Introduction to Pathmaker

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The following chart explains the purpose of each Pathmaker Release 3 manual and its
intended audience:
Pathmaker Manual Purpose Audience
Introduction to Pathmaker Provides a comprehensive
introduction to the Pathmaker
product. This manual explains how
an application created with the
Pathmaker product looks and
behaves, defines basic Pathmaker
terminology, and suggests several
general approaches for successfully
using the product. In addition, basic
information about Pathway and
online transaction processing
(OLTP) is included. The
information in this manual provides
the foundation needed to effectively
use the other manuals in the
Pathmaker manual set.
Anyone who needs an
overview of the product,
including all individuals
involved in a Pathmaker
application development
effort.
Pathmaker Programming
Guide
Provides a comprehensive task-
oriented guide for the effective use
of the Pathmaker product. This
manual explains, in detail, how to
use the Pathmaker full screen
interface, how to design, develop,
and maintain a Pathmaker
application, and how to prepare for
and manage a Pathmaker
application development effort.
Individuals who are directly
involved in a Pathmaker
application development
effort.
Pathmaker Reference
Manual
Provides detailed descriptions of all
Pathmaker screens, Pathmaker
utilities, the Pathmaker Application
Definition Language (PMADL), and
the macro language. Pathmaker
screen descriptions are arranged
alphabetically by screen title and
include details about screen fields
and function keys. Descriptions of
Pathmaker utilities, PMADL, and
the macro language include syntax
diagrams and usage information.
Pathmaker users who need
detailed information about
Pathmaker screens,
Pathmaker utilities, PMADL,
or the macro language.
Pathmaker Messages
Manual
Provides an alphabetical list of the
Pathmaker messages, explaining
the cause of the message, the
effect of the error, and suggestions
for recovery.
Pathmaker users who need
assistance in understanding
a Pathmaker message.