Summary

Visual LANSA

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.