Apex III & IV
Program Generator

01-04

Powerful, and easy to use software, the Apex Windows�-based Program Generator allows a user to visually create data collection screens, perform sophisticated math functions and create complex program flow. Designed as a rapid data collections applications development tool, the Apex Program Generator enables the developer to create mission critical business applications in a timely and productive manner.

Utilizing the extensive library of procedures, a user can create simple or complex batch applications for the Apex without the need to write a single line of program code.

Downloads:

 

  Specification Sheet

           PDF File

 

  Demonstration Program       

            Zip File (6,687KB)

 

  Updates - Version 1.0 to 2.0
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Easy to use screen creation tools and defined procedures make creating user prompts for data collection, data validation and bar code scanning manipulation effortless. The Apex Program Generator creates structured POWER BASIC� code that can be compiled and used as is, or can be further modified and enhanced using a simple text editor. After designing the application program flow, the developer will find by using the programs tools, procedure, on-line help screens and WYSIWYG environment, that the Apex Program Generator is easy to use for the design and creation of all popular data collection routines.

The Program Generator supports the development of new applications, along with the modification of existing applications. And, because programs are written in POWER BASIC� rather than script, they can be edited and enhanced as necessary. The Apex Program Generator allows for selection, and verification of bar code types, data types and data input method (scanned, keyed or both). Once compiled, the new application can be easily downloaded into the Apex Terminal. As a DOS based device, the Apex will allow the user to load multiple applications and call each app from a user-created "Main Menu". Users can create all types of application programs ranging from simple data collection to asset tracking to sophisticated inventory collection/tracking using the Apex Program Generator.

Features

  • Screen Formats

  • Text Labels (Defined by user)

  • Input Prompts (Defined by user)

  • Screen, Prompt and Label listing (Project Explorer)

  • Property Control Solution (All Objects)

Field Control Using Properties Window

  • Minimum/maximum length

  • Special characters allowed within the data

  • Auto enter at the end of the data

  • Data required or optional

  • Keyed or Scanned Data

  • Check data locations for =, (, > or <

  • Valid scan input - 14 symbologies can be decoded and checked

  • Alpha, numeric or alphanumeric data

  • Default value

  • Range Check

  • Input Masking

Data File and Variable Processing

  • File Name

  • Pointer Positioning

  • Copy Data

  • Compare Data / Process on Compare

 		Program Flow Procedures
  • Call Screen
  • Branch on Record or Process Result
  • Conditional Branching on Compare Data
  • Conditional Branching on Find Record
  • Run External Application
  • Change Input Prompt

Math & String Options

  • Mathematical Calculation
  • Variable Reset to Values
  • Values Assigned from Field or File
  • String Comparisons on Parsing

Data File Format and Procedures

  • Define multiple files
  • Fixed Length ASCII with carriage return
  • Define Field Names & Lengths
  • Find a Record
  • Append a Record
  • Update / Delete a Record
  • Date & Time Stamp