Re: WDHT Training

[Pete Helgren <Pete@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim, Larry,

I would agree that HATS has broader applicability in that it won't 
require DDS in order to customize.  I am not familiar with the WebFacing 
tools (although I have them).  In my specific case, I was asked to 
provide a solution on a third part application we don't have source 
for.  It looked like the best overall solution.

I would also characterize WDHT as a bundling of the products for 
marketing reasons.  We ordered HATS but got WDHT because that is how IBM 
is packing the applications now.

These are very good products and IBM has made them VERY affordable, but 
they gotta fix the learning curve issues.  It isn't overly complex.  The 
resources are just slim and poorly organized (IMHO). 

Pete


Leibowitz, Larry wrote:
> Jim,
>
> >From my unofficial view of WDHT (HATS) vs. WebFacing. HATS would be more
> beneficial to learn over WebFacing. The primary difference between the
> two is that to WebFace you MUST have DDS Source to convert. With HATS
> all 5250 screens are converted without the need of DDS Source. So for
> example all the System i utility screens can be displayed without having
> to first run the DDS Source thru the WebFacing. Example WRKSPLF,
> WRKACTJOB, Etc.
> HATS uses basic rules to apply to all screens for conversion and you can
> further drill into specific screens for further modification. Please
> note this is my interpretation of the products and I have less than a
> month with HATS and a bit over a year with WebFacing. I would also
> recommend trying both WebFacing and HATS to see the difference yourself.
>
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