The document discusses a web-based GUI solution called Presto that transforms existing green screens and RPG programs into accessible interfaces for users. It highlights features such as mobile access, SQL database integration, and custom transformations without requiring web development experience. The solution allows for enhanced functionality with minimal impact on existing systems.

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Web-based GUI for green screens
Pete Samways
pete.samways@proximity.co.uk

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Presto from BCD
•Web-based GUI for existing green screens and new RPG programs
•Delivers 5250 in any browser
•Add functionality
•Drop down lists
•Date pickers
•Images, etc.
•Extend applications
•Mobile access

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How it works

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The Presto Visual Editor
•Integrated Development Environment (IDE) installed on your PC
•Easy way to apply simple transformations
•No web development experience necessary
•Let’s take a look.

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Simple Transformations –example panel

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Using SQL –example panel

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More Transformations –example panel

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Custom JavaScript –example panel

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Summary
•All your green screens in a browser, instantly
•Fast and lightweight, minimal impact on your IBM i
•No extra PC software required for your users
•Transform, extend, mobilise
•SQL database access
•Custom HTML / JavaScript –anything is possible
•No RPG changes
•RPG OA –but only where you need it