| All IAS Business Partners receive a copy of the IAS Developer Tools when joining the Value Added Reseller and Vertical Integrator programs. IAS Application Framework
The IAS Application Framework is a comprehensive set of development tools that enable developers to customize all features of IAS Visual ADVANCE!™, construct new modules, and build standalone full-featured vertical applications. The framework manages all aspects of your application including data handling, networking, reporting, and user interface and consists of class libraries with ready to run visual controls. The IAS Application Framework enables the developer to rapidly construct applications with minimal effort.
The following illustrates some of the major features found in the IAS Application Framework:
- Integrated Builders
The IAS Application Framework includes Builders to aid the developer in the construction of common interface chores such as setting up browsers, validating data, etc.
- IAS App Express™
The IAS App Express is a utility included with the IAS Application Framework. With the click of a single button, it creates a fully running event-driven application that supports the full gamut of IAS Application Framework features. This gives you immediate accessibility to some of the most powerful features in the framework.
- Third-Party Integration
The IAS Application Framework integrates with pre-existing developer tools and frameworks. A tool is provided for facilitating this procedure automatically.
- Samples & Utilities
Over 15 complete sample applications and utilities are included to help bring the developer up to speed. Each sample includes full program comments. Additionally, a tutorial for creating your first application with the IAS Application Framework is included. The tutorial demonstrates just how easy it is to create fully functional data entry screens with very little effort.
- Complete Documentation
Clear and concise developer documentation is provided in standard Portable Document Format (PDF).
IAS FoxTrak™
IAS FoxTrak™ is a source code comparison tool for Microsoft Visual FoxPro™. It visually identifies inserts, changes, and deletes in forms, class libraries, and program files, and sends it findings to a web browser. |