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IBM VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows Version 2.0
Announced on July 1, 1997
SOFTWARE Announcement 297-241
At a Glance
IBM VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer:
o Provides the familiar host Report Writer function on OS/2 and
Windows
o Can improve programmer productivity in many aspects of printed
output
o Year 2000 ready
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For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM
Business Partner, or IBM North America
Sales Centers at
800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005
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Overview
VisualAge (R) for COBOL, Report Writer for OS/2 (R) and for Windows
(R) Version 2.0 is a new optional feature of VisualAge for COBOL that
can improve programmer productivity in many aspects of printed output
pertaining to COBOL. It delivers a general-purpose COBOL printing
facility and provides the familiar host Report Writer function on the
workstation.
VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer enables users to define and
produce the listings, reports, and displayed summaries that would
normally be required from a COBOL application, but in less time. It
is a comprehensive set of features built into the COBOL language that
enables programmers to code or modify all types of print layout
quickly and accurately. Because it mixes naturally with basic COBOL
and uses a similar coding style, it offers the benefits of a powerful
report generation tool without the need to train users in a totally
new language.
Intended Customers
COBOL developers
Key Prerequisites
The minimum hardware requirements are:
o Processor: 80486-based processor or higher
o Memory: 16MB RAM
o Hard disk space: 10MB for product files
o A color display with VGA or higher resolution
o A mouse or equivalent pointing device
o A CD-ROM accessible for installation
The minimum software requirements are:
o VisualAge for COBOL Version 2.0 (Standard or Professional)
o To use for application development and application execution on
OS/2: IBM OS/2 Warp V3.0 or V4.0
o To use for application development on Windows: Microsoft (R)
Windows NT (TM) 3.51 or NT 4.0
o To use for application execution on Windows: Microsoft Windows 95,
NT 3.51, or NT 4.0
Price
Refer to the Charges section.
Planned Availability Date
July 28, 1997
DESCRIPTION
VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer is used with IBM VisualAge for
COBOL V2.0 (Standard or Professional) to add support for COBOL Report
Writer language to that product. The Report Writer precompiler is
invoked before the VisualAge for COBOL compiler. The precompiler
handles all syntax checking and code generation functions relating to
Report Writer language found in source programs.
Report Writer works in a non-procedural way. Up to a whole page of
print can be described concisely in the Report section of the Data
Division and output in one operation by a Generate statement.
Clauses are used to specify the appearance, position and origin of
print items, together with any conditions that may affect their
printing. Control breaks, tabulation, totalling, page headings and
footings are also easily described. The many abbreviations and
defaults greatly reduce coding, without spoiling the clarity of
source programs.
The Report Writer facility is integrated with compiler operations,
including Workframe and Debug, thus avoiding the extra step usually
associated with preprocessors.
VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer V2.0 is used in conjunction with
VisualAge for COBOL V2.0 (Standard or Professional) for COBOL
application development on OS/2 and Windows NT. Applications
developed with VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer V2.0 can be
executed on OS/2, Windows NT, and Windows 95.
Year 2000
This product is year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its
associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing,
providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and
21st centuries, provided all other products, (for example, software,
hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange date
data with it.
Trademarks
OS/2 and VisualAge are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PUBLICATIONS
No hardcopy publications are shipped with this program. Publications
are offered in displayable softcopy form only. The displayable
softcopy information is shipped as part of the basic machine-readable
material.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specified Operating Environment
Hardware Requirements: The minimum hardware requirements are:
o Processor: 80486-based processor or higher
o Memory: 16MB RAM
o Hard disk space: 10MB for product files
o A color display with VGA or higher resolution
o A mouse or equivalent pointing device
o A CD-ROM accessible for installation
Software Requirements: The minimum software requirements are:
o VisualAge (R) for COBOL (Standard or Professional) Version 2.0
(part numbers 4226000, 4226030)
o To use for application development and application execution on
OS/2 (R): IBM OS/2 Warp V3.0 (part numbers 83G8100, 83G8700,
10H9800, 10H9810) or IBM OS/2 Warp V4.0 (part number 84H1426)
o To use for application development on Windows: Microsoft (R)
Windows NT (TM) 3.51 or NT 4.0
o To use for application execution on Windows (R): Microsoft Windows
95, NT 3.51, or NT 4.0
Planning Information
Users may run their applications developed with IBM VisualAge for
COBOL, Report Writer on other OS/2 and Windows systems with no
additional charge. A list of the required run-time modules and the
conditions for their redistribution are included in the License
Information.
Packaging
o One CD-ROM containing the Report Writer machine-readable material
o IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA)
o Report Writer License Information
o Proof of Entitlement
o Registration Card
o Service and Support Card
Security, Auditability, and Control
VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer uses the security and auditability
features of the underlying host platform software.
The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING INFORMATION
VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer is a product with one charge unit.
Order
Program Name/ Type Part
Description Number Number
VisualAge for COBOL, 5801-AAR 4226060
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Program Package CD-ROM
VisualAge for COBOL, 5802-AAR 4226070
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Use Authorization
for 1 Install
Software Advantage
Order
Program Name/ Type Part
Description Number Number
VisualAge for COBOL, 5802-AAR 4226072
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Use Authorization
for 1 Install
for Software Advantage
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226075
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Media Pack
for Software Advantage
Software Advantage Upgrade Protection
Order
Program Name/ Type Part
Description Number Number
VisualAge for COBOL, 5809-AAR 4226073
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Upgrade Protection
One-Time Charge
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of
Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use.
Limited Warranty: Yes
Program Services: Available until December 31, 1998
Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes
Support Line: Personal Systems
Complimentary Introductory Support: Not available for OS/2 platform
Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the currently
authorized level of use of the qualifying programs.
Volume Orders: Yes, contact your IBM representative
Software Advantage Applies: Yes
Upgrade Protection Applies: Yes
Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: No
Variable Charges Apply: No
CHARGES
The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices
for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer
prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are
subject to change without notice. For additional information and
current prices, contact your local IBM representative.
Optional
Upgrade Annual
One- Pro- Support
Program Name/ Part Time tection Line
Description Number Charge Charge Charge
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226060 $499 $495
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Program Package
CD-ROM
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226070 469
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Use Authorization
for 1 Install
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226072 469
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Use Authorization
for 1 Install
for Software Advantage
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226073 $179
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Upgrade Protection
One-Time Charge
VisualAge for COBOL, 4226075 5
Report Writer for OS/2
and for Windows V2.0
Media Pack
for Software Advantage
CALL NOW TO ORDER
To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM
representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM).
IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing
organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of
IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Sales Centers
Dept. SE005
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE005
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative,
call 800-IBM-4YOU.
Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date.
Trademarks
Business Partner is a trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or
both.
VisualAge and OS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other
countries or both.
Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
service marks of others.
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