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Started by "Dr. "Eliot Kimber" Macro"
Thu, 01 Oct 1992 15:45
Announcement of IBM SGML Translator 1.3
Author: "Dr. "Eliot Kimber" Macro"
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1992 15:45
Date: Thu, 01 Oct 1992 15:45
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Here is the announcment:
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NUMBER 292-508
DATE 920915
CATEGORY AS80, AS70, GI00
TYPE Programming
TITLE IBM STANDARD GENERALIZED MARKUP LANGUAGE TRANSLATOR RELEASE 3
ABSTRACT IBM Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) Translator
Release 3 can process SGML documents that conform to the
International Standards Organization (ISO) 8879 standard using
processing routines which can be written by the customer. SGML
Translator also contains an ISO 8879 compliant parser, including an
SGML declaration file, that allows the user to identify all of the
SGML elements in a document. The ability to identify the individual
document elements, and the ability to create custom processing
routines to operate on those elements, provides the SGML user with a
data processing tool that can be used to meet their specific data
management requirements.
Planned Availability Date: October 30, 1992.
PRODNO 5684-025
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IMKTG MARKETING INFORMATION
MARKETING CHANNELS
o IBM US -- Direct
MARKETING STRATEGY
The SGML Translator should be marketed to all customers with a
requirement to produce documentation that requires the use of SGML.
DEMONSTRATIONS: There will be no live product demonstrations or live
solution/integrated demonstrations by announcement, but will be
available by general availability.
For additional demo information, see the NSC DEMOSPRES
database which is available on HONE.
PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL: No promotional material will be provided.
HONE INFORMATION
Proposal material will be available through HONE on
September 15, 1992.
The configuration aid, CFPROGS, has been updated to support
this licensed program and is available to customers eligible to use
IBMLink (TM). The fastpath name is CFPROGS.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
ITECHINF INSTALLATION INFORMATION
INSTALLATION SUPPORT
Installation and technical support is provided by the
Publishing Support Center in Boulder, Colorado, via HONE ASKQ.
FIELD SUPPORT: Branch personnel should contact their branch and area
specialist for technical marketing assistance. Systems engineers are
provided installation and technical support through HONE ASKQ.
Questions should be researched in ASKQ using the search word "SGML",
with the branch specialist, and in publications before submitting an
ASKQ question.
EARLY SUPPORT PROGRAM: No.
IADMIN ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
ORDERING INFORMATION
The HONE configuration aid, CFPROGS, should always be used to
determine ordering information. Always use the HONE aid SYSLINK to
transmit the ordering information from HONE to AAS.
Orders will be accepted on day of announcement.
NOTE: Orders configured through the HONE configurator aid, CFPROGS,
prior to the general availability of the new release, will be
configured at the current release level. At general availability
orders will be configured at the new release level.
PROGRAMMING RPQS
Requests for PRPQs will not be accepted.
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OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS
o Documentation applications using SGML can be interfaced directly
to databases at application specific levels of detail, enabling
the creation of an enterprise-wide SGML data management system
using customer written routines.
o Reduces the cost of SGML data management and processing through
the use of custom processing routines.
o Protects investment in existing printers, such as AFP (TM), by
providing a translation capability to existing text processing
applications such as DCF.
o Provides a way to increase user productivity by the automation of
routine tasks.
o Provides the ability to create an unlimited number of new SGML
applications via user-defined processing routines.
o Enables SGML documents to be translated into BookMaster (R)
format for printing or for building BookManager (R) softcopy
books using customer written routines.
o Double-byte data tagged with single-byte SGML tags as defined in
ISO 8879 can be processed.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
(R) Registered trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
DESCRIPTION
BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 provides a way to reduce the cost of
data management through the use of custom processing routines which
can perform user defined operations on SGML data elements, which SGML
Translator recognizes. For instance, a processing routine can be
written to take text tagged with an element and place it in a
database. Another processing routine can be written to extract the
same element from the database and merge it into any document which
contains a reference to the element.
This capability simplifies the problem of maintaining and
updating data which is re-used in multiple documents, or which is
periodically updated. This allows the user to save an element only
once, and use it in multiple documents. When the element is updated,
the updated version will automatically appear in all subsequently
processed documents that reference the element.
INVESTMENT PROTECTION
SGML is an emerging industry standard that is supported by many
vendors. Customers who choose to put their data in SGML format are
assured that their data is protected from obsolescence. Customers
converting to SGML may find that their existing hardware and software
can not handle SGML natively.
The SGML Translator provides a way for the customer to
translate SGML data into other formats so that it can be used with
their existing hardware and software. For instance, processing
routines can be written to translate SGML data into GML for
processing with DCF so that it can be formatted and printed with
existing AFP printers via DCF.
END USER PRODUCTIVITY
Unless an enterprise has a way to maintain data at a current level
and automatically update all documents that contain that data,
authors can spend a significant portion of their time
cross-referencing and updating documents to the latest level. The
SGML Translator, when used as part of an SGML data management system,
provides a tool that can be used to help perform this function
automatically, thereby freeing up the author to do more productive
work.
GROWTH ENABLEMENT
The number and complexity of applications that can be performed with
SGML Translator processing routines is unlimited. This flexibility
insures that the customer will be able to create new applications to
address requirements as they arise.
OPEN ENTERPRISE
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 can process documents that conform to
the ISO 8879 standard.
PRODUCT POSITIONING
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 can be used to translate ISO 8879
conforming SGML documents for formatting and printing with DCF or for
production of softcopy books via IBM's BookManager BUILD. It is a
useful tool for any SGML user who wishes to perform data processing
routines on the SGML file or SGML file elements.
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 can be used to address the
emerging industry standard applications such as the Computer-Aided
Acquisition Logistics Support (CALS) and Air Transport Association
(ATA) SGML initiatives.
CUSTINFO EDUCATION SUPPORT
Education for IBM SGML Translator Release 3 will be available
by October 30, 1992. Details will be announced in a separate
Education announcement prior to October 30, 1992.
TECHINFO TECHNICAL INFORMATION
SPECIFIED OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
This product uses only existing attachment interfaces.
MACHINE REQUIREMENTS: IBM SGML Translator Release 3 executes on any
IBM ES/9000 (TM) 3090 (TM), 308X, 43XX, or 937x processor.
VM requires a 3MB minimum virtual machine. MVS requires 750KB
region size minimum.
DASD requirements:
o 3330 DASD = 58 cylinders
o 3350 DASD = 25 cylinders
o 3380 DASD = 20 cylinders
o 3390 DASD = 17 cylinders
o 512-byte blocks = 22,350 blocks
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS: IBM SGML Translator Release 3 will execute
on the following separately available VM Operating System licensed
programs.
o Virtual Machine/System Product (VM/SP) 5664-167 Release 6.
o Virtual Machine/Extended Architecture (TM) System Product (VM/XA
(TM) SP) 5664-308 Release 2.1.
o Virtual Machine/Enterprise System Architecture (TM) (VM/ESA (TM))
5684-112 Version 1 Release 1.0 370 Feature.
o VM/ESA 5684-112 Version 1 Release 1.0 ESA Feature.
o VM/ESA 5684-112 Version 1 Release 1.1.
o VM/ESA 5684-112 Version 1 Release 2.0.
NOTE: Support for VM/SP HPO Release 5, which is supported by
Translator Release 2 is not supported for Release 3 because Release 3
requires the IBM C/370 Library Version 2.1 or higher which does not
run on VM/SP HPO Release 5.
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 will operate in any of the
following Conversational Monitor System (CMS) environments:
o Virtual Machine/System Product (VM/SP) in S/370 virtual machines.
o VM/XA SP in S/370 virtual machines and in XA exploitation mode in
XA virtual machines.
o VM/ESA 1.0 ESA Feature in S/370 virtual machines and in XA
exploitation mode in XA virtual machines.
o VM/ESA 1.1 in S/370 virtual machines, in XA exploitation mode in
XA virtual machines and in XA exploitation mode in XC virtual
machines.
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 will not support combinations of
levels of the VM Control Program (CP) and CMS from different releases
of VM.
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 will execute on the following
separately available MVS Operating System licensed programs.
o MVS/SP (TM) Version 2 Release 2 (5740-XC6 or 5665-291).
o MVS/SP Version 3 Release 1 (5685-001 or 5685-002).
o MVS/ESA (TM) SP Version 4 Release 2 (5695-047 or 5695-048).
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 also requires the IBM C/370
Library Version 2.1 or higher (5688-188). The IBM C/370 compiler is
required only for writing customized processing routines written in
C. It is not required to support the standard applications. When
operating in the MVS environment, TSO/E Version 2 (5685-025) is also
required.
(TM) Trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
COMPATIBILITY: IBM SGML Translator Release 3 has a Release 2
compatibility mode, so all Release 2 applications can be used. Some
Release 2 applications may need to be recompiled to operate in the
compatibility mode.
PLANNING INFORMATION
PACKAGING: IBM SGML Translator Release 3 is shipped on either two VM
tapes installable through standard IBM VM installation procedures or
three MVS tapes installable using SMP/E. (The MVS tapes require
SMP/E 5.1).
A memo to licensees, program directory and a hardcopy set of
publications are shipped with the basic machine-readable material.
Online documentation and BookMaster source files of the publications
are also included.
SECURITY, AUDITABILITY AND CONTROL
The announced program uses the security and auditability
features of the host hardware or software.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and
implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and
appropriate controls in application systems and communication
facilities.
ORDERING ORDERING INFORMATION
CURRENT LICENSEES
Current licensees of IBM SGML Translator Release 2 will be sent a
program reorder form which may be returned directly to IBM Software
Manufacturing and Delivery. The mailing of these reorder forms is
scheduled to be completed by November 6, 1992. Reorder forms
returned to IBM Software Manufacturing and Delivery will be processed
within 10 work days of receipt.
NEW LICENSEES
Orders entered with a scheduled shipment date prior to the planned
availability date will be shipped IBM SGML Translator DCF Edition
Release 2. Orders entered with a scheduled shipment date after
planned availability will be shipped IBM SGML Translator Release 3.
Unless a later date is specified, an order is scheduled for the week
following order entry.
New users of IBM SGML Translator Release 3 should specify:
TYPE MODEL
5684 025
BASIC LICENSE: To order a basic license, specify the program number
and feature number 9001 for asset registration. Specify feature
number 4511 for a monthly license charge or feature number 4510 for a
one-time charge. Specify the feature number of the desired
distribution medium.
BASIC MACHINE-READABLE MATERIAL: To order, select the feature number
of the desired distribution medium.
ENVIRONMENT FEATURE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION MEDIUM
VM Basic 5870 9/1600 tape
5871 9/6250 tape
5872 3480 tape cartridge
MVS Basic 5860 9/1600 tape
5861 9/6250 tape
5862 3480 tape cartridge
CUSTOMIZATION OPTION: Select the appropriate feature number(s) to
customize your order to specify the delivery options desired. These
features can be specified on the initial or MES orders.
Example: If publications are not desired for the initial
order, and for future updates, specify feature numbers 3470 to ship
media only, and 3480 to ship media updates only. In the future if
publication updates were required, order an MES to remove feature
number 3480, and the publications will ship with the next release for
the program.
INITIAL SHIPMENTS
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
3444 Serial Number Only (suppresses
shipment of media and documentation)
3470 Ship Media Only (suppresses initial
shipment of documentation)
3471 Ship Documentation Only (suppresses
initial shipment of media)
UPDATE SHIPMENTS
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
3480 Ship Media Updates Only (suppresses
update shipment of documentation)
3481 Ship Documentation Only (suppresses
update shipment of media)
3482 Suppress Updates (suppresses update
shipment of media and documentation)
DSLO LICENSE: To order a DSLO license, specify the program number
and feature number 9511 for a monthly license charge or feature
number 9510 for a one-time charge.
Ordering a DSLO feature will result in IBM maintaining a
record of this customer location as a DSLO user only. All material
for the DSLO license must be ordered by the basic licensee. If a
user selects DSLO, no other feature numbers are valid for this order
and no program materials or updates will be shipped.
UNLICENSED DOCUMENTATION: A memo to licensees, program directory and
one copy of the following publications are supplied automatically
with the basic machine-readable material.
o Licensed Programming Specifications (GC34-5070)
o General Information (GC34-5071)
o Programming Guide and Reference (SC34-5072)
o Validating and Translating an SGML Document (SC34-5074)
o Creating a Document Type Definition (SC34-5075)
o Creating an SGML Document for DCF Processing (SC34-5076)
Additional copies of unlicensed publications will be available
for a fee after product availability. These copies may be ordered
from your IBM marketing representative, through the System Library
Subscription Service (SLSS), or by direct order.
DISPLAYABLE SOFTCOPY PUBLICATIONS
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 publications are offered in displayable
softcopy form. All unlicensed manuals are included. The displayable
manuals are part of the basic machine-readable material. The files
are shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable
material.
The displayable manuals are also available on CD-ROM. To
order the displayable manuals on CD-ROM specify no-charge feature
number 7521. Additional copies of the CD-ROM (SK2T-6806) will be
available for a fee.
These displayable manuals can be used with the BookManager
READ licensed programs in any of the supported environments. Terms
and Conditions for use of the machine-readable files are shipped with
the files.
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between
releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be
distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this
software remains in effect. A separate publication order or
subscription is not needed.
SOURCE FILE PUBLICATIONS
IBM SGML Translator Release 3 manuals are offered in source file
form. All unlicensed manuals are included. The source files are
shipped on the same media type as the basic machine-readable
material.
These files can be used with the BookMaster Release 4 and DCF
Release 4 licensed programs to create unmodified print copies of the
manuals. The source files can also be used with the BookManager
BUILD licensed program to create unmodified displayable softcopy
manuals. Terms and conditions for use of the machine-readable files
are shipped with the files.
Subsequent updates (technical newsletters or revisions between
releases) to the publications shipped with the product will be
distributed to the user of record for as long as a license for this
software remains in effect. A separate publication order or
subscription is not needed.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
LICENSING: The program in this announcement is licensed under the
terms of the IBM Customer Agreement.
VARIABLE CHARGES APPLY: No.
INSTALLATION LICENSE OR LOCATION LICENSE APPLIES: No. A separate
license is required for each machine on which the licensed program
materials will be used.
EDUCATIONAL ALLOWANCE: A 15% educational allowance is applicable
toward eligible license charges and is available to qualifying
institutions in accordance with the Educational Allowance Attachment.
The educational allowance may not be added to any other
discount or allowance.
VOLUME DISCOUNT: Not applicable.
WARRANTED: Yes.
LICENSED PROGRAM MATERIALS AVAILABILITY: Restricted Materials -- No.
This licensed program will be available without source licensed
program materials. It will be available in object code.
TESTING PERIOD: Basic license -- Two months. DSLO -- Not
applicable.
PROGRAM SERVICES: Central Service, including a Support Center, will
be available until discontinued by IBM upon six months' written
notice. The program in this announcement is supported by the
Publishing Solutions Support Center. Access to this Support Center
will be provided through the IBM Support Center.
Central service, including the Publishing Solutions Support
Center for DSLO licenses will be provided only through the customer
location designated for the basic license.
PROGRAM CURRENCY: Program services previously announced for IBM SGML
Translator DCF Edition Version 1 Release 2 (MVS version) will be
available until April 30, 1993.
Program services previously announced for IBM SGML Translator
DCF Edition (VM version) remain in effect.
CHARGES
PROGRAM ONE-TIME CHARGE MONTHLY LICENSE CHARGE
NUMBER BASIC DSLO BASIC DSLO
5684-025 $22,700 $17,030 $870 $652
ONE-TIME CHARGE: Customers who pay a one-time charge for a licensed
program receive enhancements and future releases, if any, at no
additional charge. Significant new function may be offered as an
optional feature and charged for separately. If a replacement
program is announced and the customer elects to license the
replacement program for a one-time charge and replace the prior
program, an upgrade charge may apply.
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