We at U2logic have been using AJAX a long time. We call it by its call sign of XMLHTTP. It concepts behind are simple. You can use your Unidata/Universe subroutines from the web and it threads a process from JavaScript.
This means the Web screen does not refresh. No longer are Web screens step children to telnet processes. We can call routines before and after prompts just like we do on "green" screen technology. We update totals, verify code files, check inventory, remove inventory, and update data all without the user noticing any time delay. We have even taken on the huge task of converting SB+ applications to the Web. We have conversion processes that read through all of the forms, processes, and menus. An XLr8 conversion process converts all them to either basic code or ASP/JavaScript/HTML. That means at the end of the day you no longer are tied to SB+ archaic looking screens, they are Web enabled. If you are trying to code this manually it can be time consuming. We would know we have over 1500 web forms developed for our software and our custom software for our clients. That is why we developed XLr8. It creates the code for the ASP/JSP programs that has all of the necessary calls to backend to reuse that business logic that U2 clients have developed over the years. This is why we our clients barely realize they are running Unidata/Universe. This is where you have to be in today's world. We are competing against applications from Microsoft, Oracle, and such. We better look and feel like we are the best. Doug www.u2logic.com -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bill Haskett Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 4:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [U2] - Java - AJAX Glen: You're a better man than I, being able to work with all these technologies! I've given up. People don't want what they say they want, nor do they want to minimize costs and maximize profit. Thanks to the educational system and current culture everything is now "form over substance". :-) Bill ------- u2-users mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
