The original name of software from Computer Associates that converts legacy output from mainframes and minicomputers into a graphical-based format. Now part of their Advantage Integration Server suite, the technology provides the development environment and supports 3270, 5250 and VT220 terminals and ODBC-compliant databases. Development can be done by drag and drop or by scripting in OpalScript or VBScript. A Telnet connection to the mainframe is provided and maintains a connection to the desktop allowing the Web browser or a Windows client with the software to have access to the newly formatted data. See green screen.
From Green Screen to the Web
Advantage Integration Server (formerly Opal) transforms legacy applications (top) into graphics-based documents (bottom) that can be accessed via a Web browser or Windows client software. (Screen examples courtesy of Computer Associates International, Inc.)
From Green Screen to the Web
Advantage Integration Server (formerly Opal) transforms legacy applications (top) into graphics-based documents (bottom) that can be accessed via a Web browser or Windows client software. (Screen examples courtesy of Computer Associates International, Inc.)
 | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
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