pointing device
PRODUCT : ObjectVision NUMBER : 632
VERSION : 1.0
OS : WIN
DATE : September 11, 1991 PAGE : 7/7
TITLE : ObjectVision facts sheet.
* ObjectVision runs with Microsoft Windows 3.0, and works with
all printers and networks supported by Windows 3.0
Package includes:
* Software on high density, 5 1/4" (1.2Mb) and 3 1/2" (1.44Mb)
disks
* Easy-to understand reference manual
* Step-by-step tutorial
* Handy quick-reference guide