Entrypoint is a complete application
development package for creating high-performance data entry applications
in the Windows operating environment. Entrypoint 3.0 is built around an advanced, scalable, client-server architecture, and uses ODBC to interface with SQL databases for data storage.
Entrypoint interfaces with standard communications
products and commercial networks.
Features
Powerful security options: 128-bit encryption and the tools to allow or prevent access to different parts of the system for different users.
Comprehensive field checking: A full suite of field and form validation checks.
Remote data entry: Entrypoint can be installed on a LAN or WAN, and configured for remote data entry.
Batch compare utility: This tool compares two batches created from the same application and generates a report of the differences between the batches, detailing any discrepancies in data entry fields.
Data export: Entrypoint provides a variety of exporting options to make your data quickly available for statistical analysis. Formats include a customizable text-based output specification, Microsoft Excel (CSV), Access, and XML.
Application revision tool: Entrypoint lets you update batches to conform to the new version of the application.
Quick, Easy Development
The Entrypoint Application Developer makes it easy for users to quickly create
a wide variety of data entry applications with built-in validation,
editing, and export options.
Many options for defining fields
and selecting edit checks can be activated with point-and-click operations, including defining range checks, table lookup values, and
check-digit validation criteria.
Developers can customize their development environments
and create multiple applications and formats (data entry screens) simultaneously. In addition, you can create format specifications for such
elements as image backgrounds, field labels, and fields, and then save
the specifications as templates.
As you develop your Entrypoint application, you can test it by simply clicking a button.
Data Entry Module
The Data Entry module ensures data integrity through
validation during each phase of data entry. Special features include
immediate error detection and flagging, re-key verification, data retrieval
and validation from lookup tables.
Applications
Designers can create a multitude of business applications.
Here are just a few examples:
Billing/invoicing
Student registration
Litigation support
Document tracking
Order entry
Accounting
Tax return preparation
Inventory
Payroll
Customer information
Employee benefits
Sales analysis
Powerful Procedure Language
Entrypoint's Logic programming language augments its
customization potential; developers can create custom edit routines,
automate batch external programs and procedures instead of using DLLs.
Host Compatibility
Entrypoint applications can accept data in the best
order for efficient data entry, and then automatically reformat completed
batches for compatibility with mainframe databases and applications.
Complete Product Support
Phoenix Software International backs Entrypoint
with a full range of support services, including clear and concise manuals and online help, a toll-free hotline,
web site, training programs, and design consultation.
Technical Specifications
Entrypoint 3.0 is installed as two components: the server and the client. The software requires a compatible database for data storage, and a compatible network.
Client Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Ideal
CPU
Pentium III 700MHz
Pentium 4 w/ Hyper-Threading or Pentium D
Dual-Core x86 Processor (Pentium Extreme Edition, Pentium D, multi-core Opteron)
Memory
128MB
1GB
1GB or more
Operating System
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows XP Professional Client
Windows XP Professional
Network
TCP/IP over 33.6K dial-up connection
TCP/IP over 10/100 megabit network
TCP/IP over 1000 megabit network
Disk Space
50MB
100–200MB
1GB
Java 6.0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Server Requirements
Minimum
Recommended
Ideal
CPU
Pentium III 700MHz
Intel Xeon, Pentium 4 w/ Hyper-Threading, or Pentium D
Multiprocessor x86 server with 4 or more cores
Memory
512MB
1GB
4GB or more
Operating System
Windows 2000 Server
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003
Network
TCP/IP over 33.6K dial-up connection
TCP/IP over 10/100 megabit network
TCP/IP over 1000 megabit network
Disk Space
50MB
100–200MB
1GB
For details about the MS-DOS version, visit the Entrypoint
90 page.