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We are certain that you will find the Application Framework
demonstrated here a valuable asset when you are developing
PowerBuilder applications.

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Using the Sample Application

The application menu is organized in a manner to provide easy visibility
to the demonstrated features and functionality.

CLASSES
The Classes menu option provides examples of some of the 
Framework Library's inheritable window classes.  Each class has
a Feature/Description window to help you navigate through the
functionality provided.  Each class incorporates the standard
user objects and functions.

OBJECTS
The Objects menu option is designed to highlight some of the custom
objects and PowerBuilder extensions that are provided by the 
Application Framework Library.  Instructions for how to demo these
objects are given under the respective topic heading:

	Report Manager - The Report Manager is used to present a 
consistent front-end to your application's reports.  First, open
the report library file, PFREPORT.PBL.  From the drop down
listbox, select one of the reports.  This enables you to build a
one-size-fits-all report and centralize the selection criteria. 
The report manager also enables the user to run the report on 
an as-needed basis, preview the report, filter and sort the
report as desired, page through the report and even save the
report in another supported file format.

	Error Handler - The Error Handler provides a centralized
mechanism for managing and using error messages.  Select the menu
option Objects, Error Handler.  The list of available error 
messages is diplayed.  Doubleclick on one of the error messages.
The Error Information maintenance window appears.  The Error Handler
is actually delivered as a mini-application which you will attach
to your PowerBuilder toolbar.  When scripting error messages,
instead of typing MessageBox("Result", "MessageText", Exclamation!,
OKCancel!, 2) and hoping concurrent developers are consistent in
their message presentation, you can type f_errorhandler(errornum)!
This function displays the appropriate message box complete with 	
title, text, commandbutton set and icon and logs the error's
occurrence.

	Close the Error Handler's windows.  Let's make an error
happen and then go review the log.  Reopen the Error Handler list
window.  Select File, New From without select a row.  You should
receive an error message.  Select OK.  Close the list window. 
Select Objects, View Error Log.  Scroll to the bottom--you should
see the current date and time and the error you just made!