* Three button simplicity!
* Give the user ownership of the screen
* An easy add-in. Has been added in eight hours
For use with C++, PASCAL, and other language environments
* FAR easier to "trace" through source files without
having it compile and step or execute
* Use to structured design reviews -
even when only routine names and a few notes on
functionality have been determined
(Most accesses become a structure review)
* Use for structured walk-through of code under development
* Tie in bug lists and other documentation to source
And vice-versa
* Excellent for making screen prototypes
can be used as source for screen generator
We can provide user alterable forms technology...
* Easier to create help files
* User can create his own self-help notes
* User can PASS ON his self-help notes to others!
It also eliminates the need to leaf through tons of printout to
find routines, etc. A programmer can find in seconds what it could
take five minutes to two hours to find in a large printout.
Because programmers always access program source by the structural linkage, rather than location on paper, they will remember the associated calling chains -- the structure of the program, rather than were in the printout, modules are. And it is much faster to find! This encourages programmers to improve the structure of their programs. And we all know the benefits of structured programming.
In the long run, the real advantage is that this system leaves the STRUCTURE of a program right in the source so the next person to work on it does not have to remember the calling chains, etc. Also, programmers begin leaving jump references to other parts of the program in the comments. This can cut weeks to months off the time it takes a new programmer to became familiar with the structure and function of existing code. With the growing percentage of programming that is maintenance activity, this can create considerable savings over the life of a program.
These features will discourage porting to compilers which do not have this type of hypertext linkage, and encourages programmers who become familiar with your products, to "suggest" others buy your products.
Data Base Environment
Hypertext editor
* Bring some of C++ development environment to dBase
* easy to follow subroutine linkages
* inside and outside of current .prg file
* Easy linkage to development scaffolding
Bug lists
complaint and test notes
fix lists and other memos
* Ease in linking
fields to text files and memos
Simply put ->fn in ANY field
subroutines with support documentation
Simply put -> in an comment
customized help
even lets customers make their own help notes
Developer / Consultant modification notes
* User created / modified help facilities
So simple - just type the icon, and ENTER to open a new level.
Word processor
* Add HYPERTEXT abilities
No re-typing of file names!
your own file menus - right in the text!
Use for help systems
Use for courseware
Use for lecture notes / overhead presentations - on your pc
Prep for rapid question / answer sessions
**** Product - overhead projection presentation manager
Use for detailed knowledge bases
use for diagnostic trees and similar
Simple for anyone to set up! Just type the textual file icon!