RE: GreenScreen to Browser (was ServicePrograms VS normal Programs).

> From: Eduard Sluis
> 
> Management here (me) want to change to a more modern user interface.
> Management here (me) knows that we can do it with an RPG backend
> (Amongst others we make bankingtransactions websites).
(...)
> We can not allow to end up with two versions.
> What are the real options/tools available to do this??
> Mind.. No resources, No time.
> Ok... a little time and some resources.

Well, one solution is my product, PSC/400.  PSC/400 uses a simple green
screen command to automatically convert green screen applications to run
in the web.  The converted programs will still run in a 5250, in a
browser with a 5250-like interface, and in a browser with a modern Open
Standards interface that uses cascading style sheets for look and feel.

The interface uses JSP Model II: it is completely browser based and very
fast.  The browser interface supports function keys as well as standard
input editing features such as numeric-only and uppercase-only fields.
Security is enabled via an industry-unique security exit program, and
all programs use standard OS/400 security and users run under their own
OS/400 user profile; this is especially important for auditing and spool
file control.

The generated JSPs can be hand modified, although with each release of
the product we incorporate more automatic features.  In our most recent
release, we allow you complete control over the names, locations and
appearance of command key buttons.  The next release will allow
customized dropdowns and more complex input types.

Everything is stored on the iSeries in database tables which you can
populate or modify as needed.  There is also an XML interface which
allows you to edit the control files using the text editor of your
choice: no bulky PCs required.  There are no site licenses and no
user-based pricing.

The product is powerful, fast, flexible and stable.  We have clients
that have been up and running for years using the tool.

PBD's clients include Infinium Software, IIT and Major League Baseball
among dozens of others.  For more information on PSC/400 and an online
demo you can visit the corporate website:

http://www.plutabrothers.com/PBDWeb/p1.html


Joe