Steps Involved in Using RAMP
You need to complete these steps:
Step | Comments | Navigation Modernization | Application Modernization |
1. Create a prototype of your application. | The prototype will evolve into the final application. You need access to the subject matter expert at least during this stage. | ||
2. Identify the 5250 screens in the existing application. | You use the newlook Designer for this. | Identify only entry point 5250 screens | Identify all 5250 screens that need to be modernized as well as significant fields |
3. Record the 5250 entry point screens and snap them into the Framework. | The Framework needs to know how to access and display the screens. | ||
4. Create the required Framework filters | Using powerful filters is the basis of reusing the 5250 screens in new modernized ways. | Not necessary. | |
5. Optionally add new features making use of Windows functionality | For example you may want to add advanced screens for for instance email, video, graphing. | ||
6. Deploy | Deploy your application |