Tools for Progress :: Skin-Client

Java User Interface for Progress without coding Java

The Skin-Client is a tool which simply has two jobs - drawing a user interface and catching user events. This is very similar to the way a web browser works, but much more interactive.

A Progress backend will send short commands to the Skin-Client. The Skin-Client will render the screens and send back user events like mouse clicks. The communication is done using socket connect or via http/https.

Skin-Client concept

The Object Controller is the API to Progress and keeps the backend small. The presentation logic of the application feeds the Object Controller with information for the UI elements. It's possible to attach any existing application to the Object Controller and if you are using your own framework, you may find it astonishingly easy.

Feature Overview

Zero Footprint with Java capable web browser
Secure communication over https
OS indepedent
No Java knowledge needed
API for easy startup (Object Controller)
User expandable setup in XML
Very flexible deployment
Low network impact