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CASE Form and Report Generator Tools
Done byHessa AlSubaieAisha AlOmani
Outline Types of CASE Tools Definition of Form & Report Generators Purpose of Form & Report Generator Tools Advantages & Disadvantages Example of software Summary References
Types of CASE Tools
Diagramming tools Computer display and report generators Analysis tools Central repository Documentation generators Code generators
Definition Form & Report Generators: CASE tools that support
the creation of system forms and report in order to prototype how the systems will “look like and feel” to users.
Form and Report Generators are considered an Upper
CASE Tools: which are use primarily to support the project
identification and selection, project initiation and planning, analysis, and design phases of the SDLC.
Purpose of Form & Report Generators Two primary purposes:
The creation, modification, and testing of prototypes of computer display form and report.
The identifications of data items to display or collect for each form or report.
Advantages Vs. Disadvantages Advantages:
Provides new systems with less time. Improve the productivity of the systems development
process Improve quality of the system development process Improve work skills Improve management of the system development
process
Advantages Vs. Disadvantages Disadvantages:
High cost of purchasing High cost of training personnel Lack of methodology standards with the organizations Organizations see it as threat to job security Lack of confidence in system by organizations
User involvement Ease the system implementation. Users are more familiar with the system. Involved user required less training rather than un-
involved users. Positive impression of meeting their needs. As a system analyst; enable them to understand the
user requirements more efficiently.
Example of the Form & Report tool software DBxtra Software : Empowers non-technical users
to easily design reports without reliance on developers.
Version DBxtra 2005.0.4 Released: March 24, 2006 - Size 14 MB
Price ListComparingGenerators
generators.doc
Go To Software Tour …
http://www.dbxtra.com/help/movies/DBxtra%202005%20Tour.html
SummaryIn conclusion, Form and Report Generators: are considered to be an Upper CASE Tools CASE tools that support the creation of system forms
and report in order to prototype how the systems will “look like and feel” to users.
Their purpose are: The creation, modification, and testing of
prototypes of computer display form and report. The identifications of data items to display or
collect for each form or report.
References
Hoffer, jeffry and George, Joey and Valacich, Joseph. Modern system analysis and design , Prentice Hall, 2005
www.dbxtra.com
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