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Re: Menuing / Data Entry experience wanted

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From: Dave Rackley
Date: Tue, 16 Oct 1990 13:47
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In article <4765@tahoe.unr.edu> barber@unrvax.unr.edu writes:
>   We are about ready to purchase a menuing / data entry software package.  
>   The criteria we are using to judge the various packages is the following:
>	   Rolalty Free
>	   Source Code Available
>	   Data Entry with attachable functions (custimize fields)
>	   Define context sensitive help for menus, forms & fields
>	   A Form Designer (prefer one which generates both source & binary files)
>	   Memos, tickertape fields and scrollable regions on forms
>   The follow is criteria which is not mandatory but helpful:
>	   Mouse support
>	   Automatic switching between color & monochrome (define both and
>		   have program select at runtime)
>	   Multiple language (requires help to be stored in disk file)

>   I would greatly appreciate it if some people could share their experiences 
>   (both positive & negative) they have had with any of the following packages>	   Vermont Views v2.0 w/Designer
>	   DataWindows v2.12 w/Makeform from GreenLeaf
>	   C-scape v3.0 w/Look & Feel from Oakland Group

Have you considered JYACC Application Manager?  It has many, if not all the 
features, you describe, except no royalty fees for the application.  For more 
info, contact JAM at 800-458-3313.

BTW I am not associated with JAM in any way--just a satisfied customer. 

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