The Big Product Picture Stephen W. Meeley Vice President Product Management

CharMode UI Windows UI Thin Client UI DataFlex OthersPervasiveIBM DB2ODBC Database API The Core of DataFlex Technology Data Dictionary Objects

DataFlex for Btrieve Visual DataFlex 6 DataFlex 3.1 Data Dictionary Objects DataFlex WebApp Server Crystal Reports for DataFlex DataFlex Language (Runtime) DataFlex Database API DataFlex DBMS Pervasive.SQL for DataFlex IBM DB2 Universal Database for DataFlex DataFlex Connectivity Kit for ODBC Others DataFlex Direct to Client/Server

Product Line Overview  DataFlex  Visual DataFlex  DataFlex WebApp Server  Crystal Reports for DataFlex  Pervasive.SQL for DataFlex  IBM DB2 Universal Database for DataFlex

Product Line Overview  Connectivity Kits  DataFlex Connectivity Kit for Pervasive.SQL  DataFlex Connectivity Kit for IBM DB2  DataFlex Connectivity Kit for ODBC  FlexOLE  DataFlex for Btrieve  DataFlex Debugger

DataFlex  Current release is DataFlex 3.1d  All supported platforms on a single CD  Available on our FTP site  If you don’t have 3.1c, you’ll need an updated registration code  Various bug fixes and fixes to the English keyboard driver for Console Mode  Added Linux and SCO 7 support to the UNIX line

DataFlex  Our next release is DataFlex 3.1e  Increase DataFlex maximum data file size from 2 Gig to 4 Gig  Move the Console Mode keyboard driver into a separate DLL to address International keyboard issues  Improvements in Linux  Various bug fixes

Visual DataFlex  We’ll save the best for last...

DataFlex WebApp Server  The most exciting example of OOP fulfilling it’s promise of encapsulation and reuse that I’ve seen to date.

Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex  A suite of three products that provide access to your DataFlex and Visual DataFlex application data.  Crystal Reports for DataFlex  Seagate Crystal Reports  The DataFlex Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports  TM Arnett will discuss and demonstrate on Wednesday morning.

Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex  For applications that store data in the DataFlex native DBMS.  A combination of Seagate Crystal Reports 7 and the DataFlex Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports.  May be used with any DataFlex application data, regardless of the DBMS used.  Standard and Professional versions.

Seagate Crystal Reports 7  For applications that store data in other DBMS formats supported by Crystal Reports.  May also be used in conjunction with 3rd party ODBC drivers that support the DataFlex native DBMS.  Standard and Professional versions.

DataFlex Connectivity Kit for Crystal Reports 7  For applications that store data in the DataFlex native DBMS.  Use with existing licenses of Seagate Crystal Reports 7.  If you use older versions of Crystal Reports, you should continue to use the DataFlex Driver for Crystal Reports 5 and 6.

Crystal Reports for DataFlex  Our goal is to continue to enhance our OEM relationship with Seagate Software. This will enable us to keep this product line growing and responsive to the needs of the DataFlex community.

Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex  Increase our participation in Seagate’s OEM programs and events.  Design the Connectivity Kit and bundled products in such a way that we can stay current with Seagate’s latest releases.  Increase our expertise and involvement with Seagate’s products to ensure that we are offering the best solutions to our developers and users.

Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex  Fast And Easy Report Creation  Complete Design Control for Perfect Reports  Interactive Analysis for In-Depth Investigation  Real World Reporting for Real World Results  All-Encompassing Database Support  Flexible Distribution  Advanced Web Reporting  Powerful Reporting for Application Developers

Pervasive.SQL for DataFlex  A low cost, high performance client/server solution for your LAN applications.  Pervasive.SQL is known for it’s ease of use and zero-DBA design.  The most “natural” fit between the DataFlex model and a client/server model.  Plays a big part in the growth we are experiencing.

IBM DB2 Universal Database for DataFlex  Released earlier this year.  Provides client/server solutions for both LAN and UNIX applications.  Expands the business opportunities for DataFlex developers.

The DataFlex Connectivity Kit for Pervasive.SQL  Connects applications to existing Btrieve or Pervasive.SQL servers.  Current release is revision 1.1  Revision 1.2 is included in the Client/Server Tool Kit supplied with Visual DataFlex 6.  Eddy Kleinjan will provide the details on the enhancements in revision 1.2 later this afternoon.

The DataFlex Connectivity Kit for IBM DB2  Connects applications to existing IBM DB2 Universal Database servers.  Current release is revision 1.0  Revision 1.0 is included in the Client/Server Tool Kit supplied with Visual DataFlex 6.  Marcia Ferreira will demonstrate on Tuesday afternoon.

The DataFlex Connectivity Kit for ODBC  Connects applications to any ODBC data source.  Allows developers to easily integrate their applications with a wide array of packaged and custom applications.  Current release is 1.1  John Kramel will demonstrate on Tuesday afternoon.

New Server Releases  Pervasive.SQL 2000  IBM DB2 Universal Database 6  As long as existing API remains unchanged, our Connectivity Kits will continue to function.  Future releases of the Connectivity Kits may take advantage of new API features.

FlexOLE  FlexOLE allows you to utilize ActiveX and OLE Automation Servers from within your Visual DataFlex applications. This allows you to provide extended application features and tightly integrate your application with other Windows applications.  Current Release is 1.52  Revision 1.53 is included in the Visual DataFlex 6 Professional Bundle.

DataFlex for Btrieve  Allows developers to convert legacy DataFlex applications to use Btrieve or Pervasive.SQL servers.  Current release is Revision 2.2  Includes DataFlex runtimes from revision 2.3b through 3.1c, DataFlex for Windows, and Visual DataFlex 4.

The DataFlex Debugger  The DataFlex Debugger provides source- level debugging for procedural and object- oriented character mode applications.  Earlier this year, we released the DataFlex Debugger 2.0 for DataFlex 3.1  This product is sold as an add-on to DataFlex 3.1 DOS development licenses.

Visual DataFlex 6  The very best product that we have brought to market in 20 years of providing open development solutions!

Visual DataFlex  The “First” Release  DataFlex for Windows 95 and NT  Data Dictionaries  Visual Development  Application Builder  It Really Works!!

Visual DataFlex  The “Integration” Release  IDE - Complete Integrated Development  Visual Data Dictionary Builder  WinQL Report Writer

Visual DataFlex  The “Ease of Use” Release  Better IDE  Better Database Builder  Better “Smarter” Compiler  Language Changes  Integrated Source Debugger  Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex

The Visual DataFlex 6 Message  Produce database applications faster with an Integrated Development Environment specifically tuned for database manipulation  Extend your application functionality through a mature and proven object- oriented 4GL

The Visual DataFlex 6 Message  Connect your application solutions to industry-leading database servers  Easily web-enable your applications with the DataFlex WebApp Server  Powerful DataFlex DBMS included for royalty-free application distribution

A powerful answer to a simple question...  Need to develop a database application?  Visual DataFlex 6 provides the right tools for creating database applications, fast!

So What’s New?  Integrated source-level debugging facilities help you track down and fix problems quickly and easily.  Provide world-class reports in your applications with Crystal Reports 7 for DataFlex - with nothing extra to buy!

So What’s New?  The business rules you define in Visual DataFlex can be used with the DataFlex WebApp Server for highly integrated Internet and LAN applications - with no code changes necessary.  Component Explorer and Program Explorer make navigating, editing and debugging your custom code a snap.

So What’s New?  Advanced Integrated Development Environment provide easy access to an extensive library of data aware controls.  Enhanced support for sub-classing and external classes provides the simplicity of drag and drop development for all your custom controls.

So What’s New?  Our latest, high-performance client/server tools supply everything you need for development, testing, and support - in the box!  Intelligent compilation logic detects even the most subtle compile-time errors, with better error notification and “jump to error” editing.

What’s In The Box?  New Box  Printed Documentation  Installation and Environment Guides  Quick Start  Developing Applications  New - Language Guide  Database Guide

What’s In The Box?  Visual DataFlex CD - or -  Visual DataFlex Professional Bundle CD - and -  Client/Server Tool Kit CD

Reality - Not Promises...  All components of Visual DataFlex 6 have been sent out to our production suppliers  We can reserve your orders now - just speak with Fern or Jerry  We will be shipping product as soon as all components are in-house.

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