Abstract Overview
ABSTRACT provides
an integrated set of cross-referencing, documentation, and programming tools
for the System i.
ABSTRACT analyzes your applications and builds a
"where-used" cross-reference of system objects. It tracks object and
field usage, relationships between objects, file analysis and other important
reference information. Graphical flowcharting is also available to help you
document and analyze your applications. All this information is available to
you at a mouse click. Pop-up menus allow you to edit source, view object usage,
recreate file relationships or initiate a number of other options.
ABSTRACT may be used from three different user interfaces:
- WebSphere Development Studio
- iSeries Navigator
- 5250 Host (green screen)
All versions of ABSTRACT use the same cross-reference database resident
on the System i, and all versions are included in the license fee.
ABSTRACT
simplifies System i development tasks and will help you be more productive,
whether you’re maintaining existing applications or developing new ones.
Everything you need is integrated into one consistent, easy to use
interface. You’ll be able to use ABSTRACT as your primary development
environment from the start of your work day until the end.
Abstract
Feature Summary
- Cross Reference Database -
Contains object relationship information about your applications. The
cross-reference database is easy to maintain and update using
ABSTRACT’s intuitive menus and options.
- Object Relations - Different
object reference and 'where-used' scenarios are easy to display and
interpret. This information is based both on real-time information and
on data loaded into the cross-reference files.
- Flowcharts - Graphical
flowcharting is included as a standard feature within the Object
Relations function. Visio users have the ability of generating
flowcharts in that format.
- File Analysis - Provides
information about database, display, and printer files, including
external and internal file layouts, database relations and member
definitions.
- Recreate Database Relations -
Recreates all affected objects after changes are made to a physical
file record layout and/or programs are modified.
- Exception Reports - Show
potential problems with your applications or ABSTRACT cross-reference
data.
- Find String - Searches source
and message files for occurrences of one or more specified strings.
- Edit Object - Interfaces with
IBM’s Code/400 or a compatible 3rd-party editing tool.
- Email support - Includes the basic
version of the Esend product which provides report
and file distribution by e-mail/FTP.
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ExeAbstract
generates flow charts in both standard and VISIO formats.
With
a click of a mouse, ABSTRACT shows "where-used" information
for fields or system objects.
ABSTRACT includes plug-ins to
WebSphere Development Studio and System i Navigator (the WebSphere interface
is shown above).
Pop-up menus in both plug-ins let you edit source, recreate objects, generate
flowcharts or initiate other development tasks.
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