Abstract: A solution for managing a set of artifacts is provided in which modification data is captured while an artifact is modified and is stored. A proxy agent is generated for a framework agent that manages a set of modifications for an artifact. The proxy agent receives a modification message from, for example, a graphical user interface, captures modification data based on the modification message and forwards the modification message for processing by the framework agent. The captured modification data is serialized in an extensible markup language (XML)-based document for later processing. In one embodiment, the XML-based document comprises an Ant configuration file (script), which can be executed to recreate the modification(s) with or without generating a user interface.

Abstract: A solution for managing a program object that generates an enhanced user interface for displaying properties of the program object is provided. A set of properties for the program object are obtained from the program object and/or deployment data for the program object. A property object that corresponds to the program object is also obtained. The property object defines a set of user interface attributes for the program object. The user interface then is generated based on the set of properties and the property object. As a result, a user interface that includes one or more features that makes it more user-friendly for a user can be generated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a schema definition from a language-specific metamodel of a data structure written in a legacy computer language involves walking through the nodes of the metamodel, and creating corresponding schema element objects in a schema tree that is serialized to create the schema definition. The creation of the schema element objects follows rules, and permits the definition of nested data structures having conjunctive-type and disjunctive-type membership.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for discovering and selecting faults where more than one programming model is involved. The present invention enables selection of faults and the mappings necessary to handle exceptions across multiple code environments.

Abstract: Interface code is produced to use services of an enterprise information system. An application specific information schema is provided that defines the format and shape of application specific information usable in a business object schema defining the business object and the application specific information for the enterprise information system. An enterprise metadata discovery schema is also provided for anchoring the application specific information schema to complex type, element, attribute and the business object schema. The business object schema is generated using a metatdata editor. The interface code is produced using the business object schema.

Abstract: The present invention provides a component-based tool for converting a data source from a first format into a second format. Specifically, the present invention includes reusable importer and resource writer components. Each importer component is designed to import all or a portion of a data source of a particular first data type and convert this data source from the first data type into an intermediate data type. A resource writer component may then convert the data source in the intermediate data type into an application artifact in the specific second data format that corresponds to the resource writer. Furthermore, a framework may be included within which the appropriate importer and resource writer may be stored and/or chosen from a plurality of importers and resource writers for performing a required conversion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a schema definition from a language-specific metamodel of a data structure written in a legacy computer language involves walking through the nodes of the metamodel, and creating corresponding schema element objects in a schema tree that is serialized to create the schema definition. The creation of the schema element objects follows rules, and permits the definition of nested data structures having conjunctive-type and disjunctive-type membership.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a schema definition from a language-specific metamodel of a data structure written in a legacy computer language involves walking through the nodes of the metamodel, and creating corresponding schema element objects in a schema tree that is serialized to create the schema definition. The creation of the schema element objects follows rules, and permits the definition of nested data structures having conjunctive-type and disjunctive-type membership.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for discovering and selecting faults where more than one programming model is involved. The present invention enables selection of faults and the mappings necessary to handle exceptions across multiple code environments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to client-server, client-host, or server-server communications in a distributed computer network and, more particularly, to enhancing of resource adapters adapted to facilitate such communications. The present invention is directed to enhancing resource adapters that work with screens. Aspects of the invention, which may be incorporated into or communicate with existing resource adapters, provide a standard screen record for manipulating data on a screen image. The standard screen record provides support for instances where prior knowledge of the screen format or layout is known and for those instances where there is no knowledge of the screen format. Additionally, the standard screen record provides detailed data describing all attributes of a field and of the screen image itself. Additionally, the invention also provides easy access to the field attribute data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a component-based tool for converting a data source from a first format into a second format. Specifically, the present invention includes reusable importer and resource writer components. Each importer component is designed to import all or a portion of a data source of a particular first data type and convert this data source from the first data type into an intermediate data type. A resource writer component may then convert the data source in the intermediate data type into an application artifact in the specific second data format that corresponds to the resource writer. Furthermore, a framework may be included within which the appropriate importer and resource writer may be stored and/or chosen from a plurality of importers and resource writers for performing a required conversion.

Abstract: Automated interface generation for computer programs operating in different environments is provided. An automated interface generation system, method, computer program product and article of manufacture is provided comprising an import utility and a runtime environment. The import utility imports a COBOL IMS transaction source file, parses the specified input and output message records, and generates an application programming interface. The application programming interface operates with the runtime environment to take the data values from the language of a different environment and translate them to a formatted IMS input message. This format is derived from the definition of the input message record in the COBOL IMS transaction source file. After the IMS transaction has executed, the resulting IMS output message is translated back to the data values of the language of the different environment, said values including the results of the transaction.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating a schema definition from a language-specific metamodel of a data structure written in a legacy computer language involves walking through the nodes of the metamodel, and creating corresponding schema element objects in a schema tree that is serialized to create the schema definition. The creation of the schema element objects follows rules, and permits the definition of nested data structures having conjunctive-type and disjunctive-type membership.

Abstract: Methods, systems and articles of manufacture comprising a computer usable medium having computer readable program code means therein are directed to a framework for representation and manipulation of record oriented data. Particularly, the framework of the present invention provides access from applications written in a computer programming language, preferably the Java language, to records created by an application written in another programming language by describing and correctly converting record data in such records. In a preferred embodiment, the framework is designed in and for the Java language, has a concrete class implementation written in Java capable of handling C language data types and provides the ability to access stored or sent records, created by an application written in the C language, from applications written in the Java language. The framework also provides a set of mechanisms to be used by record builder tools.

Abstract: Methods, systems and articles of manufacture comprising a computer usable medium having computer readable program code means therein are directed to a framework for representation and manipulation of record oriented data. Particularly, the framework of the present invention provides access from applications written in a computer programming language, preferably the Java language, to records created by an application written in another programming language by describing and correctly converting record data in such records. In a preferred embodiment, the framework is designed in and for the Java language, has a concrete class implementation written in Java capable of handling C language data types and provides the ability to access stored or sent records, created by an application written in the C language, from applications written in the Java language. The framework also provides a set of mechanisms to be used by record builder tools.

Abstract: An expanding earth anchor assembly is disclosed for attaching cable means or the like conveniently employed in supporting utility, communication, or other above ground structures. Jaws attached to an anchor rod are expandable outwardly by rotation of the rod from above the surface of the ground when the jaws are inserted to a proper depth and at an appropriate angle in the soil. An important aspect of the invention resides in protection of the anchor rod assembly located below ground level, inasmuch as anchor rods buried in the ground are ordinarily subject to an accelerated rate of electrolytic corrosion, which is avoided through practice of the invention.