DIALOGUE

DIALOGUE is Norsk Data's total concept in database management. It has the complete set of tools and utilities for:

• high performance, easy expansion, and redefinition of a data base;
• creating a tailored user interface;
• creating and maintaining applications easily and efficiently;
• generating advanced reports;
• common data dictionary information for easy coordination and maintenance of the database and applications.

The modules of DIALOGUE are

USER ENVIRONMENT

UE is an integrated part of the SINTRAN operating system. It can be used together with DIALOGUE to create a tailormade, individual interface for the ND system.

4TH GENERATION LANGUAGE

UNIQUE is a tool for application development. It can be used to develop screen pictures and specify transactions directly on the screen. It saves about 90% of development time and maintenance resources.

REPORT GENERATOR

RG allows the definition of advanced reports in an easy manner by drawing the desired layout on the screen.

QUERY LANGUAGE

ACCESS is a tool which can be used to look at data base information in terms of tables. It is suitable for online use.

APPLICATION BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

ABM can be used to make demanding transaction systems. It is used interactively with simple directives. It saves about 50% of development time and 90% of maintenance resources.

DATABASE MANAGEMENT

SIBAS is a full CODASYL database management system. Its features include high performance, as well as easy expansion and redefinition of databases. It is a flexible and highly secure system, well suited for distributed processing environments.

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