Summary

VLF Windows Application Development

Summary

VFW020 – Execute a Visual LANSA Framework Application

Important Observations

  • In Windows, the Visual LANSA Framework is executed as a Visual LANSA form.
  • The Framework provides a consistent application interface. It is very easy to use, flexible and can be customized by the end user.

Tips & Techniques

  • The end-user has the ability to fully customize the appearance of the application within the Framework. For example, panels can be positioned within the Framework or can be floated as separate windows. These capabilities are part of the Framework and are not coded by the developer.
  • The Framework enables the end user to perform actions in many different ways.
  • Commands can be executed using menus, toolbar icons and pop-up menus.

What You Should Know

  • How to execute the Framework as an end user.
  • How to execute an application created in the Framework.
  • What are some of the features supported by the Framework.
  • What are applications, business objects, filters, instance lists, commands and command handlers.