IBM System/34 - Non-programmers Use of The Computer

Non-programmers Use of The Computer

The non-programmer could create a short sequence of file and input specifications and store them as a source member. A component called Data File Utility could then be used to generate on-screen displays for creating and edit files and print reports. It was not quite the equal of say, Access 2007, but in twenty minutes a file and a report could be designed Alternatively, define the data files and have the system generate a simple report program, using the Create Auto Report command.

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