Abstract: A system and method for facilitating the construction of computer programs. The system enables an administrator to define dialogs associated with commands from a computer programming language. Users construct computer programs by using the dialogs. In particular, an user invokes a dialog. Code corresponding to a command associated with the invoked dialog is then automatically generated. The code is in a form and has a syntax defined by the computer programming language. The code is inserted into the computer program being constructed. Computer programs can also be constructed using dialogs and objects. In particular, a plurality of objects each corresponding to a resource in a target environment are defined and instantiated from a plurality of object classes. At least one of the dialogs is associated with each of the objects. An operator selects one or more of the objects (representing the resources in a system), and invokes a dialog associated with the selected objects.

Abstract: A system and method for object representations of program and script components. A graphical user interface displays a plurality of program components in a plurality of rows in a scrollable table. Each scrollable table comprises a first column that contains iconic representations of the program components and a second column that contains generated program code for the program components. An operator edits the program by manipulating the icons, editing invocation of dialogs or editing the generated program code directly.

Abstract: A system and method for object oriented central maintenance. Program code for a plurality of program components is generated based on operator interaction with dialog definitions. Central maintenance is performed by changing the definitions of at least one of the dialog definitions that form at least part of a program component in the program. Program code for each program component that is based on the changed dialog definition is regenerated and replaces the previously generated program code.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for facilitating the construction of computer programs. The system enables an administrator to define dialogs associated with commands from a computer programming language. Users construct computer programs by using the dialogs. In particular, an user invokes a dialog. Code corresponding to a command associated with the invoked dialog is then automatically generated. The code is in a form and has a syntax defined by the computer programming language. The code is inserted into the computer program being constructed. Computer programs can also be constructed using dialogs and objects. In particular, a plurality of objects each corresponding to a resource in a target environment are defined and instantiated from a plurality of object classes. At least one of the dialogs is associated with each of the objects. An operator selects one or more of the objects (representing the resources in a system), and invokes a dialog associated with the selected objects.