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My experience is that a web "data entry" is as fast as a good 5250. You can even emulate the "field exit" and auto field advance for the 5250 users.
For new users it will be better to design for web, not emulate 5250.

Jack Tucky wrote:

Pay attention to the needs of the users is very important.

If you "modernize" their order entry app so it looks pretty they will hate you because it will be slower than 5250.

HR and other people will be happy because your modernized app will make more sense to the college graduates they are interviewing and they can replace Blanche in accounting.




On Nov 11, 2014, at 3:44 PM, Mark S Waterbury <mark.s.waterbury@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi, Nathan:

Thanks for that link -- an interesting article, not only in the context of "modernization" but really, for any project:

1. define clear goals or objectives ("how do we know when we are done?")
2. develop a plan (or "map" of "how to get there from here")
3. pay attention to the needs of the users
4. leverage the power of the IBM i platform (where appropriate, e.g.
for IT projects in an IBM i shop)
5. choose the right tool(s) for the job or task at hand

These general rules or guidelines should help to ensure the success of almost any project, even projects outside of "IT" such as a home renovation project, etc.

Mark S. Waterbury


On 11/11/2014 2:51 PM, Nathan Andelin wrote:
I just read the following article by Alex Roytman, CEO of Profound Logic,
and it reminded me of this discussion:

http://bit.ly/1xIZvK3

I felt it was appropriate for this discussion, because the author
delineates a series of steps which should precede the selection of tools,
in order to avoid pitfalls.

Nathan.

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