Field Expansion Projects

The ABSTRACT Conversion Utility (ACU) is an optional add-on to ABSTRACT that simplifies field expansion projects.

Do you have numeric fields, like date fields or currency fields, in your database and programs that you need to expand? Would you like to know the impact of your changes before you start? Would you like to have a tool that can automatically make the changes for you? Take a look at the features, such as impact analysis and database conversion, that the ABSTRACT Conversion Utility has to offer:

Comprehensive Impact Analysis

After using ACU’s search function to identify the fields you want to expand, you can generate an impact analysis that shows the scope and impact of your changes.

Source Conversion

The ACU locates all related fields and includes them in the conversion process. You can even deselect related fields individually.

Mass Recompilation

You can have the ACU automatically recompile all affected programs at once, or you can recompile them individually—it’s up to you.

Mass File Re-creation

For physical file layouts, the ACU regenerates logical files and rebuilds the file relationships. If you’ve ever done this task manually, you’ll really appreciate this time‑saving feature!

Database Conversion

There's no need to write data conversion programs because the ACU automatically expands the data in your database files, while creating a summary report of the steps and the outcome. And, if an error occurs, the ACU’s built-in error recovery process automatically restores your database to its original status.

With the ACU, you can complete field expansion projects that used to take weeks or months in a day or two. Why not jump-start your next field expansion project—click here to learn more about the ABSTRACT Conversion Utility!

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