Re: RDp v7.5

I was comparing SDA and RDPi. Since you're quoting me, how about the first sentence: "Even those of us who love Rational Developer for i (RDi) have been clamoring for an alternative to the venerable Screen Design Aid (SDA)". There is no concept of screen in SDA, which is what the article was about - moving from SDA to RDPi. Feel free to point out any other points of hyperbole or factual mistakes...

And to be fair, I didn't even consider CODE. I didn't consider CODE because it's is obsolete technology. As for Screen Designer being based on CODE Designer, sure, about the same way that RPG Free is based on RPG II. :)

Joe

Tami

Thanks for this link. I checked it out and have a couple comments.

Joe says the idea of the "screen" is something we've not had.

Quote from the 2nd page
The concept of a screen is something new that we've sorely needed for a long time; you’re able to group related display-file records into a screen
End quote

Not exactly true, since the CODE Designer has that very organizational concept. It works in the same way, as you select the format to work on with a "...click of the mouse..." in both. It was also possible to add record formats to the display in SDA. That is admittedly not as useful, since you can't save the "screen" there as you can in CODE Designer or in the RDPi Designer.

The ability to drag off a palette is a nice feature and is likely to be a timesaver.

As I see it, Screen Designer is based on CODE Designer, with more capability and, I believe, an easier-to-use interface.

The article is a good intro to the Screen Designer, albeit a little hyperbolic and maybe even a bit mistaken in detail.

HTH
Vern

Tami Deedrick wrote:

http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/ibmi/webexclusive/32123p1.aspx