ClearPath ePortal Developer provides two methods of modernizing a DPS Application that uses DPS forms:
Importing data definition files using Add COBOL Records. Refer to the Using DPS Forms
Importing data definition and FLDP files using Import DPS Form Library.
An FLDP file is a text file containing presentation information of a DPS Form. The modernized ePortal application looks similar to the original DPS form layout and presentation.
Perform the following steps to import data definition and FLDP files:
Extract the FLDP and CONNECTOR files by using FLMU to a folder in a PC.
Import the extracted FLDP and CONNECTOR files into the OS 2200 TIP Data Source project.
A ClearPath ePortal server message, client message, and a COBOL record image are created for each DPS record.
Create the flow of data. Refer to Understanding Orchestration. Build an ePortal presentation project or projects. Refer to Building Your ePortal Solution for more information.
If appropriate, change the look and feel of any .aspx files.
The following topics desccribe the steps necessary to use a DPS Form Library to migrate and modernize a DPS application.