IBM SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Version 2.2 Increases Developer and End-User Productivity Announced on February 27, 1996 Software Announcement 296052 In Brief . . . Enhancements to the SAA CT Definition/2 and CT Runtime/2 programs provide: o Native notebook support o Business graphics in a window o Field events for pushbuttons o Multi-instance capability o Print Panel utility o Ability to delete repository elements o Two-way dynamic data exchange (DDE) support o Remote support for IBM 4772, 4777, and 4778 devices o Print Trace/Log utility o Print support for business graphics o Scalable windows o Ability to list operator file contents o Support for JetForm Corporation forms software ---------------------------------------- The SAA(R) Consumer Transaction/2 programs -- Consumer Transaction (CT(TM)) Definition/2 and Consumer Transaction Runtime/2 -- provide the OS/2(R) application enablers on which to develop integrated, advanced branch teller and platform PS/2(R)-based financial solutions. In addition to helping developers design applications that showcase their products, Version 2.2 enhancements also help increase end-user productivity. Version 2.2 includes enhancements such as: o Native notebook support The CT/2(TM) definition tool palette now provides for a notebook control. This notebook allows users to design applications with complex data entry requirements in a minimum amount of time. o Business graphics in a window CT/2 software expands business graphics capability by providing a WYSIWYG editor to design graphs, which users can display on a transaction window. A new print option also is available that allows users to print displayed graphs. o Field events for pushbuttons CT/2 software expands field event support to allow field events on pushbuttons. This new capability gives users a simple way to invoke transactions. For a complete list and description of all the Version 2.2 enhancements, refer to the Description section. Planned Availability Date: March 29, 1996 (R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. (TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. DESCRIPTION Version 2.2 Enhancements o Native notebook support The CUA(TM) '91 notebook control is included in the CT/2 toolkit. A notebook allows for greater flexibility in data entry and platform operations. o Business graphics in a window Graphs can be created using a WYSIWYG editor and displayed on a transaction window. o Field events for pushbuttons Support for field events is extended to include pushbuttons. Users can specify what happens when a pushbutton is pressed. o Multi-instance capability Multiple copies of CT/2 software can run on the same workstation. This allows several operators to be signed onto a physical workstation at the same time, sharing the input/output resources of the workstation. o Print Panel utility A new feature on the panel editor allows users to print the contents and characteristics of a panel. o Ability to delete repository elements Users can delete an unreferenced entity from the repository. o Two-way DDE support CT/2 software can act as a client and a server. Previously, CT/2 software could act only as a server. o Remote support for 4772, 4777, and 4778 devices CT/2 software provides remote (shared) support through LANDP(TM) for the 4772, 4777 and 4778 devices. o Print Trace/Log utility Users can selectively print trace and log entries. The tool is OS/2-based but handles CT/DOS and CT/2 files. o Print support for business graphics A print option is available when a business graph is displayed, allowing users to print the displayed graph. o Scalable windows CT/2 software provides the ability to scale a CT/2 window and have all controls scale appropriately. Users also can specify the fonts during the scaling. o Ability to list operator file contents The capabilities of the ACCOP verb are expanded to allow for more flexible operator file management. o Support for JetForm Corporation forms software CT/2 software provides support for making programming calls to JetForm forms software from JetForm Corporation. This permits information collected using CT/2 software to be printed on forms created by the customer using JetForm software. JetForm software is a separate non-IBM product and is not included in this announcement. Customers can order JetForm software from IBM in accordance with and under the terms of RPQ P90130. PUBLICATIONS The following publications can be ordered immediately. To order, contact your IBM representative or call 800-879-2755. Order Title Number IBM SAA Consumer Transaction: Definition/2 User's Guide SC31-2910 IBM SAA Consumer Transaction: Definition/2 User's Reference SC31-2911 IBM SAA Consumer Transaction: Runtime/2 Version 2 User's Guide SC31-3926 IBM SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Sample Teller Transaction Set Reference SC31-3928 IBM SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Sample Platform Transaction Set Reference SC31-3927 IBM SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Getting Started SC31-3929 Sample Transaction Set Reference Guide SC31-2602 Consumer Transaction Runtime User's Guide SC31-2601 Sample Platform Transaction Set Reference Guide SC31-2668 Displayable Softcopy Publications: A selected subset of CT/2 publications is offered in displayable softcopy form. The displayable manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable material. These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager(R) READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with the files. EDUCATION SUPPORT The appropriate curriculum will be updated, as necessary, to include the enhancements described in this announcement. Call IBM Education and Training at 800-IBM-TEACH (426-8322) for education catalogs, schedules, and enrollments. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements: When operating in the OS/2 environment, CT Definition/2 and CT Runtime/2 support the appropriately configured PC 300(TM) Series, PC 700(TM) Series, Aptiva(TM) PC, ThinkPad(TM), PS/2, PS/1(R) and ValuePoint(TM) systems. Specific support is provided for the following IBM I/O devices: o 4712 Model 1 or 2 o 4722 Document Printer Model 1, 2, or 3 o 4748 Document Printer o 4770 IJ Transaction Printer o 4772 Universal Financial Printer Model 1 or 2 o 4717 Magnetic Stripe Reader Encoder Models 001, 002, 003, and 004 o 4718 Personal Identification Number Keyboard Model 001 o 4777 Magnetic Stripe Reader Encoder Models 001, 002, 003, and 004 o 4778 PIN Pad Magnetic Stripe Reader Model 001 o 4019 LaserPrinter o 4029 LaserPrinter o 4039 LaserPrinter o 4216 Personal Page Printer II Model 31 o 4201 Proprinter(R) II Model 002 or XL Model 002 o 4201 Proprinter III Model 003 or XL Model 003 o 5202 Quietwriter(R) III o 4700 device driver modules (as required by the financial I/O devices) Software Requirements: The following PC software components are required on each workstation to run CT Definition/2 Version 2.2: o OS/2 Warp Version 3.0, or later, including the OS/2 Procedure Language 2/REXX (REXX) o IBM Communications Manager/2 Version 1.1, or later, when Programmed Operator communications are used o IBM Network Transport Services/2 (NTS/2) or Multiple Protocol Transport Services (MPTS) o DATABASE 2(TM) (DB2(R)) OS/2 Version 1, or later, for use with the CT Definition/2 data repository - For single workstations, DB2 OS/2 -- single-user; for use on a LAN, DB2 OS/2 -- client/server o OS/2 BookManager READ for display of softcopy publications o IBM Developer's Toolkit for OS/2 3.0 if IPF help or icons are created o Storyboard(TM) Plus with CT Definition/2 to create graphics presentations, optional The following PC software components are required on each workstation to run CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2: o OS/2 Warp Version 3.0, or later o OS/2 LAN Server Version 2.0, or later o IBM Communications Manager/2 Version 1.1, or later, when SNA communications are used o DB2 OS/2 Version 1, or later, or SAA Distributed Database Connection Services/2(R) Version 2 if the CT Runtime/2 capability is used to access relational databases via SQL - For single workstations, DB2 OS/2 -- single-user; for use on a LAN, DB2 OS/2 -- client/server o IBM NTS/2 or MPTS o LAN Distributed Platform/2 (LANDP/2) Version 3.0 for System/370(TM) or System/390(R) SNA LU0 host connection and 4712/4722/4772/4777/4778 device sharing o AS/400(R) PC Support -- when connected to an AS/400 gateway (LANDP/2 is not required in this environment.) o OS/2 BookManager Read for display of softcopy publications Compatibility: Applications developed for CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2 are compatible with those previously developed for CT Runtime/2 Version 2.1. Because CT Runtime/2 uses 32-bit architecture, all dynamic link libraries (DLLs) called from CT/2 software must use 32-bit architecture. This may require coding changes and a recompile using a 32-bit compiler. The first time CT/2 Version 2.2 is run it will re-level the Branch file. Once the Branch file is re-leveled, it can no longer be used by previous versions of the CT/2 or CT/DOS products. A CT/DOS PTF will be made available to allow DOS compatibility with the re-leveled Branch file. Planning Information Packaging: The SAA CT Definition/2 Version 2.2 and CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2 programs are available on double-side, 3.5-inch diskettes. The programs are delivered in object code only (OCO) with diskettes containing sample transactions. CT Definition/2 contains the following: o IBM International Program License Agreement o Proof of License o License information o 3.5-inch, double-sided diskettes containing programs, softcopy publications, and transaction sets o SAA Consumer Transaction Definition/2 User's Guide o SAA Consumer Transaction Definition/2 User's Reference o Sample Teller Transaction Set Reference o CT/2 Sample Platform Transaction Set Reference o CT/2 Sample Teller Transaction Set Reference o SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Getting Started CT Runtime/2 contains the following: o IBM International Program License Agreement o Proof of License o License information o 3.5-inch, double-sided diskettes containing programs and softcopy publications o SAA Consumer Transaction Runtime/2 User's Guide o SAA Consumer Transaction/2 Getting Started Security, Auditability, and Control CT Definition/2 and CT Runtime/2 use the security and auditability features of the PS/2 and OS/2. User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. ORDERING INFORMATION Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipments will begin on March 29, 1996. To order these programs for order type, specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program name, media, and quantity. Program Package: Program media (3.5-inch diskette) with documentation. Order Feature Part Program Name Type Number Number CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2 5801-AAR 0551 33H9641 CT Definition/2 Version 2.2 5801-AAR 0593 33H9647 Additional License Copies: Authorizes the customer who has a program package to make a single copy of the program media and printed documentation. The authorization is given by providing the customer a Proof of Entitlement for Additional License -- with Certificate, which has its own part number and feature number. Order Feature Part Program Name Type Number Number CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2 Additional License with Certificate 5802-AAR 0559 33H9644 CT Definition/2 Version 2.2 Additional License with Certificate 5802-AAR 0511 33H9649 Program Package Upgrade: Program media (3.5-inch diskette) with documentation. Order Feature Part Program Name Type Number Number CT Runtime/2 Version 2.1 Upgrade to Version 2.2 5803-AAR 0218 33H9642 CT/DOS Runtime Version 1.4 Upgrade to Version 2.2 5803-AAR 0219 33H9643 CT Definition/2 Version 2.1 Upgrade to Version 2.2 5803-AAR 0197 33H9648 Additional License Copy Upgrade: Authorizes the customer who has a program package upgrade to make a single copy of the program media and printed documentation. The authorization is given by providing the customer a Proof of Entitlement for Additional License -- with Certificate, which has its own part number and feature number. Order Feature Part Program Name Type Number Number CT Runtime/2 Version 2.1 to Version 2.2 Additional License Upgrade with Certificate 5804-AAR 0247 33H9645 CT/DOS Runtime Version 1.4 to Version 2.2 Additional License Upgrade with Certificate 5804-AAR 0248 33H9646 CT Definition/2 Version 2.1 to Version 2.2 Additional License Upgrade with Certificate 5804-AAR 0078 33H9650 Program Upgrade The program package upgrade option allows currently licensed users of the following programs to obtain the new function for a program upgrade charge: o IBM SAA Consumer Transaction Runtime/2 Version 2.1 o IBM Consumer Transaction/DOS Runtime Version 1.4 o IBM SAA Consumer Transaction Definition/2 Version 2.1 The program upgrade to SAA CT Runtime/2 Version 2.2 and SAA CT Definition/2 Version 2.2 will be available March 29, 1996. Orders will be accepted after March 29, 1996. These upgrades will be available through IBM Authorized Personal Computer Dealers and Industry Remarketers -- Personal Computers certified to market IBM Authorized Advanced Products. The remarketer will require a Proof of License for each upgrade ordered. The original Proof of License is the colored front cover page (inside the hard binder) or the separate Proof of License page in the program package as identified by IBM to the remarketer. Customers also can order upgrades through the local IBM office using the IBM Personal Software Program Upgrade and Certification Order Form included with this announcement. The total quantity of upgrades acquired for a specific program cannot exceed the total quantity of program packages and/or additional licenses previously acquired for that program. Proof of License for upgrade eligibility for additional license upgrades is a copy of this invoice or previously acquired Proof of Entitlement for Additional License -- with Certificate. Additional license upgrades can be entered through the local IBM office using the Upgrade and Certification Order Form or ordered through an authorized remarketer. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Licensing: The programs described in this announcement are licensed under the terms and conditions of the IBM International Program License Agreement. A copy of the agreement is included in the program package. Additional License: Proof of Entitlement must be acquired. Variable Charges Apply: No Limited Warranty: Yes Program Services: Program services will be available until June 30, 1997. Program services beyond the service end date will be provided for an annual fee. Customers requiring services beyond the service end date for this product, the prior release, or versions no longer being supported should contact their IBM representative. This support can be ordered via an I-listed Request for Price Quotation (RPQ), P90127 (5799-OBI). Volume Orders: For information regarding volume orders, contact your IBM representative. Authorization for Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Not applicable for this program Program Transfer: Fully transferable Educational Allowance: A reduced charge is available to qualified education customers. The educational allowance may not be added to any other discount or allowance. CHARGES Contact your IBM representative for charges information for this announcement.