
Introduction
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Introduction
Databorough's X-Analysis product suite is an essential tool for IBM i application documentation,
design recovery, and redevelopment. The Plugin version of the X-Analysis is fully integrated with the
IBM's Rational product / WDSc and Eclipse enabling users to browse and visualize an application
from high-level model right down to individual lines of code. RPG & COBOL as pseudo code, variable
level impact analysis, graphical flow / structure charts, graphical data flow chart, PDF/MS Word and
MS Visio documentation wizards, are just some of the features packed into this globally renowned
tool.
The X-Analysis, allows technical analysts to graphically navigate through a IBM i application from a
Windows PC. Working in a true client-server mode, the X-Analysis automatically cross-references the
database and ensures that what is displayed is always up-to-date and a true representation of the
application on the IBM i.
Assumptions
It is assumed that the server and client components of the X-Analysis are installed on IBM i and
Windows PC, respectively. It is also assumed that the demo library i.e. XAN4CDEM and its
cross-reference library i.e. XAN4CDXA have been successfully restored on the IBM i. For details,
refer to the X-Analysis_User_Manual.doc
If the above assumptions are correct, then we are ready to start with the tutorial chapters. Note that
this tutorial only teaches the usage of the X-Analysis tool and not the issues like Reverse Engineering
or Initialization of the X-Analysis.
The tutorial is written in a step-by-step instructive manner and would help if the chapters are followed
sequentially.
General Instructions
When running the X-Analysis, opt for actions either by:
• Clicking on the relevant buttons on the Toolbar
• Selecting the relevant options from the menu bar
• Selecting the relevant options from the Context menu
• Double click selects the most obvious action/command
Function key F1 brings up the context-sensitive help for the X-Analysis Client on its
different screens.
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