The actual Windows Application User Interface and actual HTML screens are generated -at runtime - based on rules in the Application Dictionary. The result is a consistent User Interface, allowing users to navigate quickly in unfamiliar application areas. This method of generating a user interface allows fast development and the resulting system is much more stable than comparable applications.
The "rich" Windows Application UI utilizes the computing power of today's PCs and is preferable in situations where fast reaction and navigation is important. The "reach" HTML User Interface allows to use the application where you find an Internet browser.
The Data Dictionary knows about structure and dependencies. This allows the user with the right access to Zoom from any Pick-List to the window where the data is maintained in order to update or enter new information. Users can enter a new customer or update existing customer information while entering an order without leaving the original window.
The Data Dictionary allows the user to quickly access information. If you need more entity information than a company's name, you can invoke the Info functionality. For example, the Customer Info includes address and credit line information; the Product Info includes prices, margin and availability. Info is used if the user needs more information to make a choice. The selection can be sorted and restricted. Where appropriate, you can select multiple records.
You can Query records. Query reduces the number of records in a window by allowing the user to enter criteria in an enhanced 'query by example' style.
The user can customize Window layout and can tailor screens for a specific situation and client. |