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Appendix A Tools For IMAGE/SQL This appendix categorizes the available tools and lists some of the tools IMAGE/SQL users can use.
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The tools available to IMAGE/SQL users function primarily in a client/server environment using Microsoft Windows. Most of the tools use HP PC API for ALLBASE/SQL and IMAGE/SQL. The tools fall into three categories, as summarized in Table A-1 . Table A-1. Categories of Tools ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Category | Description | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Decision Support | These tools support business decisions | | | through information analysis, reporting, | | | and graphical representation. These tools | | | also offer data formatting for importing | | | to spreadsheet products. End-user | | | knowledge of SQL is not a prerequisite for | | | using these tools. | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Executive | These tools offer exception management | | Information System | capability, where information is monitored | | (EIS) | within user-defined limits and exceptions | | | are highlighted with color and graphics. | | | Other features include trend analysis and | | | information drill-down (digging out the | | | detailed elements of summarized | | | information.) Some knowledge of SQL is | | | necessary. | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | | | Application | These tools reside on either the PC or the | | Development | server. They provide the ability to | | | create a windows-like interface that | | | allows programmers fast development of | | | critical end-user applications. Knowledge | | | of SQL is necessary. | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------- The next sections lists some of the available tools.