Re: Green Screen vs. GUI

Ralph

I agree that BPCS V6.0.04 takes significantly more horsepower - for a couple 
of reasons.  First it is written in AS/SET which creates extremely 
inefficient programs.  Secondly the database reads are via SQL and not native 
AS/400 processing.  So don't get stuck with a box too small.

GUI vs green screen - no question, go with green screen - SSA calls it mixed 
mode.  In mixed mode, everything is green screen except CEA (actually you 
have a choice of using green screen or GUI order entry, even in mixed mode).

You definately want green screen order entry!!!  You get more efficient 
screens (more on each screen), it is faster, easier to modify (the "M" 
word!!!).

I agree you need to write your own conversion programs, coming from a version 
that old.  I am currently converting a client from a S/36 BPCS system to 
AS/400 V6.0.04  (that's right, I said S/36).  We have successfully created 
conversion programs and all is OK.

Better get busy, though.  You've got a "long way to go and a short time to 
get there".  Good luck!

Ron Rollins





In a message dated 99-04-29 12:50:48 EDT, you write:

<< Subj:         Green Screen vs. GUI
 Date:  99-04-29 12:50:48 EDT
 From:  Ralph.Staley@hjheinz.com
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 Can anyone share their comments with me regarding early releases of BPCS
 using "green screen" vs. the newer "GUI" releases.  I understand the GUI
 releases require much more horsepower.
 
 Believe it or not, we run BPCS 1.0 (that is not a typeo - we are actually
 using one-point-oh) but have been given the mandate to go to 6.? 
 
 Thank You,
 
 Ralph Staley 
 Heinz Frozen Food Co.
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