FORMS$ - DECFORMS Integration

FORM$ API	Function
FORMS$DISABLE	Disable forms interface
FORMS$ENABLE	Enable forms interface
FORMS$RECEIVE	Receives a form message
FORMS$SEND	Send form data
FORMS$TRANSCEIVE	Transmits and receives a form message

What is VX/FORMS$ and how does it help with OpenVMS migration?

VX/FORMS$ provides a call-compatible implementation of OpenVMS DECforms APIs for x86 and ARM Linux. It ensures that OpenVMS applications using DECforms maintain their structured user interfaces and interaction logic while running in a Linux environment.

This allows organizations to preserve their existing form-based UI investments while modernizing their infrastructure. Contact us to learn how VX/FORMS$ can support your OpenVMS migration project.

What OpenVMS FORMS$ APIs does VX/FORMS$ support?

VX/FORMS$ supports all essential OpenVMS FORMS$ APIs including FORMS$DISABLE, FORMS$ENABLE, FORMS$RECEIVE, FORMS$SEND, and FORMS$TRANSCEIVE for complete form message handling and interface control.

Does VX/FORMS$ require application modifications during migration?

VX/FORMS$ preserves OpenVMS form processing logic without requiring major application modifications, enabling direct porting of DECforms-based applications to Linux.

What form handling capabilities does VX/FORMS$ provide?

VX/FORMS$ supports structured form-based user interactions, enabling seamless UI management with full compatibility for OpenVMS DECforms runtime and event handling.

How does VX/FORMS$ integrate with other migration tools?

VX/FORMS$ integrates seamlessly with the VX/RT ecosystem to provide comprehensive OpenVMS compatibility on x86 and ARM Linux. This integration ensures that form-based applications work alongside other migrated OpenVMS components.

Organizations like Telstra have successfully leveraged integrated VX tools for complex system migrations while preserving critical UI functionality.

What platforms does VX/FORMS$ support?

VX/FORMS$ runs on both x86 and ARM Linux platforms, providing flexible deployment options for modernized OpenVMS applications.

How does VX/FORMS$ preserve OpenVMS UI structures?

VX/FORMS$ maintains the exact OpenVMS UI structures and user interaction logic that applications depend on. This includes supporting key form-based interactions such as message transmission and reception, ensuring that migrated applications behave identically to their OpenVMS counterparts.

The tool provides full compatibility with OpenVMS DECforms runtime, preserving the familiar user experience while running on modern Linux infrastructure.

What are the main benefits of using VX/FORMS$ for migration?

VX/FORMS$ delivers significant migration benefits by preserving productivity and minimizing development costs. Organizations can migrate DECforms-based applications without major modifications while maintaining all existing UI functionality.

The tool eliminates the need to rebuild user interfaces from scratch, reducing project risk and timeline. Companies like SEB have successfully modernized their systems while preserving critical user interaction components.

To discuss how VX/FORMS$ can accelerate your migration project, contact our migration specialists.

FORMS$ - DECFORMS Integration

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