#L2-726

Migrating to Informix Dynamic 4GL

Course Description:

This hands-on course teaches experienced Informix 4GL programmers how to use Informix Dynamic 4GL to recompile 4GL applications into thin, universal, graphical applications. Informix Dynamic 4GL applications simultaneously support ASCII terminals, the X Window System (X11), and any other Microsoft Windows (3.1q1, 95, or NT) environments. Learn how to rejuvenate existing Informix 4GL applications into modern, thin, client-server systems. Learn how to extend your existing 4GL application with GUI specific controls without losing compatibility with the Informix 4GL compiler.

Your New Skills:

• Install and configure Informix Dynamic 4GL
• Establish client-server and database connections
• Summarize the three-tiered architecture of Informix Dynamic 4GL applications
• Recompile an existing Informix 4GL application and run it in a GUI environment, without changing any source code
• Evaluate compiler options
• Choose and implement appropriate graphical elements for forms such as listboxes, radio buttons, check boxes, scrolling fields, and pictures
• Design and implement appropriate dialog boxes to communicate with the user
• Configure user profiles
• Deploy a Informix Dynamic 4GL application

Who Should Attend: Application developers, project leaders, technical support personnel

Prerequisites:

• L1-007 Developing Applications Using Informix 4GL or experience developing Informix 4GL applications

Length: 2 days

Format: Lecture and hands-on exercises

Course Number: L2-726