Re: NewEra/4GL ++ Query

> NewEra **IS** 4gl++. "4gl++" was the internal name given to the product. > When it became ready for release, we wanted to come up with a new name for > it, and "NewEra" is it. While NewEra is currently out on Windows only, > there will be a Unix (Motif) version pretty soon. I don't know the current > strategy with regards to ascii terminals; in theory, a VCL (visual class > library) could be created for such an interface. However, it seems a lot of > the "point" (if you will) of NewEra would be lost in a non-GUI environment. > > Dave Kosenko If it is of any use I would definitely vote for the production of a VCL for ascii terminals. I would consider it to be a major selling point for NewEra. I agree that you would lose a lot of the capabilities of the GUI environment. Despite this many applications contain some data entry screens where the requirement for speed and a cheap, reliable data entry vehicle far outweighs the benefits of providing a GUI windowed interface with all the bells and whistles. In fact in many cases a GUI is just not up to the job. The advantage to the developer of having both is that he can develop a single application (Eg Stock Control). All the management activities, analysis, back office work is done in nice GUI environment to work on the back office PC's. Plus, without having to drop out to C or use any other alternative and with all the abilities of the various class libriaries available, an ascii interface for the shop floor terminals (ascii terminals, scanners, modems, bar code readers/printers, etc) can be built. Dave, if you could pass this on to the powers-that-be it might help them with thier decision making. Cheers - Jim My opinions are my own. They may vary with time but they remain MINE! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Name: Jim Gordon Company: DHL Systems Inc, Burlingame, CA, USA ----------------------------------------------------------------------