Feature | Benefits |
Visual Surfer
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A development methodology comprised of a series of wizards.
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Identify and Navigate Wizard
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Identifys and navigates between screens to create a master list for your application.
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Screen Object Wizard
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With mouse highlighting capabilities, determine the look and feel of your application screen by screen.
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Visual Script Editor
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High level editor in which you can create, modify and extend scripts for advanced customization.
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Global Applications Settings
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Drag-and-drop visual editor that allows customization of your application's default behaviors.
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VT100/VT220 Support
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Provides access to DEC/VAX and UNIX telnet applications.
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Registry Entry Editing
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Full Configuration and Tuning Options that allows viewing and modifying on the fly capabilities of registry entries.
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Granular Administrator Console Security
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Update Console Users empowers you to assign user-level security for the Administrator's Console and developer funtions.
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3270 to HTML Protocol Conversion (SNA, TN3270, TN3270E)
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Enables IBM mainframe host application access from any standard Web browser
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5250 to HTML Protocol Conversion (TN5250)
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Enables AS400 host application access from any standard Web browser
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Keyboard Support for function keys
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ActiveX control enables compatibility for existing users
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High Fidelity data entry screens
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All columns line-up, even on busy screens with mixed entry fields in HTML!
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Support for Auto-skip fields
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Compatibility for existing users-- cursor advances to next field on appropriate fields.
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Integrated Web Server
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Simplified installation and configuration; high performance.
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SSL Support
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The Screensurfer Security Filter for MS IIS provides full SSL encryption
and certificate support.
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All customization in HTML templates
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Simplified environment; low proprietary content; minimal training.
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HTML Template Compiler
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Server-oriented performance profile; support for multi-module integration.
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ColdFusion Support and compatibility
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ColdFusion development teams can easily integrate host application data using the CFXSurfer CFX tag extension
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ASP (Active Server Pages) Support and compatibility
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ASP development teams can easily integrate host application data using the SSurfer.ASPRequest ASP Extension COM object using a familiar ADO compatible set of methods and attributes.
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Supports SNA, TN3270, TN3270E and TN5250 connections
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Compatibility with existing environments
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Supports "Lightpen Selectable Fields"
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Support for health industry applications
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Supports multiple Screen Sizes
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80 x 43, 132 x 80 and so on-- increases application compatibility
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Supports "double host writes"
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Cruises through difficult logon application sequences
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Multiple hosts supported concurrently
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Flexibility and improved access from a single server
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Integrated ODBC support
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Enables support for server-side user profiles and data entry validation using standard relational databases.
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Shared ODBC Statements and connections
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Reduces load on database and provides significant performance advantages.
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EMAIL Support
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Provides integration of E-mail capability into the mainframe or AS/400 environment.
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Time-driven events
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Enables execution of batch processes which can query information from host applications to replicate to a database or send e-mails to appropriate recipients.
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Installs and executes as a Windows/NT Service
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Compatibility with NT systems management tools and procedures.
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Full NT Event Logging
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Compatibility with NT systems management tools and procedures.
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Server-oriented multi-threaded protocol engine
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Hundreds to thousands of concurrent users on a single server
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All Administration performed via any standard browser
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Administrators and help desk personnel can rapidly appraise and diagnose user issues from any workstation
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Integrated HTTP Password and/or machine IP Address security
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Prevents unauthorized access
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Screensurfer DevCenter Components
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Menus and wizards provide rapid productivity for both new and experienced developers
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Flexible and extensible template generation scripts
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Leverage existing patterns in large applications to further speed customization
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Comprehensive HTML-based Compiler Output and diagnostics
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All errors hyperlinked to detailed reference information; templates execute without error at runtime.
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Optional compilation for full execution tracing
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Developer logic is easily debugged and corrected
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Integrated and transparent state data management
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Session-based variables are easily defined and values are maintained throughout session without any additional programming
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