SimoVIEW
Screen Conversion Tool

Table of Contents

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	Introduction
	System Requirements
	Install & Verify Programs
	Verification Program
	Verification for BMS
	Environment and Directories
	SimoVIEW for BMS
	SimoVIEW for MFS
	The Configuration File
	The MFE Command Line Interface
	Tips and Techniques
	Importing HTML into Net Express
	Mainframe Express & Internet Explorer
	Problem Anticipation & Avoidance
	HTML Tags in the Data String
	Multiple Space Characters
	Asterisks, Hyphens or Equal Symbols
	One Literal Instead of Multiple Literals
	Data Convert, Multi-System Support
	The Browser "BACK" Function
	Reduce Programmatic Screen Paging
	Technical Overview
	The GUI Interface
	The Callable Interface
	The Command Line Interface
	Summary
	Software Agreement and Disclaimer
	Downloads and Links
	Current Server or Internet Access
	Internet Access Required
	Glossary of Terms
	Comments or Feedback
	Company Overview

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Introduction

SimoVIEW is provided to assist in the transformation or extending of a mainframe application to an Internet enabled application. One of the first steps in transforming an application that is running on a mainframe to an application that will run in an Internet enabled environment is the conversion of the mainframe screen presentation services from either Basic Mapping Support (BMS) for CICS or Message Format Services (MFS) for IMS to HTML.

Note: many of the items discussed in this document are based on the hardware and software technologies that were available when this document was created. This is a rapidly changing environment and functional improvements are expected.

There have been many different approaches to transforming, converting, re-engineering, or emulating both BMS or MFS functionality to run on non-mainframe platforms. Some technologies were available and provided minimum conversion of certain screen elements that could then be imported into a "Forms" processing program. Many of these approaches did not retain the screen positioning, field names or field attributes, it was the programmers task to complete the conversion. Another early effort at porting mainframe screens was called "screen scraping". This technique used the generated 3270 byte stream information to display an HTML page and had the following advantages.

1.	No conversion required.

2.	Could be done quickly.

It also had the following disadvantages.

1.	In most environments the screen conversions took place at execution time.

2.	Continued proliferation of mainframe methods into non-mainframe environments.

3.	Required the creation and access to the 3270 byte-stream members.

4.	Limited capacity for change.

What is needed is a simple capability that converts BMS or MFS screens to native HTML pages. SimoVIEW provides this capability while retaining the various data element names and positions on the HTML page. This approach provides a usable HTML page that is easily imported and used in a WEB application. This technology was originally intended to be used by SimoTime personnel to assist in the BMS to HTML conversion process. However, it was to our customer's advantage to retain this capabilities after the initial conversion effort. SimoVIEW was initially enhanced to meet this objective and is being continually enhanced base on new technologies and our customer's requirements.

We have made a significant effort to ensure the documents and software technologies are correct and accurate. We reserve the right to make changes without notice at any time. The function delivered in this version is based upon the enhancement requests from a specific group of users. The intent is to provide changes as the need arises and in a timeframe that is dependent upon the availability of resources.

System Requirements

The following is the minimum system requirements.

1.	Windows/2000, Windows/98 or Windows/NT

2.	64meg of memory

3.	2 gig disk space

4.	Mainframe Express with the MF/ASM Option

5.	A browser. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape Navigator 1.4

The following is a typical system configuration for running Mainframe Express with the Assembler Option and SimoVIEW

1.	Windows/2000

2.	128meg of memory

3.	10 gig disk drive

4.	Mainframe Express with the MF/ASM and CICS options

5.	Internet Explorer and/or Netscape Navigator

6.	Net Express

The SimoVIEW programs, this documentation, the Installation Verification Procedure (IVP) and examples are provided in a zipped file. Additional information about acquiring SimoVIEW may be obtained from http://www.simotime.com/evaltek2.htm.

Install & Verify Programs

SimoVIEW is currently delivered as a ZIPped file.

Create a directory on the C-drive called SimoLIBR.

C:\>md SimoLIBR

Make the SimoLIBR the current directory.

C:\>cd SimoLIBR

Unzip the SimoVIEW.ZIP file into the SimoVIEW directory.

C:\SimoLIBR> pkunzip SimoVIEW

Verification Program

To verify that SimoVIEW for BMS has been installed properly run the following command.

C:\SimoLIBR> IVP4BMS1

The preceding command is a batch file included with SimoVIEW.

Note: If SimoVIEW is not installed in the drive and directory specified (i.e. C:\SIMOLIBR) then the SET4BMS1.BAT must be modified to match the drive and directory where SimoVIEW is installed.

Verification for BMS

The following is the contents of the batch file (IVP4BMS1.cmd) provided as the IVP for the BMS conversion process.

@echo OFF
rem  * ************************************************************************
rem  *                 IVP4BMS1.cmd - a Windows Command File                  *
rem  *           This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies            *
rem  *              (C) Copyright 1987-2017 All Rights Reserved               *
rem  *                Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com                 *
rem  *                      e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                   *
rem  * ************************************************************************
     setlocal
     call SET4VIEW
     set JOBNAME=IVP4BMS1
     call SIMONOTE "************************************************************%JOBNAME%"
     call SIMONOTE "* Starting JobName %JOBNAME%, User is %USERNAME%"
rem  *
rem  * Prepare the Environment
rem  *
     call SIMONOTE "* %JOBNAME% This job must execute from an MFE Command Line."
rem  *
rem  * If necessary, create the work directory
rem  *
     IF EXIST %SYSUT2%\SYSWORK1.TXT GOTO :JUMP10
     MD %SYSUT2%
     call SIMONOTE "* %IVP4BMS1% Work file created by SIMOVIEW"
:JUMP10
rem  *
rem  * If necessary, erase previously created work file,
rem  * run SimoVIEW to read a BMS member and create an HTM member.
rem  *
rem  * Note the GEN parameter, this causes the generation of the HTM member,
rem  * if a sequence error occurs during this step then change GEN to ORG.
rem  * The sequence error is usually caused by the field definitions being
rem  * out of sequence by the line and column information.
rem  * The ORG parameter will cause a sort to be executed prior to creating
rem  * the HTML member.
rem  *
     if exist %SYSUT2%\STVWMLC1.MLC erase %SYSUT2%\STVWMLC1.MLC
     run SIMOVIEW BMS HTML GEN %SYSUT1%\CUSUPD1.BMS %SYSUT1%\HTML\CUSUPD1.HTM %SYSCNTL%
     goto :EojAok
rem  *
rem  ******************************************************************************
:EojAok
     call SIMONOTE "* Finished JobName %JOBNAME% "
rem  *
:END
pause

Environment and Directories

The following is the batch file (SET4BMS1.cmd) that sets the environment variables used by the various steps in the screen conversion process.

@echo OFF
rem  * ************************************************************************
rem  *                 SET4BMS1.cmd - a Windows Command File                  *
rem  *           This program is provided by SimoTime Technologies            *
rem  *              (C) Copyright 1987-2016 All Rights Reserved               *
rem  *                Web Site URL:   http://www.simotime.com                 *
rem  *                      e-mail:   helpdesk@simotime.com                   *
rem  * ************************************************************************
rem  *
rem  * Set the variables used by SimoVIEW for input and output
rem  *
     echo * SET4BMS1 - is starting...
     set SYSUT1=C:\SIMOLIBR
     set SYSUT2=C:\SIMOLIBR\DataWrk1
rem  *
rem  * Set the locations for the LOG and CONFIG files.
rem  *
     set SYSLOG1=C:\SIMOLIBR\LOGS\SimoTIME.LOG
     set SYSCNTL=C:\SIMOLIBR\CFG4BMS1.CFG
rem  *
rem  * Set the variables used by the MF/ASM Option.
rem  *
     set SYSPUNCH=%SYSUT2%;
     set SYSMPC=%SYSUT1%
     set SYSLIB=.;
     set MAC370=.;
rem  *
rem  * Set the variables used by Mainframe Express
rem  *
     set cobpath=.;
     echo * SET4BMS1 - is complete...

SimoVIEW for BMS

SimoVIEW for BMS provides for the quick conversion of BMS screens to HTML pages and provides the following capabilities.

1.	Support for the standard 24x80 character screens maintaining the original field locations on the screen.

2.	Support for the 3270, model 5 screens maintaining the original field locations on the screen.

3.	Support for multiple maps within a map set.

4.	Support for remapping function keys to submit buttons.

5.	Support for JAVA Scripting to do functions such as cursor positioning.

6.	Support for externally defining the foreground and background colors.

7.	Support for externally defining font types and size.

8.	Support for externally defining header and footer information for a screen. This is useful for adding a company logo or other information to the top or bottom of a screen.

9.	Support for embedded 370 assembler statements.

10.	Support for filtering HTML tags from mainframe screen text.

SimoVIEW for BMS is supported for Windows/NT and requires Mainframe Express (MFE) with the MF/ASM option by Micro Focus.

To simplify the description of the conversion process it will be assumed that SimoVIEW is installed in a directory called:

C:\SimoLIBR>

and the BMS source members are downloaded from the mainframe into a directory called:

C:\SimoLIBR>\BMS

The BMS to HTML conversion is a single job that has three required steps and one optional step after the BMS source members are downloaded to the PC.

1.	Run the STVWBMS1 program to do the initial scan of the BMS member and create a new member (STVWMLC1.MLC).

2.	Run MF/ASM to expand the STVWMLC1.MLC member into a STVWGEN1.PCH.

3.	This step is optional. Sort the STVWGEN1.PCH file to ensure the proper sequencing by line and column.

4.	Run the STVWGEN2 program to generate the HTML code to the STVWGEN2.HTM file.

The above process may be executed from an MFE command line as a single task or logical unit of work. SimoVIEW includes an example of how to automate the process for multiple BMS members.

SimoVIEW for MFS

MFS to HTML is currently available as Beta technology. Continue to watch this space?

The Configuration File

Many of the functions provided by SimoVIEW may be configured. For example, font size and color or the page headers and footers may be defined as part of the conversion process.

Keyword

Parameter

Comment

/ALIGN

LITERAL
NUMERIC
ALPHA
ROWFRST
ROWLAST

LITERAL	LEFT	Left justify literals
	RIGHT	Right justify literals
	CENTER	Center the literals
NUMERIC

/TITLE

Title Text

This information will be displayed on the title bar. If not specified the default value is:
SimoTime, When technology complements business

/TOF

HTML Code

Top-of-Form, supports a maximum of ten statements. Each statement should include standard HTML code. The HTML code specified in the /TOF statements will be treated as header information and displayed at the top of the converted BMS-to-HTML member.

/BOF

HTML Code

Bottom-of-Form, SimoVIEW supports a maximum of ten statements. Each statement should include standard HTML code. The HTML code specified in the /BOF statements will be treated as footer information and displayed at the bottom of the converted BMS-to-HTML member.

/FTSIZE

The Font size, 14 is a reasonable choice for starters.

/FTUNIT

px = pixels, pt = points, pc = picas

/FTFACE

TERMINAL

Terminal or Courier New provide fixed fonts.
Times New Roman will work and provides a proportional font.

/BCOLOR

#0000FF

Background color, this example uses the hex value for Blue as the background color. This value may be #hex (#rrggbb) or text.

/FCOLOR

#0000000

Foreground color for default, this example uses the hex value for Black. This value may be #hex (#rrggbb) or text.

/OCOLOR

Blue

Override color for foreground color when a color was specified in the original screen definition. This value may be #hex (#rrggbb) or text.

/ROWSPC

0010

Defines the height for rows with spaces. Must be 4 digits in length

/COLWID

Determines width of individual columns that are allocated across the screen, works in conjunction with the TABWID and FTSIZE parameters.

/TABWID

0880

Determines width of screen, works in conjunction with the COLWID and FTSIZE parameters.

/FILLER

This is provided for documentation or debugging purposes. The character specified in the parameter field will be moved to the data fields that allow keyboard input.

/HEXSUB

If SimoVIEW encounters a non-ASCII character in the BMS data string it will be replaced with the specified value.

/DEBUG

NNNNNNNN

1	Y=Display BMS statements as they are read. N=Do not display BMS statements.
2	Y=Display interim 370 generated code. N=Do not display interim 370 generated code.
3	Y=Display interim info records. For internal use. N=Do not display interim info records.
4	Y=Display HTML code as it is generated. N=Do not display HTML code as it is generated.
5	Y=Display MAPSET and MAP names. N=Do not display MAPSET and MAP names.
6
7
8	Y=Display ruler on row zero. N=Row zero is treated as a row of spaces.

/NETEX1

NNNNNNNN

1	N=Do not remove comments from generated HTML code Y=Remove comments from generated HTML code.
2	Y=Generate a filename.PGX file for data attributes N=Do not generate a filename.PGX file.
3	Y=Write messages to the STVWMSG1.LOG file. N=Do not write messages to the STVWMSG1.LOG file.
4
5
6
7
8

/MSGLOG

Display messages to console

Log messages to STVWMSG! file.

Display and log message.

/SYSWORK

d:\directory

The fully qualified directory name for the work files used by SimoVIEW.

/MAPSET

SINGLE
MULTIPLE

SINGLE - process SYSIN as a MAPSET containing a single map.
MULTIPLE - process SYSIN as a MAPSET containing multiple MAPS. Create HTML using MAPSET_MAP.HTM as the SYSOUT name.

/END

Any statements after this statement will be treated as comments.

The MFE Command Line Interface

A Mainframe Express command line interface is provided for automating the BMS to HTML conversion process. This is especially useful for converting a large number of BMS screens. The format of the MFE command line interface is as follows.

run SimoVIEW input-type output-type function bms-member-name html-member-name configuration-file-name

The following table describes the command line parameters.

Parameter	Keyword-Format	Description
input-type	BMS or MFS	This parameter/keyword specifies the input type. This must be BMS or MFS.
output-type	HTML	This parameter/keyword specifies the output type. This must be HTML.
function	GENERATE or GEN	Perform the three required steps for the BMS to HTML conversion.
	ORGANIZE or ORG	Perform the three required steps for the BMS to HTML conversion. Include the optional sort step to ensure the proper sequencing of the Line/Column information.
	GEN1	Perform the first of the three required steps for the conversion. This function is provided as a debugging feature.
	ASM1	Perform the second of the three required steps for the conversion. This function is provided as a debugging feature.
	GEN2	Perform the third of the three required steps for the conversion. This function is provided as a debugging feature.
	ORG1	Perform the optional sort step for the conversion. This function is provided as a debugging feature.
bms-member-name	d:\dir\filename.BMS	The fully qualified member name of the BMS member to be used for input.
html-member-name	d:\dir\filename.HTM	The fully qualified member name for the HTML document to be created.
configuration-file-name	d:\dir\filename.CFG	The fully qualified member name for the configuration file.

A sample .CMD file is included with SimoVIEW.

@echo OFF
     if EXIST STVWMSG1 ERASE STVWMSG1
     set cobpath=.;c:\SIMOVIEW
     run SimoVIEW BMS HTML GEN d:\filename.BMS d:\filename.HTM d:\filename.CFG

Tips and Techniques

This section provides additional information not covered in other sections of this document. The primary focus is using SimoVIEW and the newly created HTML in specific environments.

Importing HTML into Net Express

The HTML code created by SimoVIEW is standard HTML with Java Script and may be used by or imported into a number of presentation technologies. Additional advantage may be obtained by importing the HTML Form into Net Express. Many BMS members contain additional information such as the COBOL PICTURE clause. By saving and using this information in the filename.PGX file the HTML Form may be easily imported into Net Express with sufficient information to quickly generate a CGI program . The filename.PGX file is created when the second flag in the "/NETEX1 YYNNNNNN" statement of the configuration file is set to "Y".

A special utility program is not included with SimoVIEW called MFFBUILD, this is available from Micro Focus. Net Express, version 3.0 requires a filename.MFF file in addition to the filename.HTM file in order to properly import the HTML Form into Net Express. MFFBUILD will use the filename.HTM and filename.PGX to create the filename.MFF for Net Express. The IVP4NTX1.BAT shows the syntax for using MFFBUILD.

@echo OFF
rem *
rem * Create an MFF file for Net Express.
rem * 
    echo *
    echo * This process must be executed from a Net Express Command Line
    echo *
    echo * Press CTRL and BREAK to CANCEL . . .
    pause
    RUNM MFFBUILD CUSINQ1_CUSINQ1_CHANGE.HTM CUSINQ1_CUSINQ1_ CHANGE.PGX

Note: MFFBUILD must run from a Net Express command line.

Mainframe Express & Internet Explorer

To create a link to Internet Explorer from the Customized Tool Bar of Mainframe Express do the following steps.

1.	Select Options from the Mainframe Express Tool Bar.

2.	Select Customize IDE? from the pull-down menu.

3.	Select the Tools Tab from the Customize IDE window.

4.	Select the New Tool? button.

5.	Type or Enter Menu Text, use SimoVIEW or a name of your choice.

6.	Type the following into the Program box. "C:\Program Files\PLUS!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE"

7.	The preceding command will need to be modified based on the browser that will be used by the client.

8.	Type the following into the Starting dir box. c:/SimoVIEW

9.	Type the following into the Command line box. file:///c:/SimoVIEW\CUSINQ1_CUSINQ1_CHANGE.HTM

10.	Click on the Apply button

11.	Click on the OK button

12.	Select the Tools item from the Mainframe Express Tool Bar.

13.	Select the newly added SimoVIEW item.

Internet Explorer should start, simply select an HTML member to display.

Problem Anticipation & Avoidance

This section will identify items that may want to be changed during the primary conversion effort.

HTML Tags in the Data String

If the HTML code created by SimoVIEW will be incorporated and dynamically modified with data from within a Java or C++ program then care must be taken to remove or properly handle HTML tag characters.

Multiple Space Characters

Special considerations needs to be given when literals have multiple, embedded spaces. HTML will reduce the multiple spaces to a single space and this could cause some shifting of the text within the literal to the left of the screen.

Asterisks, Hyphens or Equal Symbols

A technique that was sometimes used with mainframe screens displayed a row of asterisks, hyphens or equal signs to separate different areas on a screen. Depending on the font size and type selected for the HTML member this technique may result in this row of asterisks, hyphens or equal signs being too narrow or too wide. A possible resolution may be to select a different font size or type but this may not be acceptable. Another option may be to center this row. A better alternative may be to replace these separator rows with the HTML Horizontal Rule. SimoVIEW does not provide a capability to automate this process.

One Literal Instead of Multiple Literals

Mainframe screens use a fixed font of a predetermined size. HTML can be a proportional font of various font sizes. This presents a problem when trying to align multiple rows and columns with a heading row of a single literal. A possible resolution to this problem is to code the single literal as multiple literals that are aligned over the columns. This could be done within the BMS member before creating the HTML or it could be done in the HTML member.

Data Convert, Multi-System Support

Mainframe work in EBCDIC mode and browsers work in ASCII mode. The HTML created by SimoVIEW is ASCII/Text . If the data that is merged with the HTML member is received from a mainframe it may need to be converted between EBCDIC and ASCII.

The Browser "BACK" Function

In the mainframe and fixed-function terminal environment the paging between the screens is managed by the program running on the mainframe. If the mainframe program is sensitive and/or dependent to sending a screen and expecting only to see the results of the last screen sent then controls will need to be implemented to handle this condition. Most browser technologies allow a user to move back and forward between HTML documents without the knowledge of the host or mainframe system.

Reduce Programmatic Screen Paging

The mainframe, fixed-function terminals were usually limited to a 24 rows by 80 columns of information using a fixed font and predetermined font size. When one screen could not contain all the information a user requested a second screen was created. This also required the online program to manage the paging between screens. With the Web interface it is possible to create and download a single HTML documents consisting of many rows and columns (the limiting factor is usually the time it takes to download to the browser machine). The paging becomes scrolling within the document and is handled entirely by the browser. This can significantly reduce and possible eliminate the need to manage paging within an application program.

Technical Overview

The following figure shows the process flow.

SIMOVIEW

Start the Process

BMS Member
ASCII/Text

STVWBMS1

SYSWORK1
ASCII/Text

Prepare the BMS input

SYSWORK1
ASCII/Text

SYSWORK1
ASCII/Text

MM370ASM

SYSPUNCH
ASCII/Text

Expand Macro code

SYSPUNCH
ASCII/Text

SORT
Optional

SYSPUNCH
ASCII/Text

Optional Sorting by field

SYSPUNCH
ASCII/Text

STVWHTM2

filename.htm
html

Create HTML

EOJ

End of Job

Figure 1, SimoVIEW Process Flow

Let's take a closer look at each of the items in the preceding figure.

1.	SimoVIEW is the mainline program. Refer to the IVP4BMS1.BAT file as an example for starting the process with the appropriate parameters.

2.	is divided into two sections. Step 2a is the process for using BMS as input, Step 2b is the process for using MFS as input.

3.	uses the MF/ASM technology to parse the input and create an interim work file as the output of this step. The output file is the same format regardless of the input.

4.	is optional. In a small percentage of BMS or MFS members the field definitions are out of sequence. Prior to creating an HTML form this field definitions must be in sequence.

5.	actually creates the HTM member.

The following sections describe the steps of the generation process in more detail.

The GUI Interface

Not currently supported, reserved for future use. SimoXGUI, this is the GUI interface. A window will be displayed to prompt for the required parameters.

The Callable Interface

Not currently supported, reserved for future use. SimoXAPI, this is the callable interface.

The Command Line Interface

The command line interface provides a methodology for creating batch files that will read numerous BMS files and create corresponding HTML members. Refer to The MFE Command Line Interface for more information.

Summary

SimoVIEW is provided to assist in the transformation or extending of a mainframe application to an Internet enabled application. This document may be used as a tutorial for new programmers or as a quick reference for experienced programmers.

In the world of programming there are many ways to solve a problem. This documentation and software were developed and tested on systems that are configured for a SIMOTIME environment based on the hardware, operating systems, user requirements and security requirements. Therefore, adjustments may be needed to execute the jobs and programs when transferred to a system of a different architecture or configuration.

SIMOTIME Services has experience in moving or sharing data or application processing across a variety of systems. For additional information about SIMOTIME Services or Technologies please contact us using the information in the Contact, Comment or Feedback section of this document.

Software Agreement and Disclaimer

Permission to use, copy, modify and distribute this software, documentation or training material for any purpose requires a fee to be paid to SimoTime Technologies. Once the fee is received by SimoTime the latest version of the software, documentation or training material will be delivered and a license will be granted for use within an enterprise, provided the SimoTime copyright notice appear on all copies of the software. The SimoTime name or Logo may not be used in any advertising or publicity pertaining to the use of the software without the written permission of SimoTime Technologies.

SimoTime Technologies makes no warranty or representations about the suitability of the software, documentation or learning material for any purpose. It is provided "AS IS" without any expressed or implied warranty, including the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement. SimoTime Technologies shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages resulting from the loss of use, data or projects, whether in an action of contract or tort, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of this software, documentation or training material.

Downloads and Links

This section includes links to documents with additional information that are beyond the scope and purpose of this document. The first group of documents may be available from a local system or via an internet connection, the second group of documents will require an internet connection.

Note: A SimoTime License is required for the items to be made available on a local system or server.

Current Server or Internet Access

The following links may be to the current server or to the Internet.

Note: The latest versions of the SimoTime Documents and Program Suites are available on the Internet and may be accessed using the icon. If a user has a SimoTime Enterprise License the Documents and Program Suites may be available on a local server and accessed using the icon.

Explore An Enterprise System Model that describes and demonstrates how Applications that were running on a Mainframe System and non-relational data that was located on the Mainframe System were copied and deployed in a Microsoft Windows environment with Micro Focus Enterprise Server.

Explore the COBOL Connection for more examples of COBOL programming techniques and sample code.

Explore an Extended List of Software Technologies that are available for review and evaluation. The software technologies (or Z-Packs) provide individual programming examples, documentation and test data files in a single package. The Z-Packs are usually in zip format to reduce the amount of time to download.

Explore The ASCII and EBCDIC Translation Tables. These tables are provided for individuals that need to better understand the bit structures and differences of the encoding formats.

Explore The File Status Return Codes to interpret the results of accessing VSAM data sets and/or QSAM files.

Internet Access Required

The following links will require an internet connection.

A good place to start is The SimoTime Home Page for access to white papers, program examples and product information. This link requires an Internet Connection

Explore The Micro Focus Web Site for more information about products (including Micro Focus COBOL) and services available from Micro Focus. This link requires an Internet Connection.

Glossary of Terms

Explore the Glossary of Terms for a list of terms and definitions used in this suite of documents and white papers.

Comments or Feedback

This document was created and is maintained by SimoTime Technologies. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or feedback please use the following contact information.

1.	Send an e-mail to our helpdesk.

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We appreciate hearing from you.

Company Overview

SimoTime Technologies was founded in 1987 and is a privately owned company. We specialize in the creation and deployment of business applications using new or existing technologies and services. We have a team of individuals that understand the broad range of technologies being used in today's environments. Our customers include small businesses using Internet technologies to corporations using very large mainframe systems.

Quite often, to reach larger markets or provide a higher level of service to existing customers it requires the newer Internet technologies to work in a complementary manner with existing corporate mainframe systems. We specialize in preparing applications and the associated data that are currently residing on a single platform to be distributed across a variety of platforms.

Preparing the application programs will require the transfer of source members that will be compiled and deployed on the target platform. The data will need to be transferred between the systems and may need to be converted and validated at various stages within the process. SimoTime has the technology, services and experience to assist in the application and data management tasks involved with doing business in a multi-system environment.

Whether you want to use the Internet to expand into new market segments or as a delivery vehicle for existing business functions simply give us a call or check the web site at http://www.simotime.com

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