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From: louis@auvax.UUCP (Louis Schmittroth)
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Subject: Authoring Systems
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Date: Fri, 24-Jul-87 00:36:15 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 24 00:36:15 1987
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Keywords: JAM FORMAKER Windows for Data
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I am looking for an applications generator to be used to develope
computer-based instruction programs which must run on both MS/DOS and
UNIX.  Ideally this should be an authoring system which generates C
program modules which could also be used as a front end for a DBMS.  It
would be nice if an experienced (non-programmer) user could develope
CAI modules, but the system should allow a programmer to customize an
application.  One such system I have looked at briefly is JAM and
FORMAKER from JYACC.  They have ads in UNIX/WORLD, and I have their
demo disk for MS/DOS.  Is there anyone out there with experience using
JYACC's software?

The authoring system should really be a front end to generate C code
and call on a library of functions supplied with the package.  It
should have a screen builder and should generate a data dictionary, but
also flow control facilities.

I will also be evaluating Windows for C and Windows for Data from
Vermont Creative Software, and would appreciate hearing any comments
about this package or any others that you have used.
-- 

Louis Schmittroth		           My employer has no opinions.
Computer Science
Athabasca University   ...{ubc-vision, ihnp4}!alberta!auvax!louis