Introduction to Pathmaker

Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) Applications
Introduction to Pathmaker and Pathway
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Figure 1-3. Functions of an OLTP Application
Function 2.
End user enters transaction
data and presses function key
to signal the application to add
vehicle information.
Function 3.
Application accepts vehicle data,
validates data, and updates
the database.
Function 1.
Application displays
Vehicle Registration Screen.
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle ID
Horsepower
Inspection Date / /
Axles
Owner
F1-Add F3-Help
F2-Delete F4-List F16-Exit
Vehicle Registration
Vehicle ID 123
Horsepower 350
Inspection Date 12/29/93
Axles 2
Owner Boogle, Jane
F1-Add F3-Help
F2-Delete F4-List F16-Exit
Vehicle Added
Business Database
Vehicle
Owner
Vehicle ID
123
Horsepower
350
Name
Boogle, Jane
003
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Vehicle ID
123