BASIS International announces first new "Volcano" business basic products.ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1997-- Making Windows and Unix Applications Easier To Generate for a Million Users Worldwide BASIS International Ltd., the industry's largest supplier of Business Basic software, today announced the first in a five-part "Volcano" series of new products. Code-named "Kilauea" after a Hawaiin volcano, the new product makes it easier to port legacy programs to Windows environments and to generate new applications taking advantage of Windows' best features. More than 100 improvements, tools, or new features are being added to BASIS' Visual PRO/5(TM) Business Basic software for Windows, PRO/5(TM) software for Unix, and PRO/5 Data Server(TM). Among the most significant of the advancements are: o Program Wizard o Print Preview A software function that displays on screen the way a document will print on paper. Print preview eliminates wasting paper as corrections are made before the document is printed. In addition, network printers are not always close by and easily accessible. o ResBuilder(TM) o DDBuilder(TM) "Program Wizard" is an application development tool which functions like Excel's Chart Wizard, but produces programs for file maintenance or report generation -- the two most common functions of business applications. Program Wizard supports both Business Basic SELECT and SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. commands, and generates both fully functional Business Basic code and resource files -- potentially saving hundreds of programming hours. Program Wizard relies on two other new functions: "Print Preview" eases the burden of developing complex Windows code. ResBuilder supports the rapid development of Windows resource files in BRF BRF the ratio of bulls to cows. Targets vary widely depending on circumstances and efficiency required. format, allowing for creating complete user interfaces without mnemonic Pronounced "ni-mon-ic." A memory aid. In programming, it is a name assigned to a machine function. For example, COM1 is the mnemonic assigned to serial port #1 on a PC. Programming languages are almost entirely mnemonics. programming of the controls. DDBuilder is an advancement of the Data Dictionary utility previously announced with the BASIS ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. Driver(TM). Together this pair simplifies the job of providing access to legacy files from popular desktop programs such as Access, Excel, and Crystal Reports. Among many other major features included in the Kilauea release are the ability to handle files up to 4GB, a 30 percent performance improvement in handling string files (such as those used in archiving), and a "Message Box" for automatically creating dialog boxes such as Abort/Retry/Ignore. The release also extends the platform compatibility for the BASIS line. Visual PRO/5 software, a 32-bit product, is now compatible with Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51, and Windows NT 4.0. BASIS' PRO/5 operates with all popular Unix platforms, now including the newest versions of hp-ux (B 10.20) and Solaris (2.6). BASIS' PRO/5 Data Server manages files on Windows, Unix, NetWare, and now OS/400 platforms. More "Volcanos" to follow "This is only the start," said George Hight hight adj. Archaic Named or called. [Middle English, past participle of highten, hihten, to call, be called, from hehte, hight, past tense of hoten , president. "We have announced that there will be five major releases in the Volcano series, all designed to extend the life of legacy Business Basic applications and to move the language into the next century. There will be expanded support for Windows platforms, object technology, Internet browsers, multi-tier client/server, and other facilities needed for the 1990s and beyond. "We're on track with all of the releases. Watch for `Pinatubo' and `Cabezon' next," he said. Prices for a Business Basic development system based on Volcano products begin at approximately $1,500 for a 10-user license. Developers are being given access to early versions of the code immediately. Final code shipments will begin in about six months. BASIS International Ltd. is the world's largest producer of application development tools for the Business Basic language. Nearly 1.5 million users are currently running applications written in BBX BBX Business Basic Extended BBX Business Barter Exchange BBX Blue Bell, Pennsylvania (Airport Code) BBX Blockbuster Express (UK video store) (R), the company's original multiuser Two or more users. , multitasking multitasking Mode of computer operation in which the computer works on multiple tasks at the same time. A task is a computer program (or part of a program) that can be run as a separate entity. extension of the language, or in one of the versions which succeeded it. The company's current flagship products, PRO/5 and Visual PRO/5, retain all of the traditional capabilities of the language while adding such features as a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), Auditing, Transaction Tracking, Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) A message protocol in Windows that allows application programs to request and exchange data between them automatically. DDE - Dynamic Data Exchange ). BASIS also offers the ODBC Driver, which gives developers and end-users a simple method of consolidating and providing transparent access to both normalized and non-normalized legacy data from multiple databases spanning a host of platforms. The company is headquartered at 5901 Jefferson Street NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico “Albuquerque” redirects here. For other uses, see Albuquerque (disambiguation). Albuquerque (pronounced [ˈæl.bə.kɚ.kiː], Spanish: [al.βu. 87109-3432. Additional information is available by phone at (505) 345-5232, by fax at (505) 345-5082, or at its e-mail info@basis.com or web address www.basis.com. PRO/5(TM), Visual PRO/5(TM), PRO/5 Data Server(TM), ResBuilder(TM), DDBuilder(TM), and BASIS ODBC Driver(TM) are trademarks of BASIS International, Ltd. BBX(R) is a registered trademark of BASIS International Ltd. All other product names and brand names are service marks and/or trademarks of registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: BASIS International Limited, Albuquerque Amy Petre Hill, 505/345-5232 amyh@basis.com or Mesa Communications Heathere Evans, 303/220-7309 heatheree@aol.com |
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