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System Development
Design Objectives
The
System Development
module provides the
system
administrator or
technical manager
with an ability to
define, update and
analyze their
unique software and
hardware
environment.
The System
Development module
consists of a set
of
"tools"
that are utilized
during the
following standard
procedures:
 | Installations
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| Upgrades
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| Database
analysis
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| Computer
software and
hardware
configuration
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| Custom
programs and
file definition
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| Application
software
development and
analysis |
The
tools used within
the System
Development module
are actually a
method that has
been developed by
CIS for designing
and writing
application
software under a
Relational Database
Management System (RDBMS).
The module's
design provides a
consistent standard
for system
analysis,
programming, and
automatic
generation of user
and system
documentation.
In addition,
the System
Development module
facilitates the
transfer of
application
software between
diverse computers
without requiring
any changes in the
application
programs.
Features
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"HELP"
commands
allow you to
execute the
following
functions:
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Retrieve
or review
context-sensitive
on-line
documentation
from any
prompt on
any screen
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Display
a list of
available
values for
designated
data fields
on a menu
option
screen
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Execute
a second
level of
data entry,
processing
or
reporting
menu
options and
return
automatically
to the
field you
were in on
the
original
screen
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Print
a hard copy
of screens
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Print
a hard copy
of selected
documentation
from the
User's
Manual
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Configuration
Menu allows you
to define
unique software
set up and
hardware
configuration
through the
following
features:
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Operating
environments
and release
numbers
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Software
configuration
which
includes
account
names and
directories,
modules
installed
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Customer
configuration
which
includes
custom
programs,
files,
global
terminal
type
characteristics
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Global
data
element
definition
allows you
to
customize
field sizes
for
selected
data
elements,
e.g.,
General
Ledger
account
string
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Development
menu allows you
to define your
system's
components as
follows:
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Module
definition
including
data on
available
files
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Custom
versions of
specific
programs
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Cross
Reference
Definition
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Transfer
menu allows you
to monitor and
manage all
deliveries of
programs and
documentation
into your
production
environment.
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Software
Installation
Inquiry
with
date/time
of each
incremental
delivery
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Program
Delivery
Inquiry
with
delivery
data on
individual
programs or
all
programs
within a
specific
module
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Documentation
menu provides
on-line inquiry
and report
information on
the usage of
specified
programs,
files, and data
fields within
the System
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application
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Programming
Analysis Tools
The
use of the System
Development module
means that the
programmer
effectively writes
programs in a macro
(high level)
language. The
"precompiler"
function of the
module then
explodes the macros
to create
"source"
code for the target
computer on which
the program is to
be executed.
The
System Development
module also
provides a
subsystem whereby
new global features
can be added to the
application
software without
having to modify
each individual
application
program.
The
System Development
module is not an
"applications
generator". It
is not intended to
be used by the
"general
user", but
rather by the
systems analyst or
programmer. In our
experience, the use
of the System
Development module
significantly
reduces the
man-hours required
to design and
develop application
software.
The
System Development
module gives your
data processing
staff the ability
to develop
additional
application modules
that are specific
to your software
requirements while
maintaining a
consistent
programming
environment for all
of your application
software.
Standard Reports
All standard reports provide multiple selection options.
| Environment
Listing
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Module
Listing
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| Directory
Listing
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File
Usage and
Listing
Reports
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| Development
Account
Configuration
Listing
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Program
Usage and
Listing
Report
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| Customer
Version
Listing
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Cross
Reference
Usage &
Listing
Report
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| Customer
Configuration
Listing
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Variable
Usage
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| Global
Data Element
Listing
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Database
Record Format
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| Data
Element Group
Listing
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Custom
Programs
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| Key
Code Listing
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Current
Users Manual
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