Summary
Important Observations
- To create new applications with the Visual LANSA Framework, you simply set the application properties. You do not have to write any code.
- You can create application objects manually. You can also create or extend an existing application using the Instant Prototyping Assistant.
- Applications can contain many business objects. Business objects are the objects that end-users work within the application.
- Filters enable end-users to search for business objects. A business object may have a number of filters.
- Command handlers enable end-users to carry out actions on business objects. Business objects may have many command handlers.
Tips & Techniques
- Enhance the appearance of your prototype filters and command handlers using the images palette.
- The business objects properties dialog enables the developer to refine the definition of the business object, its filters and command handlers.
What You Should Know
- How to create an application prototype using the Instant Prototyping Assistant.
- How to refine the application design with icons and additional filters.
- How to tune the behavior of command handlers.
- How to refine the appearance of the application filters and command handlers using text and the image palette.