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DATE 10/05/93
TITLE IBM PERSONAL APPLICATION SYSTEM/2 VERSION 3 AND IBM PERSONAL
APPLICATION SYSTEM BUILDER/2 VERSION 3
ABSTRACT IBM Personal Application System/2 Version 3 fully exploits the
advanced features of OS/2 (R) Version 2 to provide multi-function,
data analysis solutions for the business professional. When
installed on a personal computer, IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 can
operate across a LAN or WAN. This provides access to a wide range of
data on host systems and personal computers, including access to
OS/2 Database Manager, DB2/2 (TM), OS/400 (R) Database, SQL/DS (TM),
DB2 (R) and heterogeneous data.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 includes these integrated
functions:
o Query - select, combine and summarize data from one or more
tables
o Report - construct detailed or summary reports
o Chart - graphically represent selected data
o Table Edit - directly edit data
o Graphical Procedure - automate repetitive procedures
o Command - access Application System.
Users who develop solutions for others (builders) will benefit
from the many functions in IBM Personal Application System Builder/2
Version 3. This product includes the capabilities of IBM Personal
AS/2 Version 3 as well as prototyping and application-creation
features. These include:
o Window Edit
o Menu Edit
o Program Edit - generate and edit code
o Make - combine windows, menus and program code for execution.
Using the integrated functions, generated windows and menus can be
dragged and dropped into the program editor so that the code is
automatically added to the program. Likewise, IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3 reports or charts can be dragged into the program and the
code automatically generated, allowing users to adapt and extend the
standard decision support facilities to meet advanced customer
requirements.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 and IBM Personal AS Builder/2
Version 3 successfully completed an Early Introduction Program.
Refer to Software Announcement 293-129, dated March 16, 1993. Note
that the part numbers announced in the earlier announcement have
changed.
ONE-TIME
LICENSE TYPE CHARGE
Personal AS/2 $ 825
Personal AS/2 5-Pack 3,500
Personal AS/2 10-Pack 6,000
Personal AS/2 50-Pack 20,000
Personal AS Builder/2 2,500
Planned Availability Date: October 8, 1993.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
IN BRIEF . . .
IBM PERSONAL AS/2 VERSION 3:
o Use a powerful set of integrated, decision-making tools to access
and analyze data, and present the results.
o Easily access a wide variety of personal and enterprise sources
-- OS/2 Database Manager, DB2/2 and via a Distributed Relational
Database Architecture (TM) connection to OS/400 database, DB2 and
SQL/DS.
o Fully exploit the OS/2 Version 2, 32-bit architecture and
workplace shell: use drag/drop to OS/2 objects such as Mail,
Folders, Printers and the Shredder; use the clipboard and
establish dynamic data exchange (DDE) links with other products
running in the OS/2 environment.
o Integrate with office systems via support of vendor independent
messaging (VIM).
o Parameterized variables in select rows and calculate columns
expressions significantly increase the reuse of previously saved
objects.
o Increased column, heading and variable character limits.
IBM PERSONAL AS BUILDER/2 VERSION 3:
o Build 32-bit applications that integrate with the OS/2 Version 2
workplace shell, enabling the creation of fully integrated,
customized solutions to business problems
- Includes the powerful analysis and presentation functions of
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3
- Use application-creation facilities to extend the standard
decision support function provided to meet specific customer
requirements.
PRODNO 68G1950
68G1660
68G1665
68G1670
68G1680
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 is available as:
o A single license
o A 5 pack
o A 10 pack
o A 50 pack.
IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3 includes a single copy of
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 and a single copy of the Application
Development (TM) tools, which offers a powerful way to produce
customized applications.
ACCESS TO ENTERPRISE DATA
Within any business, many sources of data are available to the end
user or application developer. This data is likely to be in
different places within the organization and in different
environments. IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 gives easy access to a
wide variety of personal and enterprise sources. IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3 can directly access OS/2 Database Manager and DB2/2. In
addition, Distributed Relational Database Access (DRDA) is used to
directly access DB2, SQL/DS, OS/400 Database and remote
OS/2 relational data.
IMPROVED WORKER PRODUCTIVITY
A consistent user interface increases productivity by providing a
common way of accessing different data sources. Data from different
parts of the organization can be consolidated into a consistent
presentation format. Users need to be educated in only one tool that
provides a broad range of functions:
o Query -- select, combine and summarize data from one or more
tables
o Report -- construct detailed or summary reports
o Chart -- graphically represent selected data
o Table Edit -- directly edit data when required
o Graphical Procedure -- automate repetitive procedures
o Command -- access Application System.
In addition to providing comprehensive access to data, these
functions have been designed to be as easy to use as possible, by
exploiting the latest usability features within OS/2 V2. For
instance, the table editor can directly edit on a field-by-field
basis; when editing is complete, the table can be dragged to the
report generator for automatic report generation. Within the report,
extensive use of double-clicking is used, so that if a column heading
is double-clicked on, for instance, attributes such as formatting,
justification and conditions could be changed for that column.
Comprehensive, task-oriented help facilities are included to
guide the user to the right action.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
A facility allows customers of Personal AS/2 Version 2 to also run
Version 3 on the same machine. Likewise, applications and procedures
developed with either Personal AS/2 Version 2 or IBM Personal AS DOS
for Windows (1) will run in the IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3
environment.
(1) Trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
CREATION OF INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
By using the application development features of IBM Personal AS
Builder/2 Version 3, customized solutions can be created that use the
different components of IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3.
ENABLING NEW APPLICATIONS
By using the powerful application development functions within IBM
Personal AS/2 Version 3, customized applications can be produced.
For instance, an application could be developed to simplify the
collection of data from various sources within an organization and
generate standard queries and reports. The strength of IBM Personal
AS/2 Version 3 is that generated applications can incorporate the
integrated business tools, such as Chart, Report and Query with
little or no programming effort.
Applications can be designed that map directly to current work
practices; for example, a report on the screen could mimic the paper
report currently used to perform the task, allowing it to be done
online with the aid of IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3. This helps
ensure that work practices are performed consistently and that data
is accessed and collected in an accurate, reliable way.
Users who develop solutions for others (builders) will benefit
from the many functions in IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3, such
as a window editor, menu editor, automatically generated standard
blocks of code and compiler. In addition, facilities are provided
for shared-code libraries and for the use of the clipboard at the
code block level, so the Builder can group objects in a window for
simultaneous editing. A sample program debugger is included to
further enhance user productivity.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 includes a Graphical Procedure
tool that allows users to simply drag and drop icons to generate a
procedure that executes a task over and over again. This frees the
user to concentrate on tasks that are not repetitive in nature.
These automated procedures can include tasks that are performed by
other products that run in the OS/2 V2 environment.
INTEGRATION WITH OS/2 VERSION 2
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 exploits the OS/2 workplace, so that
objects within the product, such as charts, reports and queries, can
be dragged and dropped onto OS/2 objects, such as Printer, Mail,
Shredder and Folder.
INTEGRATION OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
The use of dynamic data exchange (DDE) enables IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3 objects or applications to interact with other active
programs; for example, a range of cells from within a spreadsheet
such as Lotus (2) 123/G or Microsoft (1) Excel could be selected and
a link established, which will generate a graph of the data within
the chart function of IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3. If the data in
the spreadsheet changes, the chart is automatically updated without
user intervention.
Support of the clipboard has been expanded so that images,
text and data can be cut and pasted via the clipboard to other
applications in a number of industry-standard formats such as Text,
PM Metafile, Bitmap, TIFF, GIF, PCX, DBF and DIF. Likewise, text and
data can be pasted from the clipboard into IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3. The use of images and graphics created with other
personal computer applications can be incorporated into applications
developed with IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 enables applications to be
developed that exploit the extensive function included within the
OS/2 operating system.
The product supports office applications via vendor
independent messaging (VIM).
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 includes connectivity with Host
Application System via the Common Programming Interface --
Communications (CPI-C), which enables users to design interfaces to
host data without the need for emulators. It is an efficient,
flexible and open method of accessing host data.
NOTE: To exploit this feature Application System/2 Version 3.2 is
required. For earlier versions of Application System, SRPI can be
used.
The Command object in IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 provides
client/server computing with Host AS. For instance, Host AS can be
used as a server for data reduction before a query is executed on the
personal computer.
(2) Trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.
CUSTINFO PUBLICATIONS
The following publications will be available through normal
ordering channels after October 8, 1993. To order, contact your IBM
representative.
ORDER
TITLE NUMBER
IBM Personal AS V3:
Installing and Supporting SH45-5501
Examples, Hints and Tips SH45-5502
Development Users Guide SH45-5503
Development Reference SH45-5504
Data Connections SH45-5505
Quick Install Card SH45-5506
Development First Steps SH45-5507
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS
The following manuals are offered in displayable softcopy form
with the product:
o General Information Manual
o Messages
o Syntax Help.
These displayable manuals are part of the basic
machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the same media
type as the basic machine-readable material in INF format and require
the OS/2 Help Manager for viewing.
Softcopy versions of manuals shipped with IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3 and IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3 will be available
in CD-ROM format, named DSS COLLECTION KIT (reference: 5636-PUB).
This CD is separately orderable using order number SK2T-0138; it will
be updated to include the IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 manuals by
December 1993. These displayable manuals can be used with the
BookManager (R) READ licensed programs in any of the supported
environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable
files are shipped with the files.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS:
o Minimum machine -- personal computer or PS/2 (R) with 386
processor, appropriate display, graphics adapter and mouse
o Recommended machine -- personal computer or PS/2 with 486
processor, appropriate display, graphics adapter and mouse
o Recommended memory (in addition to OS/2 requirements) -- 8MB
o Disk space requirement -- 10MB; this increases proportionally to
the amount of data stored within applications.
o Additional disk space requirement for the application development
component of IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3 -- 4MB
o All printers and plotters supported by OS/2 2.1 will be supported
by IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS:
o OS/2 Version 2.1, or later, must be installed on the workstation.
o OS/2 Version 2.1 is needed for the Japanese version.
o For AS/400 (R) connection, IBM PC Support/400 Version 2.2 should
be installed on the AS/400 and the workstation.
o For sending of report and chart specifications using VIM via
cc:Mail (2), the cc:Mail Platform Pack for OS/2 1.0 by Lotus is
required.
o IBM SAA (TM) Distributed Database Connection Services/2 (TM)
(DDCS/2) must be installed for DRDA access to DB2, SQL/DS and
OS/400 relational data without the need for Application System.
DDCS/2 requires OS/2 Extended Services (TM). For access to DB2/2
data, DDCS/2 Version 2.0 is required. To do this, all database
products must be at the level providing DRDA support: for DB2,
Version 2.3; for SQL/DS, Version 3.3.
o For full exploitation of Host Application System with IBM
Personal AS/2 Version 3, Host AS Version 3 Release 2 should be
installed. For host connectivity via CPI-C, Host Application
System 3.2 is required. For Host AS/2 Version 2 Release 2 and
Version 3 Release 1 via SRPI, the new functions of the AS object
(SESSION VARIABLES, GET NEXT ROW and GO TO TOP) will be rejected
as not supported. The following PTFs must be installed to ensure
compatibility:
- For AS V2.2 MVS PTF = UN47653
- For AS V2.2 VM PTF = UN47662
- For AS V3.1 MVS PTF = UN47655
- For AS V3.1 VM PTF = UN47665
NOTE: The appropriate OS/2 communications software is required.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 is distributed in one package
with the following materials:
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Five 3.5-inch program diskettes
o One 3.5-inch diskette with online General Information manual
o Proof of License
o Service statement
o Registration card
o Quick install card
o Installation and Maintenance manual
o Example, Hints and Tips manual
o Data Connections manual
o CID Install card.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 5-Pack includes one program
package license and four Additional License Certificates.
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Five 3.5-inch program diskettes
o One 3.5-inch diskette with online General Information manual
o Proof of License
o Service statement
o Copy authorization
o Registration card
o Quick install card
o Installation and Maintenance manual
o Examples, Hints and Tips manual
o Data Connections manual
o CID Install card.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 10-Pack includes one program
package license and nine Additional License Certificates.
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Five 3.5-inch program diskettes
o One 3.5-inch diskette with online General Information manual
o Proof of License
o Service statement
o Copy authorization
o Registration card
o Quick install card
o Installation and Maintenance manual
o Examples, Hints and Tips manual
o Data Connections manual
o CID Install card.
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 50-Pack includes one program
package license and 49 Additional License Certificates.
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Five 3.5-inch program diskettes
o One 3.5-inch diskette with online General Information manual
o Proof of License
o Service statement
o Copy authorization
o Registration card
o Quick install card
o Installation and Maintenance manual
o Examples, Hints and Tips manual
o Data Connections manual
o CID Install card.
IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3 is distributed in one
package with the following materials:
o IBM Program License Agreement
o Five 3.5-inch program diskettes containing the base IBM Personal
AS/2 Version 3 product
o Two 3.5-inch program diskettes containing the application
development function
o One 3.5-inch diskette with online General Information manual
o Proof of License
o Service Statement
o Registration Card
o Quick install card
o Installation and Maintenance manual
o Examples, Hints and Tips manual
o Data Connections manual
o Development First Steps
o Development Users Guide
o Development Reference manual
o CID Install card.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The announced programs use the security and auditability
features of the OS/2 Version 2 operating system.
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 beginning
October 5, 1993.
NOTE: The part numbers announced in Software Announcement 293-129,
dated March 16, 1993, have been changed within this announcement to
enable single-site manufacturing, leading to increased efficiency.
Unless a later date is specified, orders entered before
October 8, 1993, will be assigned a schedule date of
October 15, 1993. Shipment of orders will begin October 8, 1993.
Orders entered after October 8, 1993, will be scheduled for shipment
on the Friday following the week of order entry or as soon thereafter
as supply permits.
To order the programs in this announcement for order type,
specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program
name, media and quantity.
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE PART
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
5875-XXX 5401 68G1950 IBM Personal
AS V3 3.5-inch
5875-XXX 5402 68G1660 IBM Personal
AS V3 5-pack 3.5-inch
5875-XXX 5403 68G1665 IBM Personal
AS V3 10-pack 3.5-inch
5875-XXX 5404 68G1670 IBM Personal
AS V3 50-pack 3.5-inch
5871-BBB 5400 68G1680 IBM Personal
AS Builder V3 3.5-inch
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE PART
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME MEDIA
The following should be used if National Education Fee
applies:
5870-EAD 6763 68G1950 IBM Personal
AS V3 Single 3.5-inch
5870-EAD 6764 68G1660 IBM Personal
AS V3 5-Pack 3.5-inch
5870-EAD 6765 68G1665 IBM Personal
AS V3 10-Pack 3.5-inch
5870-EAD 6766 68G1670 IBM Personal
V3 50-Pack 3.5-inch
Additional License Copy
5872-XXX 5410 68G1920 IBM Personal AS V3
5872-XXX 5411 68G2106 IBM Personal AS V3
Proof of Additional
License Certificate
5872-BBB 5408 68G1923 IBM Personal AS
Builder V3
5872-BBB 5409 68G2105 IBM Personal AS
Builder V3
Proof of Additional
License Certificate
The following should be used if National Education Fee
applies:
5870-EAD 6767 68G1920 IBM Personal AS V3
5870-EAD 6768 68G2105 IBM Personal AS V3
Proof of Additional
License Certificate
Upgrades
5875-UPG 5419 68G1921 IBM Personal AS V3
Single from
IBM Personal AS/2
Version 2
5873-BBB 5418 68G1924 IBM Personal AS
Builder V3 from
IBM Personal AS
Development/2
Version 2
Additional License Copy Upgrades
5874-UPG 5424 68G1922 IBM Personal AS V3
from IBM Personal
AS/2 Version 2
5874-BBB 5423 68G1925 IBM Personal AS
Builder V3 from
IBM Personal AS
Development/2
Version 2
SUMMARY OF PART NUMBER CHANGES: The following table summarizes the
changes in part numbers to those announced in the Software
Announcement 293-129, dated March 16, 1993.
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE OLD PART NEW PART
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME NUMBER
5875-XXX 5401 65G1186 Personal AS
V3 Single 68G1950
5875-XXX 5402 65G1187 Personal AS
V3 5-pack 68G1660
5875-XXX 5403 65G1188 Personal AS
V3 10-pack 68G1665
5875-XXX 5404 65G1189 Personal AS
V3 50-pack 68G1670
5871-BBB 5400 65G1185 Personal AS
Builder V3 68G1680
ORDER
TYPE FEATURE OLD PART NEW PART
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER PROGRAM NAME NUMBER
Additional License Copy
5872-XXX 5410 65G1195 Personal AS V3 68G1920
5872-XXX 5411 65G1196 Personal AS V3
Proof of
Additional
License
Certificate 68G2106
5872-BBB 5408 65G1193 Personal AS
Builder V3 68G1923
5872-BBB 5409 65G1194 Personal AS
Builder V3
Proof of
Additional
License
Certificate 68G2105
Upgrades
5875-UPG 5419 65G1204 Personal AS V3
Single from
IBM Personal
AS/2 V2 68G1921
5873-BBB 5418 65G1203 Personal AS V3
Builder V3
from IBM
Personal AS
Development/2
V2 68G1924
Additional License Copy Upgrades
5874-UPG 5424 65G1208 Personal AS V3
from IBM
Personal AS/2
V2 68G1922
5874-BBB 5423 65G1209 Personal AS
Builder V3
from IBM
Personal AS
Development/2
V2 68G1925
o Program Package -- program diskette with documentation.
o Additional License Copies -- authorization for the customer who
has a program package to make a single copy of the program
diskette and documentation. There are two ways to receive
authorization to copy. Receipt of the invoice authorizes the
customer to make the Additional License Copy (the ICA must be in
effect). The customer also has the option of ordering a Proof of
Additional License certificate (the ICA is not required).
o Documentation -- separate documentation without program
diskettes.
o Program Package Upgrade -- program diskette with documentation.
o Additional License Copy Upgrade -- authorization for the
customer who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy
of the program diskette and documentation. Receipt of the
invoice authorizes the customer to make the Additional License
Copy upgrade (the ICA must be in effect). The customer also has
the option of ordering a Proof of Additional License Upgrade
certificate (the ICA is not required).
PROGRAM UPGRADE
The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed
users of Personal AS/2 Version 2 to obtain the new function for a
program upgrade charge. The program upgrade to IBM Personal AS/2
Version 3 is available beginning October 8, 1993; orders will be
accepted after this date. Upgrades apply between the following
products:
o Personal AS/2 Version 2 to IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 (Single)
o Personal AS/2 Version 2 to IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3.
Orders will be accepted after October 8, 1993, on submission of the
original Proof of License. For an upgrade to IBM Personal AS
Builder/2 Version 3, Proof of License from both Personal AS/2
Version 2 and Personal AS Development/2 is required. The original
Proof of License is the colored front cover page (inside the hard
binder) or the separate Proof of License page in the program package
as identified by IBM.
Customers may also order upgrades through the local IBM office
using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and
Certification Order Form included with this announcement.
To receive program package upgrades at a discount, the ICA and
a Volume Discount Addendum with the appropriate volume discount
exhibit must be in effect.
The order may only be placed through the local IBM office
using the IBM Personal Computer/System Program IBM US Upgrade and
Certification Order Form included with this announcement.
To receive additional license upgrades at a discount for IBM
Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3, the ICA and a Volume Discount
Addendum with the appropriate volume discount exhibit must be in
effect. The total quantity of upgrades acquired for a specific
program may not exceed the total quantity of program packages and
additional licenses previously acquired for that program. Proof of
License for upgrade eligibility for additional license upgrades is a
copy of this invoice or previously acquired Proof of Additional
License certificate.
Additional license upgrades can be entered through the local
IBM office using the IBM US Upgrade and Certification Order Form
included in this announcement or ordered through an authorized
remarketer.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The terms for IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 and IBM Personal AS
Builder/2 Version 3 are unaffected by this announcement.
CHARGES
NOTE: The part numbers announced in Software Announcement 293-129,
dated March 16, 1993, have been changed within this announcement.
Refer to the ORDERING INFORMATION section for a list of the original
and current part numbers. Charges announced in the previous
announcement are unaffected by the change in part numbers.
PROGRAM
NAME/ ONE-TIME
NUMBER ORDER TYPE CHARGE
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 single
68G1950 Program Package $ 825
68G1921 Program Package Upgrade 300
68G1920 Additional License 700
68G2106 Proof of Additional License 700
68G1922 Additional License Upgrade 200
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 (5-Pack)
68G1660 Program Package plus four
additional licenses 3,500
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 (10-Pack)
68G1665 Program Package plus
nine additional licenses 6,000
IBM Personal AS/2 Version 3 (50-Pack)
68G1670 Program Package plus
49 additional licenses 20,000
IBM Personal AS Builder/2 Version 3
68G1680 Program Package 2,500
68G1924 Program Package Upgrade 1,000
68G1923 Additional License 2,000
68G2105 Proof of Additional License 2,000
68G1925 Additional License Upgrade 750
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.
PROGRAM UPGRADE CHARGE: A program upgrade charge will apply for
upgrades from:
o IBM Personal Application System/2 Version 2 to IBM Personal
Application System/2 Version 3 (Single)
o IBM Personal Application System Development/2 Version 2 to IBM
Personal Application System Builder/2 Version 3.
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.