Introduction to Pathmaker

Types of Pathmaker Applications
Pathmaker Applications
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Types of Pathmaker
Applications
There are two types of applications that can be produced with the Pathmaker product:
Database (DB) requester applications (sometimes referred to as simple
applications because they are simple to create)
Custom applications
Although Pathmaker applications used in production are often combinations of these
two types, this manual and the other manuals in the Pathmaker Release 3 library
address DB requester applications and custom applications as separate entities. This
approach is meant to make learning how to use the Pathmaker product easier.
DB Requester Applications DB requester applications are data management applications that must be developed
quickly but are not usually used for high volume OLTP applications that are critical to
the operation of the business. These applications can be used to add, maintain, or
retrieve information from one or more related tables in a database. DB requester
applications cannot perform calculations or data manipulations or, more importantly,
perform complex integrity checks on the database. A DB requester application can be
created so quickly that it is even practical to use for an application that will be used
only once.
Typical uses for DB requester applications include:
Entering test data into a database
Listing information from the database
Maintaining infrequently updated production files
Creating a working prototype of a custom application
Note A prototype is a simplified working model on which a custom application will be based. A prototype is not
intended for use in production.