Abstract: Methods and systems consistent with the present invention periodically collect system activity information associated with a remote server and store the information into a parameter file. The parameter file is downloaded from the remote server to a managing server where information in the parameter file is used to update a database entry. In this manner, system activity information on each remote server is collected and available from a central resource, such as the managing server. When the managing server receives a performance request from a user node, information related to selections in the request are extracted from one or more database entries. This information is used and analyzed to dynamically create an output, which provides the status of the remote server. Typically, the output (preferably a graphical output file) is then transmitted to the user node.

Abstract: A method for modeling complex navigational logic that automatically controls the presentation of screen displays at the user interface of a client in a client/server environment utilizes a Navigation Analysis Vehicle “NAV”) (or module) and a Matrix Analysis Package (“MAP”). The MAP facilitates creation of navigation rules for linkage with the rest of the application. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the NAV communicates navigational instructions to a user interface for the display and take-down of screens, and also communicates with other processes such as editors and data manipulators. After the navigation rules are created, those rules are then applied to provide navigational logic for the user interface for the processing of the user interface screens. MAP creates the navigation rules in a user-friendly, C-like language and parses them into ANSI-standard C language for linkage with other processes that control the user interface.

Abstract: In a client/server environment, a rule-based system for the provision of complex navigational logic in an application comprises a Navigation Analysis Vehicle ("NAV") and a Matrix Analysis Package ("MAP"). The MAP facilitates creation of navigation rules for linkage with the rest of the application. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the NAV communicates navigational instructions to a user interface for the display and the take-down of screens and also communicates with other processes such as editors and data manipulators. After the navigation rules are created, those rules are then applied to provide navigational logic for the user interface for the processing the user interface screens. MAP creates the navigation rules in a user-friendly, C-like language and parses them into ANSI-standard C language for linkage with other processes that control the user interface.

Abstract: Apparatus to facilitate the handling of large rolls of paper stock or similar material consisting of two clamping fixtures adapted to be mounted on the tines of a forklift truck and a shaft that passes through the center of large rolls of paper stock or similar material and is also passed through the clamping fixtures, the apparatus facilitating handling of the rolls by the forklift truck. Each of the clamping fixtures includes a sleeve conforming to the profile of a fork tine, a clamping bracket affixed to the sleeve, and a bottom lock bolt for securing the sleeve to a fork tine at an adjustable position on the fork tine.