IBM VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows Version 2.0 Announced on July 1, 1997 SOFTWARE Announcement 297-241 At a Glance IBM VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer: o Provides the familiar host Report Writer function on OS/2 and Windows o Can improve programmer productivity in many aspects of printed output o Year 2000 ready ----------------------------------------- For ordering, contact: Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM North America Sales Centers at 800-IBM-CALL Reference: SE005 EXTRA! EXTRA! . . . Subscribe to IBM iSource, your electronic source for customized IBM information! Go to our web site at http://www.ibm.com/isource or send an e-mail to info@isource.ibm.com with the word SUBSCRIBE in the body. Overview VisualAge (R) for COBOL, Report Writer for OS/2 (R) and for Windows (R) Version 2.0 is a new optional feature of VisualAge for COBOL that can improve programmer productivity in many aspects of printed output pertaining to COBOL. It delivers a general-purpose COBOL printing facility and provides the familiar host Report Writer function on the workstation. VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer enables users to define and produce the listings, reports, and displayed summaries that would normally be required from a COBOL application, but in less time. It is a comprehensive set of features built into the COBOL language that enables programmers to code or modify all types of print layout quickly and accurately. Because it mixes naturally with basic COBOL and uses a similar coding style, it offers the benefits of a powerful report generation tool without the need to train users in a totally new language. Intended Customers COBOL developers Key Prerequisites The minimum hardware requirements are: o Processor: 80486-based processor or higher o Memory: 16MB RAM o Hard disk space: 10MB for product files o A color display with VGA or higher resolution o A mouse or equivalent pointing device o A CD-ROM accessible for installation The minimum software requirements are: o VisualAge for COBOL Version 2.0 (Standard or Professional) o To use for application development and application execution on OS/2: IBM OS/2 Warp V3.0 or V4.0 o To use for application development on Windows: Microsoft (R) Windows NT (TM) 3.51 or NT 4.0 o To use for application execution on Windows: Microsoft Windows 95, NT 3.51, or NT 4.0 Price Refer to the Charges section. Planned Availability Date July 28, 1997 DESCRIPTION VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer is used with IBM VisualAge for COBOL V2.0 (Standard or Professional) to add support for COBOL Report Writer language to that product. The Report Writer precompiler is invoked before the VisualAge for COBOL compiler. The precompiler handles all syntax checking and code generation functions relating to Report Writer language found in source programs. Report Writer works in a non-procedural way. Up to a whole page of print can be described concisely in the Report section of the Data Division and output in one operation by a Generate statement. Clauses are used to specify the appearance, position and origin of print items, together with any conditions that may affect their printing. Control breaks, tabulation, totalling, page headings and footings are also easily described. The many abbreviations and defaults greatly reduce coding, without spoiling the clarity of source programs. The Report Writer facility is integrated with compiler operations, including Workframe and Debug, thus avoiding the extra step usually associated with preprocessors. VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer V2.0 is used in conjunction with VisualAge for COBOL V2.0 (Standard or Professional) for COBOL application development on OS/2 and Windows NT. Applications developed with VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer V2.0 can be executed on OS/2, Windows NT, and Windows 95. Year 2000 This product is year 2000 ready. When used in accordance with its associated documentation, it is capable of correctly processing, providing, and/or receiving date data within and between the 20th and 21st centuries, provided all other products, (for example, software, hardware, and firmware) used with the product properly exchange date data with it. Trademarks OS/2 and VisualAge are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PUBLICATIONS No hardcopy publications are shipped with this program. Publications are offered in displayable softcopy form only. The displayable softcopy information is shipped as part of the basic machine-readable material. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements: The minimum hardware requirements are: o Processor: 80486-based processor or higher o Memory: 16MB RAM o Hard disk space: 10MB for product files o A color display with VGA or higher resolution o A mouse or equivalent pointing device o A CD-ROM accessible for installation Software Requirements: The minimum software requirements are: o VisualAge (R) for COBOL (Standard or Professional) Version 2.0 (part numbers 4226000, 4226030) o To use for application development and application execution on OS/2 (R): IBM OS/2 Warp V3.0 (part numbers 83G8100, 83G8700, 10H9800, 10H9810) or IBM OS/2 Warp V4.0 (part number 84H1426) o To use for application development on Windows: Microsoft (R) Windows NT (TM) 3.51 or NT 4.0 o To use for application execution on Windows (R): Microsoft Windows 95, NT 3.51, or NT 4.0 Planning Information Users may run their applications developed with IBM VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer on other OS/2 and Windows systems with no additional charge. A list of the required run-time modules and the conditions for their redistribution are included in the License Information. Packaging o One CD-ROM containing the Report Writer machine-readable material o IBM International Program License Agreement (IPLA) o Report Writer License Information o Proof of Entitlement o Registration Card o Service and Support Card Security, Auditability, and Control VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer uses the security and auditability features of the underlying host platform software. The customer is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. ORDERING INFORMATION VisualAge for COBOL, Report Writer is a product with one charge unit. Order Program Name/ Type Part Description Number Number VisualAge for COBOL, 5801-AAR 4226060 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Program Package CD-ROM VisualAge for COBOL, 5802-AAR 4226070 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Use Authorization for 1 Install Software Advantage Order Program Name/ Type Part Description Number Number VisualAge for COBOL, 5802-AAR 4226072 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Use Authorization for 1 Install for Software Advantage VisualAge for COBOL, 4226075 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Media Pack for Software Advantage Software Advantage Upgrade Protection Order Program Name/ Type Part Description Number Number VisualAge for COBOL, 5809-AAR 4226073 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Upgrade Protection One-Time Charge TERMS AND CONDITIONS Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. Proofs of Entitlement (PoE) are required for all authorized use. Limited Warranty: Yes Program Services: Available until December 31, 1998 Guarantee: 30-day, money-back guarantee for program packages Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes Support Line: Personal Systems Complimentary Introductory Support: Not available for OS/2 platform Upgrades: Customers may acquire upgrades up to the currently authorized level of use of the qualifying programs. Volume Orders: Yes, contact your IBM representative Software Advantage Applies: Yes Upgrade Protection Applies: Yes Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: No Variable Charges Apply: No CHARGES The charges provided in this announcement are suggested retail prices for the U.S. only and are provided for your information only. Dealer prices may vary, and prices may also vary by country. Prices are subject to change without notice. For additional information and current prices, contact your local IBM representative. Optional Upgrade Annual One- Pro- Support Program Name/ Part Time tection Line Description Number Charge Charge Charge VisualAge for COBOL, 4226060 $499 $495 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Program Package CD-ROM VisualAge for COBOL, 4226070 469 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Use Authorization for 1 Install VisualAge for COBOL, 4226072 469 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Use Authorization for 1 Install for Software Advantage VisualAge for COBOL, 4226073 $179 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Upgrade Protection One-Time Charge VisualAge for COBOL, 4226075 5 Report Writer for OS/2 and for Windows V2.0 Media Pack for Software Advantage CALL NOW TO ORDER To order, contact the IBM North America Sales Centers, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM). IBM North America Sales Centers, our national direct marketing organization, can add your name to the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products. 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