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┌────────┬─────────────────────────────┬───────┐ │ OASIS │ EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES │ OASIS │ └───┬────┴─────────────────────────────┴──┬────┘ │ OASIS 5.0 EVALUATION │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ ┌───────────────────────┐ O │ Open │ O A │ Architecture │ A S │ Screen │ S I │ Interface │ I S │ System │ S └───────────────────────┘ ╔══════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ ║ ║ Who needs it ? ║ ║ ║ ║ Do you run a software team ? ║ ║ Have you departmental centers ? ║ ║ Are you a software house ? ║ ║ ║ ╟──────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ ║ ║ Are you :- ║ ║ ║ ║ A Professional Programmer ? ║ ║ A Development Programmer ? ║ ║ ║ ╟──────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ ║ ║ Do you need intelligent front ends ? ║ ║ ║ ║ Do you use Micros and Mainframes ? ║ ║ ║ ╠══════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ ║ ║ If so you need O A S I S - NOW ! ║ ║ ║ ╚══════════════════════════════════════════════╝ Save time, effort, money with this * * State of the art * * 4 GL Software Development tool What is OASIS ? This is a 4GL productivity tool for application programmers. It runs on PC's under MS-DOS. It allows you to build all kinds of interactive application programs featuring sophisticated human interfaces with a minimum of procedural language programming. OASIS consists of two parts SFD (Screen Format Designer) SCL (Screen Control Language). SFD is a state-of-the-art menu driven program. It is written with OASIS and suitable not only for programmers but also for end users. This allows you to design and even test screen front ends (forms, menus, input validation parameters, messages, online documentation etc.) in an interactive manner. ' What you paint is what you get ' SCL is a 4GL type tool to Borland's Turbo Pascal (version 4, 5 or 5.5; using the corresponding 'SCL.TPU' file) which mainly consists of constructs to utilize the screen formats designed by SFD. It also provides many other functions such as: Data communications Background processing Date/time manipulation Access to system functions Execution of DOS commands and other programs. What does OASIS buy for you ? It saves you money as it allows you the freedom to build professional programs with outstanding features in a fraction of the time it takes using conventional programming techniques. Design misconceptions and errors are detected early in the build cycle as the complete user interface of a program can be developed, tested and dynamically modified before even a single line of code has been written. With the outstanding user friendliness of OASIS, users can develop their own screen interfaces. This not only allows programmers to concentrate on the actual program logic but also guarantees that the user objectives are fully met. Programs can be easily customized and nationalized with no recompilation. The complete user interface specifications are stored in the form of data, not in the program code. Unlike other 4 GL environments OASIS does not confine programmers to its own constructs since as well as all the capabilities of SCL, you still have the complete power of Turbo Pascal at your fingertips. What can you build with OASIS ? Virtually any application program. With its powerful Data Communications and background task capabilities you can also use it to add intelligent front ends to your existing mainframe programs. You need NO special runtime software to run OASIS applications. Why should you use OASIS ? * Program sources are more compact, easier to understand and compile faster. * Later program changes are easier and often possible without recompiling * Dramatically reduced program development time and cost * Users can be involved in program design * Early testing and prototyping * Resulting application programs are highly ergonomic and offer many user-friendly features like: - Automatic display of assisting messages for each input field - Extensive Online Context Related help with four different user selectable levels - Automatic Input error handling and display of error messages - Adaptability to different system/keyboard layouts - Easy to customize / nationalize - Support of both Color & Monochrome displays - Undo function available - Abort function available - Mouse support possible and easy Main Features of SFD * Easy to understand, menu driven program with overlaying windows * Context sensitive online help facility * Full screen editor for Screen Layout Design * Full character set accessibility * Box drawing function & auto line interconnections * Powerful block Copy & Delete functions * Free selection of display attributes * Diversity of field types * Input validation selectable for any field * Up to 50 fields per format * Formats in any size or shape up to 80x25 * Inter File format copy facility * Display or Print format lists * Complete and dynamic inbuilt test facility * Alteration of format specs. & attribute possible during test mode with immediate visible effect Main Features of SCL. * Complete event driven control of format display and input including menus, pop up windows, help messages etc * Supports multiple stacking of windows and formats * Automatic input validity checks * Automatic display of error messages * No need to declare field variables etc in user program * Special input checks or other interferences possible anytime * Monitoring & flagging of user selectable keys or other events possible * No need to recompile when changing Formats, Messages or Input checks parameters * programs become concise and easy to understand * Supports background processing tasks (datacomm, print) * Access to DOS functions including execution of commands and other programs. * Data communications support ┌───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐ │ DISTRIBUTION OF OASIS 5.0 EVALUATION │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ Downloadable : OASP5E.ZIP in compressed form (program files) │ │ Mail order : 4 diskettes (program + examples, manual) │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤ │ DISK I programs │ │ │ │ DISK II files │ │ │ │ DISK III programming examples │ │ │ │ DISK IV programming examples │ │ │ │ The code for each example is thoroughly discussed and │ │ documented in the Reference Manual │ └───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘ TO USE OASIS 5.0 Evaluation * UnZip the '*.Zip' files. * Check your 'CONFIG.SYS' file for: FILES=16 BUFFERS=32 * Run the '*.EXE' & '*.COM' files. Note: for more details refer to STARTUP.DOC or to the reference manual In the US you can reach Remy Fesnoux CompuServe ID # 72571,741 Telephone (313) 973 0113 In the UK you can reach Martin Hossfeld CompuServe ID # TBA Microlink 72:100534 Telex 265871 Monref G (please quote '72:100534' on first line of Telex for reference) CIX (Compulink BBS) Mail Martin Write to: EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES 2344 Yorkshire 12, Pinewood Green Ann Arbor, MI 48104 or Iver Heath, Bucks. SLO OQP USA United Kingdom OASIS is a copyrighted product provided to you under a shareware scheme. OASIS IS NOT PUBLIC DOMAIN. ┌────────────────────┐ │ The Shareware Idea │ └────────────────────┘ Shareware (sometimes called User supported Software or freeware) attempts to provide useful programs to the PC community at low cost by reducing the dependence on conventional marketing channels. Several software developers have proven that the concept works, to the mutual benefit of the independent program authors and the PC community itself. The user benefits by the availability of low cost software which he can evaluate on his own system before making the decision to purchase it. The author benefits by being able to enter the software market without extensive monetary risks. The user community determines which products succeed based on their true utility, rather than on their marketing achievements. Under this shareware scheme you are allowed and encouraged to copy and distribute the evaluation version of OASIS to your friends, colleagues and wherever you like as long as the following conditions are met: 1. You must distribute it unmodified and complete with all its files. 2. You are not allowed to distribute it commercially for profit. You may only charge for the media and handling. Please note that the above does not apply to the other versions of OASIS for which only a personal licence is granted to registered users according to the terms and conditions as outlined on the paragraphs below. ┌──────────────────────────────────┐ │ OASIS Products & Licencing Terms │ └──────────────────────────────────┘ The following products will be available from EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES: - OASIS 5.0 Evaluation version (Shareware) - OASIS 5.0 Mini version Private use - OASIS 5.0 Mini version Commercial use - OASIS 5.0 Professional version Commercial use: If OASIS Software is used in a commercial & institutional environment users must register under the 'Commercial Users Licence Agreement' scheme. Conditions: Within the terms of this agreement, a corporation, company, institution, organization, or individual can use OASIS to produce programs for commercial purposes subject to the following conditions: 1. This license applies to the OASIS software as described in its manual and its documentation. 2. You must treat this software just like a book ONLY ONE CPU PER LICENSE can use the software at the same time in the original or modified forms. However, you are authorized to make archival copies for safekeeping. 3. You may produce any number of executable code programs for profit for world-wide distribution with this software without royalties to the author. 4. The license applies to the original copy of this software as well as to updated versions which may become available. There is no further charge for using the updated versions. The author is neither obligated to provide updated versions nor notices of error corrections. 6. The user agrees to conscientiously respect the copyright to the author of the code and not to illegally, unethically, or neglectfully exploit the services provided by the author. 7. This code is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, included but not limited to the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the coding is with you. Should the code prove defective, you assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair or correction. 8. In no event will the author be liable to you for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this code. 9. The User acknowledges having read this agreement and the License Statement, understands them, and agrees to be bound by their terms and conditions. Private (non-profit) use: If OASIS is used privately only and not for profit making purposes, please register under the Private user licence agreement scheme. The applicable terms are, apart from point 3, identical to the ones listed above under commercial use. OASIS Evaluation 5.0 (this package) Description This package is the evaluation version of OASIS. It offers almost all OASIS features and formats (screens) created with the evaluation version are entirely compatible with full blown version of OASIS. The limitation of this version resides in the number of formats (screens) you can handle in any single file, the limit is set to 5 for OASIS Evaluation. This mean you can still create an application that requires up to 5 screens, for more complex applications with more screens you need the mini or the professional version of OASIS. Import function is not accessible. Distribution - Download - Mail order Licencing Terms OASIS Evaluation is NOT public domain software, it is a copyrighted product distributed by EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES. You are hereby granted a limited license to use OASIS 5.0 Evaluation, and to copy it and further distribute it, under the following conditions: 1) No fee other than the cost of media and copying (max $10 per copy) may be charged for such copying and distribution, otherwise permission of EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES is required. 2) OASIS Evaluation may ONLY be distributed in its original state, complete and without any modifications or changes to the program itself or to any of its data files. Use: Private use. The Author is not obligated to provide any services of any kind to support OASIS Evaluation. Pricing OASIS 5.0 Evaluation (downloaded) no charge does not include disk or manual with manual and sample programs (mail order) $30 OASIS 5.0 Mini - Private use Description Identical to OASIS 5.0 Evaluation but allows to design up to 50 formats per file. Import function is not accessible. Distribution - Mail order Licensing terms - Private use. Technical support provided. Pricing - includes registration, distribution disks $80 & hard copy manual. - upgrade #1 to OASIS 5.0 mini commercial version $49 - upgrade #2 to OASIS 5.0 professional version $139 OASIS 5.0 Mini - Commercial use Description Identical to OASIS 5.0 Evaluation but allows to design up to 50 formats per file. Import function is not accessible. Distribution - Mail order Licensing terms - Commercial use. Technical support provided. Pricing - includes registration, distribution disks $120 & hard copy manual. - upgrade #3 to OASIS 5.0 professional version $99 OASIS 5.0 Professional Description This version gives access to additional features such as IMPORT function and has no restriction to the number of format per file. Distribution - Mail order Licensing terms - Commercial use. Technical support provided. Pricing - includes licence, 4 distribution disks $199 & hard copy manual. Other Offerings For conditions on SCL source code, site or corporate licence please contact EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES. ╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗ ║ Open Architecture Screen Interface System (OASIS 5.0) ║ ║ Copyright 1987, 1989 Eureka Software Associates ║ ╟───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ O R D E R F O R M ║ ╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ Date: __ / __ / __ PO#: ______________ ║ ╟───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ Qty Description $/unit ║ ╟─────┬────────────────────────────────────────┬────────┬───────╢ ║ __ │OASIS 5.0 Evaluation (mail order) │ $30.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │registration, disks, manual │ │ ║ ║ │ │ │ ║ ║ __ │OASIS 5.0 Mini - Private use │ $80.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │(registration, disks and manual) │ │ ║ ║ __ │ Upgrade #1 (registration) │ $49.00 │___.__ ║ ║ __ │ Upgrade #2 (reg. disk, manual) │$139.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │ │ │ ║ ║ __ │OASIS 5.0 Mini - Commercial use │$120.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │(registration, disks and manual) │ │ ║ ║ __ │ Upgrade #3 (reg. disk, manual) │ $99.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │ │ │ ║ ║ __ │OASIS 5.0 Professional version │$199.00 │___.__ ║ ║ │(registration, disks and manual) │ │ ║ ╠═════╧════════════════════════════════════════╧════════╧═══════╣ ║ Shipping (per copy) Subtotal: $____.__ ║ ║ USA $ 3.00 by post or UPS ║ ║ $ 20.00 for next day delivery ║ ║ CANADA $ 6.00 by post ║ ║ Overseas $ 15.00 by post Shipping: $ ___.__ ║ ║ ║ ║Michigan residents add 4% sales tax Tax: $ ___.__ ║ ║ ║ ║ Total: $____.__ ║ ╟───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ Method of Payment: ( ) Check ( ) Money Order ║ ║ ║ ║ Make check payable to: EUREKA SOFTWARE ASSOCIATES ║ ║ 2344 Yorkshire ║ ║ Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (USA) ║ ║ ║ ║ For orders outside the U.S. please send check drawn on U.S. ║ ║ bank in U.S. dollars, or international money order in U.S. ║ ║ dollars. ║ ╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣ ║ Name: ________________________________________________ ║ ║ Company: ________________________________________________ ║ ║ Address: ________________________________________________ ║ ║ City: ______________________ State: __ Zip: _____ ║ ║ Country: ______________________ Phone: ___ ___ ____ ║ ╟───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╢ ║ Where did you obtain OASIS? ___________________________ ║ ║ Other than Turbo PASCAL (tm) what language (s) do you use? ║ ║ __________________________________________________________ ║ ╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝