Showing papers on "Microsoft Windows published in 1991"

XS: A Hardware Independent Graphics and Windows Library

Abstract: The XS Graphics Libraries are a suite of 3D graphics libraries that access systemdependent graphics facilities (and hardware) in a uniform, system-independent manner. Each system supported is represented by a single library in the suite. All libraries in the suite present the same function-call interface. In this way, an application program can maintain source-level portability across several systems by simply linking with appropriate members of the XS suite. The XS suite is now used by all SHASTRA applications. SHASTRA is a collection of toolkits that deals with the construction and manipulation of geometric objects. By its very nature it relies heavily on high-performance computer graphics. The SHASTRA environment aims to provide distributed, collaborative geometric design across a heterogeneous workstation environment. It was therefore necessary to achieve truly portable computer graphics without suffering the usual loss in performance. The XS suite was designed and built as a solution to this problem. The current members of the XS suite consist of the X Window System (Xll Release 4) on SUN workstations and other Xll platforms, the GL graphics library specialized for SGI workstations, the STARBASE graphics library on HP systems and Windows 3.0 on IBM compatible pes. 'Supported in part by NSF grant CCR 90-02228 and AFOSR contract 91-0276

Visual programming in a X Windows workstation environment

Abstract: The concept of visual programming, merged with contemporary user interfaces for workstations has tremendous potential to transform non high level programmers into visual programmers. Furthermore, visual programming provides an excellent prototyping environment, one which allows the user to intuitively grasp difficult concepts. In this paper we describe our visual programming environment, termed Eyes, and explain how we intend to apply it toward education.

Object-oriented programming for Windows

Abstract: Object-Oriented Programming: What Is It? Object-Oriented Languages and Development Tools Windows 30 Software Development Introduction to the Actor Programming System Object-Oriented User Interfaces for Windows Object-Oriented Graphics Programming for Windows Programming with Object Graphics A Sample Windows 30 Application Topics in Object-Oriented Windows Design Index

PC Interrupts: A Programmer's Reference to BIOS, DOS, and Third Party Calls

Abstract: From the Publisher: The first edition of PC Interrupts was the first and only complete reference to all the system calls an IBM programmer needed. Now updated and expanded, PC Interrupts Second Edition provides concise descriptions of all the system calls from many different sources - MS-DOS, the ROM BIOS, and various APIs (application program interfaces) such as Windows 3.x, DESQview, and Advanced Power Management. Over 50 major APIs, dozens of resident utilities, as well as BIOS and MS-DOS services are covered. In addition, this book is the only available source of information on potential conflicts between calls from different APIs. This book includes complete coverage of the following interrupt services and topics: ROM BIOS; multitaskers/task-switchers; VCPI, DPMI, and DOS extenders; virtual DMA Specification; remote-control software; FAX software; hardware and video; low-level disk and serial I/O; Microsoft Windows; advanced power management; debugging tools; and programming language support. A companion volume, Network Interrupts: A Programmer's Reference to Network APIs draws together all the information about network system calls, including NetWare 4, NetWare Lite, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows NT.

A project engineering tool to assist in the development and maintenance of project life cycles

Abstract: The paper discusses the existing problems in developing and maintaining project life cycles and proposes a tool as a possible solution. This tool is part of an integrated tool set, called Project Engineer, which has been designed to support the maintenance of software projects from a project management perspective. A PC platform is chosen and the user interface is based on Microsoft Windows 3.0. One module is selected for discussion and demonstration of the concept: the Life Cycle Builder. The purpose of this module is to manipulate project life cycles and templates. Project Engineer uses Multiple Document Interface, which is an IBM SAA/CUA standard provided by Microsoft Windows 3.0. It also uses the objects, properties, roles, and relationships (OPRR) based data engine. Each module in Project Engineer is internally independent of the other modules. Coordination among the modules is provided by the OPRR project database engine. >

Design considerations of CareWindows, a Windows 3.0-based graphical front end to a Medical Information Management System using a pass-through-requester architecture.

Abstract: The Care Windows development project demonstrated the feasibility of an approach designed to add the benefits of an event-driven, graphically-oriented user interface to an existing Medical Information Management System (MIMS) without overstepping economic and logistic constraints. The design solution selected for the Care Windows project incorporates three important design features: (1) the effective de-coupling of severs from requesters, permitting the use of an extensive pre-existing library of MIMS servers, (2) the off-loading of program control functions of the requesters to the workstation processor, reducing the load per transaction on central resources and permitting the use of object-oriented development environments available for microcomputers, (3) the selection of a low end, GUI-capable workstation consisting of a PC-compatible personal computer running Microsoft Windows 3.0, and (4) the development of a highly layered, modular workstation application, permitting the development of interchangeable modules to insure portability and adaptability.

DG-WIN: a program for determining path sets and cut sets for cyclic directed graphs

Abstract: This paper presents a new Microsoft Windows-based program for determining path sets and cut sets for a directed graph with cycles. Using directed graphs for modeling systems is a more general approach than using standard fault trees and event trees because it allows cycles and multiple sink nodes, which are similar to multiple fault-tree tops. In a directed graph, information flows from the source nodes to the sink nodes through many different pathways. The program, Directed Graphs for Windows (DG-WIN), has been applied successfully to a limited number of problems.

User guide for bridge rail expert system (brexs). final report

Abstract: This guide is intended to serve highway engineers as an introduction to the usage of BREXS, a knowledge-based expert system for bridge rail selection. Both new construction and retrofit cases of rail selection and installation are treated. Following instructions for installation of the software and required microcomputer hardware, the user is instructed in use of the software under the Microsoft Windows environment. Each menu in the system is described in detail. Graphical images from the computer monitor illustrate entry to data and dialog boxes as well as drawings of bridge rails that can be moved horizontally with the keyboard or pointing device to desired or optimal locations on the existing bridge slab. The final chapter provides the user with a sample session that uses the program to aid in bridge rail selection. Rails are recommended for a given site from a list of standard types approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Object-Oriented Programming Windows

Abstract: Object-Oriented Programming: What Is It? Object-Oriented Languages and Development Tools Windows 3.0 Software Development Introduction to the Actor Programming System Object-Oriented User Interfaces for Windows Object-Oriented Graphics Programming for Windows Programming with Object Graphics A Sample Windows 3.0 Application Topics in Object-Oriented Windows Design Index.

User guide for bridge rail expert system (BREXS)

Abstract: This guide is intended to serve highway engineers as an introduction to the usage of BREXS, a knowledge-based expert system for bridge rail selection. Both new construction and retrofit cases of rail selection and installation are treated. Following instructions for installation of the software and required microcomputer hardware, the user is instructed in use of the software under the Microsoft Windows environment. Each menu in the system is described in detail. Graphical images from the computer monitor illustrate entry to data and dialog boxes as well as drawings of bridge rails that be moved horizontally with the keyboard or pointing device to desired or optimal locations on existing bridge slab. The final chapter provides the user with a sample session that uses the program to aid in bridge rail selection. Rails are recommended for a given site from a list of standard types approved by the Texas Department of Transportation.

Running Microsoft Windows NT workstation, version 4.0

Abstract: From the Publisher: Here's the comprehensive one-volume guide for everyone who works with Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0. For quick answers, authoritative guidance, and full understanding, it's the book you'll turn to again and again. Experience Level: Beginner/ Intermediate

Classroom goodness of fit testing using Microsoft Windows

Abstract: The author points out that the chi-square goodness-of-fit test and other statistical tests for comparing observed data with a theoretical distribution are not well supported by the popular statistical analysis packages such as SAS, SPSS, BMDP, and MINITAB. To overcome this limitation, he has written a PC-based program to support goodness-of-fit testing and has used it in his simulation class. The original version of this program was written as a typical, menu-oriented DOS application using the language True BASIC. This program was rewritten in the language C to run under the Microsoft Windows 3.0 operating environment. The author discusses the importance of goodness-to-fit testing in simulation and other stochastic modeling classes, describes the Windows 3.0 version of this program and its limitations, and discusses how this program can be used in a simulation class. >