Getting Started


New function for VisualAge Generator 4.5

VisualAge Generator V4.5 introduces functional enhancements.

Java Server Generation

VisualAge Generator 4.5 enables you to run Java programs under VisualAge Generator Server. With Java Server support, users can generate main batch, called batch, and Web transaction program parts into Java source code. The Java code is deployed to the target machine and compiled and executed in an e-business environment where it can interact with other Java program parts.

When you generate a main batch or a called batch program as a Java Server, you can also generate a session Enterprise Java Bean (EJB). The session bean enables the program to participate in Enterprise Java Server (EJS) transactions.

Integrated MQSeries support

The integration of MQ Support into VisualAge Generator allows message queues to be accessed as files by using the ADD and SCAN I/O options instead of MQSeries API calls. Support includes:

Web transaction enhancements

Web transaction development has been enhanced in the following ways:

Remote DL/I access during test

When you are testing a program that includes a call to DL/I, a new, built-in feature provides remote DL/I access on MVS, where VisualAge brings up an IMS batch environment. You can access DL/I from either Windows NT or OS/2, even if your organization lacks an IMS Transaction Manager on MVS.

Although DL/I access is on MVS, the test facility simulates the runtime behavior of any of several target environments.

OS/400 Support

VisualAge Generator now provides:

Solaris Client/Server Support

Solaris is now supported as the 2nd-tier in a 3-tier configuration with TCP/IP, CICS Client, IPC, and Direct as supported protocols. Solaris can also now act as a client using C++ TUIs or Java programs.


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