ProvideX V8.20 > Language Reference > 1. Introduction

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Product Options

ProvideX can be configured for multiple uses (depending on the license and the

platform), but every installation begins with a Base System that includes:

· ProvideX. Language interpreter and application development environment.

· NOMADS. Toolset for developing GUI-based applications (MS Windows).

· COM Support, SSL Support, Report Writer, Views and other runtime modules.

The functionality of the base system can also be extended using a variety of

development and deployment tools -- called Add-Ons:

· WindX, JavX and Application Server. Multilateral solutions for displaying and

interacting with ProvideX applications running on a server.

· Local and Client/Server ODBC. Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) access to

ProvideX databases.

· XML Support. Implementation for parsing and serializing XML documents.

· MySQL Support. Direct interface for MySQL support.

· RPC. Remote Processing Capability for distributed processing of ProvideX.

· OCI. Interface for accessing ORACLE databases directly.

· Internet Toolkit. Utilities for developing e-mail/Web-enabled applications.

· Multiple Image Support. Extended support a variety of image file types.

· Smart Controls. Auto-load capability for list boxes/grids.

· Charting Control. Control object for creating advanced chart illustrations.

· Customizer. Customize panel information dynamically without changing source.

· Views. End-user "viewing" of application data for simplified extraction and reporting.

· OLE Server. Interface allowing external applications to access ProvideX objects directly.

· Web Server. Interface for producing ProvideX-coded websites that allow browser

access to ProvideX and ODBC data sources.

· Report Writer. Powerful interface for designing and generating reports.

Contact your ProvideX dealer/distributor or browse our website www.pvx.com for

current product information, documentation, and system availability.

Basic Concepts

This section covers the structural concepts used throughout this manual. Some of the

terminology discussed will be familiar to programmers with experience in other

Business Basic languages. However, ProvideX has several unique properties. Before

you attempt to program in ProvideX, take some time to understand the different

aspects of the language.

For product licensing and installation, refer to the ProvideX Installation and

Configuration Guide. For a comprehensive look at the ProvideX environment, it's

uses, and the details required to develop applications, refer to the ProvideX User's

Guide.