Support for Files, Functions and Executables

The db-UIM/X Object Bind Editor and Object Editor have been upgraded to allow for the creation and binding of file, function, and executable objects. This gives the user the ability to leverage legacy or external code, executables, or flat files.

C++ Interpreter - The db-UIM/X interpreter has been upgraded to support C++. All areas of the builder where code can be entered will now accept C++ code as well. A new language command line option has been introduced to tell the interpreter what type of language to enforce. Users can choose full C++, ANSI C, or K&R C. Several of db-UIM/X's editors will automatically adjust their appearance based on the language mode. Editors which represent snippets of code will adjust according to the language mode. For example, the Method Editor will show a C++ method display when db-UIM/X is in C++ mode.

C++ Convenience Library - The headers for the Ux Convenience Library have been enhanced to provide C++ bindings for the Motif swidget hierarchy. The Code Generation Dialog will allow users to choose whether they wish C++ code generations to use the bindings or not.

Connections Editor - The Connections Editor allows the user to specify relationships between objects in a quick, graphical fashion. A slimmed down version of the Connections Editor is available in Novice mode.

Constraint Editor - The Constraint Editor is a graphical editor that makes it easy to specify form constraints. The editor is based on the Constraint Editor contrib which has shipped with db-UIM/X since version 2.5, but includes many improvements based on user feedback.

Novice Mode Enhancements - Novice mode for db-UIM/X 3.0 has been enhanced. Novice users now have access to the new Connections Editor and Constraint Editor. Also, for consistency with CPT 2.0's Novice mode, the Browser has been made available in Novice mode.

Usability Improvements - The CDE Certification Checklist has been used as a reference to enhance db-UIM/X's usability. A major menu reorganization has been performed to make everything easy to access and to find. A new icon bar has been introduced to several of the db-UIM/X interfaces. Also, a new edit operation, "Arrange", has been introduced to complement the existing "Align" functionality.

CDE Integration - The CDE integration that was introduced for db-UIM/X 2.8 on AIX 4.1.1 (the first OS to support CDE) has been made available on all OS that now support CDE.

Enhanced CORBA Support - db-UIM/X's support of CORBA has been upgraded to fall in line with the latest CORBA specification. However, users do have the choice of opting out of this upgrade. A new Builder Engine toggle has been introduced, which when set, forces db-UIM/X to use the previous CORBA support.

Non-Visual Objects - This new functionality will allow users to specify non-visual interfaces (e.g., a printer, a timer, etc.). Everything available to visual interfaces is still available, such as subclassing, methods, etc. The only difference in these objects is that no visuals will be associated with the interface.

db-UIM/X FAQ

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