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25 Feb 1997 Software Announcement The Object REXX programming language is:
The offering consists of two editions:
For ordering, contact:
Initially created as a procedural interpreter, the ease of use, clearly structured concept, and rich set of powerful commands and functions of REXX have led to its high recognition and broad acceptance on IBM and non-IBM platforms. Object REXX is an object-oriented scripting language based on REXX that fully supports object-oriented concepts, such as inheritance, polymorphism, and encapsulation. As a hybrid language, Object REXX supports procedural and object-oriented programming. It has a natural syntax, free format, and minimal punctuation. Because it is an interpreter, Object REXX programs run immediately without compilation or linkage. Object REXX provides open interfaces to many system functions and to other applications, such as DB2 (R) for relational databases, TCP/IP sockets for communications, and C for programming. IBM offers Object REXX for Windows (R) in two editions for Windows NT and Windows 95, Interpreter Edition and Development Edition. The IBM Object REXX Development Edition includes the Interpreter Edition and provides a graphical dialog editor and a programmer's workbench with debug features.
All Windows NT and Windows 95 users
A PC running Windows NT or Windows 95 Planned Availability Date February 28, 1997, Interpreter Edition May 30, 1997, Development Edition ------------------------------ This announcement is provided for your information only. For additional information, contact your IBM representative or call 800-IBM-4YOU. Object REXX is a versatile, free-format language. Its simplicity makes it a good first language for beginners, and for experienced programmers, Object REXX offers powerful functions and the ability to issue commands to multiple environments. Object REXX is designed for object-oriented programming, but it also allows for conventional programming using Object REXX's procedural instructions. Programs written in Object REXX are easy to read and to write; its instructions use common English words. Programs written in Object REXX run without further compile or transform steps. Object REXX can be used to write more powerful and better structured command files for Windows, because it has a lot of system interfaces. It also has many programming interfaces to existing applications, such as DB2 or C. Object REXX has sophisticated, structured, programming constructs: SELECT and DO loops, IF-THEN-ELSE branching, and subroutine calls. It provides superior array handling, high-precision arithmetic functions, and many built-in functions. Because variable or constant names can be up to 250 bytes long, you can use meaningful names rather than abbreviations. You can also run changes and test them immediately. Object REXX supports:
The inheritance concepts of Object REXX support metaclasses and mix-in classes. In addition to defining object methods, class methods can also be defined. Object REXX allows for the definition of static and dynamic methods, which makes it highly flexible even at run time. Object REXX is suitable for novice programmers, especially in object-oriented programming, since no time is lost struggling with the programming environment, compile steps, type steps, type definitions, or a complex syntax. It is also suitable for professional developers because of the many programming interfaces to other Windows applications. Programmers can use Object REXX to prototype object-oriented designs easily and quickly. Typical tasks for Object REXX range from small automation steps to full-blown applications.
The Interpreter Edition contains a full language instruction set that enables you to code small and medium applications.
Comprising the Interpreter Edition, the Development Edition provides more function especially suited for program developers. The Development Edition has a graphical dialog editor and a dialog class library. Its graphical workbench with debug features helps developers to write, manage, and maintain their programs. These functions are designed to develop large and complex applications. A built-in tokenizer can transform the readable script into unreadable code for delivery. This allows a developer to write applications and distribute code that a user cannot read and change. Also, the interpreter can run this tokenized code faster. A REXX application programming interface (API) is provided to develop external function libraries written in C. Because of its high flexibility and its interface to the C programming language, Object REXX can be included in applications developed mainly in C or C++ for parts that are easier to implement with Object REXX or that are configurable by the user. IBM Object REXX for Windows NT and Windows 95 is IBM's REXX solution in the Windows environment for the established REXX programmer community, which has been growing over the last 15 years. By providing IBM Object REXX for Windows NT and Windows 95, IBM protects the investment of our REXX customers in the form of millions of lines of REXX program code. IBM Object REXX for Windows NT and Windows 95 enables REXX programmers to port their REXX programs to the Windows NT and Windows 95 environment in an easy and effective way. IBM Object REXX for Windows NT and Windows 95 is the ideal language for program developers to learn object-oriented programming. Trademarks DB2 is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both.
The following printed publications are available from IBM Mechanicsburg. To order, call 800-IBM-CALL (426-2255).
Form
Title Pages Number Availability
Object REXX
Programming Guide 170 SH12-6222 02/28/97
Object REXX
Reference Manual 500 SH12-6223 02/28/97
Object REXX OO
Dialog Method 150 SH12-6224 05/30/97
Softcopy Publications The following table lists the softcopy publications that are included in the program packages:
Development Interpreter
Title Edition Edition
Object REXX
Programming Guide X X
Object REXX
Reference Manual X X
Object REXX OO
Dialog Method X
These softcopy publications are available as displayable .INF files and in printable PostScript format as part of the basic machine-readable material. Note: The program packages do not include program documentation in hardcopy. Specified Operating Environment Hardware Requirements: Object REXX Development Edition
Object REXX Interpreter Edition
Software Requirements: One of the following:
Packaging: Each program package includes the following material: Development Edition
Interpreter Edition
Note: The program packages do not include program documentation in hardcopy.
User management is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of security features, administrative procedures, and appropriate controls in application systems and communication facilities. Some changes have been made to the terminology used for IBM software. These changes do not affect terms and conditions, charges, or ordering processes. Key elements are:
The following highlights the key changes:
Previous Terminology New Terminology
Program Package Program Package
Additional License Use Authorization for the
right to copy and use the
program, (for example,
a PoE for "1 Server Install")
Use Based Feature Use Authorization for Users
or Resources, (for example,
a PoE for "5 Concurrent
Users" or "10 Connected
Ports")
Distributed Feature Use Authorization for
Optional or Selectable
Portions of a Program,
(for example, a PoE for
"5 Client Installs")
Orders for new licenses will be accepted now. Shipments will begin on the planned availability date. To order these programs for order type, specify the order type number, feature number, part number, program name, media, and quantity. Program Package: Program supply (diskettes, CDs, and electronic programs), documentation, and PoE.
Feature Part
Description Number Number Medium
Order Number 5801-AAR
IBM Object REXX for
Windows NT and
Windows 95
Development Edition 1568 10J9368 CD-ROM
Interpreter Edition 1569 10J9392 CD-ROM
Note: The program packages do not include program documentation in hardcopy. Use Authorization for the right to copy and use the Program -- Non-Software Advantage Authorization to copy and use the Program Package supply
Feature Part
Description Number Number
Order Number 5802-AAR
IBM Object REXX for
Windows NT and
Windows 95
Use Authorization --
Development Edition 1886 10J9372
Use Authorization --
Interpreter Edition 1887 10J9396
Use Authorization for the right to copy and use the Program -- Software Advantage Authorization to copy and use the program package supply and documentation. PoE will be provided monthly as a report.
Part
Description Number
Order Number 5802-AAR
IBM Object REXX for
Windows NT and
Windows 95
Use Authorization -- Development Edition 10J9382
Use Authorization -- Interpreter Edition 10J9381
Software Advantage Media Packs
Part
Description Number
IBM Object REXX for
Windows NT and
Windows 95
Media Pack Development Edition 10J9374
Media Pack Interpreter Edition 10J9383
Licensing: IBM International Program License Agreement. PoEs are required for all authorized use. Limited Warranty: Yes Program Services: IBM provides program services for IBM Object REXX for Windows NT and Windows 95 via Internet only. IBM will prepare and collect in downloadable files program fixes, updates, modifications, and enhancements. From time to time these downloadable files will be made available for download from the Internet. Current licensees can download these files at no charge from: http://service.software.ibm.com/dl/rexx/orexx-L
These program services will be available until December 31, 1999. To submit a problem report, customers must either:
Copy and Use on Home/Portable Computer: Yes Program Transfer: Yes Volume Orders: Software Advantage only Software Advantage Applies: Yes Upgrade Protection applies: No Entitled Upgrade for Current Upgrade Protection Licensees: No Variable Charges Apply: No Educational Allowance Available: Yes, to qualified education customers.
Program
Description Number OTC*
IBM Object REXX for
Windows NT and
Windows 95
Development Edition
Program Package 10J9368 $199
Use Authorization non-SWA 10J9372 189
Use Authorization SWA 10J9382 189
Media Pack 10J9374 5
Interpreter Edition
Program Package 10J9392 59
Use Authorization non-SWA 10J9396 49
Use Authorization SWA 10J9381 49
Media Pack 10J9383 5
* One-Time Charge
Use Authorization Charge for the Right to Copy and Use the Program: Customers who pay a Software Advantage OTC for use authorizations can copy and use machine-readable program materials and printed documentation previously acquired from IBM in a program package. One copy can be made for each use authorization ordered. To order, contact IBM North America Sales Call Center, your local IBM representative, or your IBM Business Partner (TM). IBM North America Sales Call Center, our national direct marketing organization, can also arrange to put your name on the mailing list for catalogs of IBM products.
Phone: 800-IBM-CALL
Fax: 800-2IBM-FAX
Internet: ibm_direct@vnet.ibm.com
Mail: IBM North America Call Sales Center
Dept. SE010
P.O. Box 16848
Atlanta, GA 30321-0848
Reference: SE010
To identify your local IBM Business Partner or IBM representative, call 800-IBM-4YOU. Note: Shipments will begin after the planned availability date. Trademarks Business Partner is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States or other countries or both. Note: the above is shown in the original announcement letter format. |