Multi-tier view project window
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1. A computer-implemented method of developing computer programs, comprising the steps of:
- retrieving an application file from a data storage device connected to a computer; and
displaying a visual representation of the application file in a project window on a monitor connected to the computer, wherein the visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a project and its components stored in the application file, and wherein the components comprise a project name, a tier-2 application, a tier-3 stored procedure and a tier-3 user-defined function.
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Abstract
A method, apparatus, and article of manufacture for providing a programming development environment that supports the development of Internet and Intranet applications. More specifically, a visual representation of an application file is displayed in a project window on a monitor connected to a computer. The visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a project and its components stored in the application file.
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1. A computer-implemented method of developing computer programs, comprising the steps of:
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retrieving an application file from a data storage device connected to a computer; and displaying a visual representation of the application file in a project window on a monitor connected to the computer, wherein the visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a project and its components stored in the application file, and wherein the components comprise a project name, a tier-2 application, a tier-3 stored procedure and a tier-3 user-defined function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for developing computer programs, comprising:
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(a) a computer having a monitor and a data storage device connected thereto; (b) one or more computer programs, performed by the computer, for retrieving an application file from the data storage device connected to a computer; and (c) one or more computer programs, performed by the computer, for displaying a visual representation of the application file in a project window on the monitor connected to the computer, wherein the visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a project and its components stored in the application file, and wherein the components comprise a project name, a tier-2 application, a tier-3 stored procedure and a tier-3 user-defined function. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An article of manufacture comprising a program storage medium readable by a computer and embodying one or more instructions executable by the computer to perform method steps for developing computer programs, the method comprising the steps of:
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retrieving an application file from a data storage device connected to a computer; and displaying a visual representation of the application file in a project window on a monitor connected to the computer, wherein the visual representation comprises a hierarchical view of a project and its components stored in the application file, and wherein the components comprise a project name, a tier-2 application, a tier-3 stored procedure and a tier-3 user-defined function. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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