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db-UIM/X


Product Overview


db-UIM/X is the premier client/server application development tool from Bluestone. It delivers seamless, graphical access to your Network Relational Databases, using the award-winning UIM/X User Interface Management System from Visual Edge.

db-UIM/X gives developers the ability to take advantage of four advanced technologies, while minimizing training and maintenance costs:

db-UIM/X graphically builds X/Motif applications comprised of user interface objects (widgets) tied to database objects, through a unique "binding" action, developed by Bluestone.

db-UIM/X generated client applications communicate over TCP/IP networks with Object Request Brokers (ORBs), that implement client application requests in accordance with industry standards -- such as X/Open CLI and the OMG's CORBA specification.

db-UIM/X is not based on proprietary scripting languages or non-portable 4GLs, but on the most widely used languages for development -- C and C++. Portability, power and productivity are just a few of the many benefits derived from this architecture.

db-UIM/X supports both Stored Procedures Dynamic SQL as object types. Native Sybase (Transact SQL), Oracle (Oracle 7 SQL and PL/SQL) and Informix (Informix SQL and SPL) Languages are supported - continuing db-UIM/X's strategy of an open, powerful development environment.

Key Features and Benefits


UIM/X GUI Builder Tool

Developers have full access to all the capabilities of the market leading GUI builder. Features include: corporate style guides, builder engine technology, reusable components, class inheritance, 100% Motif coverage, a built-in C interpreter, and UIM/X add-on features like the Cross Platform Toolset.

Network Object Toolkit

Developers graphically "bind" network database objects (e.g., Stored Procedures, Dynamic SQL, arguments and columns) to user interface objects (e.g., pushbuttons, text fields, matrix and graph widgets) to quickly build production-quality applications, also create and edit Stored Procedures and Dynamic SQL.


db-UIM/X Client-Server Implementation Schematic



Object Request Broker

The core Network Database communication services tool is designed in accordance with the OMG CORBA specification, providing transparent network access. Developers gain the reusability advantages of object technology. The Object Request Broker can be optionally removed from the generated application.

db-UIM/X Network Services

The Object Request Broker is accessed via db-UIM/X Network Services, an open application program interface built on standard RPC mechanisms. Client/Server applications development has never been so straightforward.

C and C++ Code Generation

Precise, portable, standard C and C++ code is generated by db-UIM/X. Developers create callback functions which are automatically inserted in the generated code, making the project easy to manage and maintain. There are no run-time fees associated with the generated application.

Prerequisite


Motif V1.2 , X11R5

db-Upgrade - Full License of UIM/X, HP Interface Architect, or IBM AIC

Databases

Currently supported:


Bluestone Product Catalog - 07 JUN 95
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