Re: RDp v7.5

[Joe Pluta <joepluta@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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because it's is obsolete technology.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:
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> > http://www.ibmsystemsmag.com/ibmi/webexclusive/32123p1.aspx
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