In the old days of 2E prior to 8.1, 2E fields longer than the screen width could be a bit of a problem. In order to get them to work you had to use function fields on the screen and pass the values from the function fields back and forth between the actual field and

Sometimes it helps to see a diagram of a process.  I have created a basic flow of how Web Option processes the 2E screen as an HTML page.  This will help in understanding how the different parts of Web Option fit together in the Web Option web application.

Support for user defined macros was added in version 8.5 of WebOption.  The use of macros  scripting will allow the developer to record and plan keystrokes within the generated screen.  By using macros and scripting you can simulate flowing through a series of screens, actually skipping the screens visually and simply moving on the web

The second question in the 2E Interview Series is: What are the 5 relation types and describe each one?   Need more? CM First offers technical training on CA 2E / Synon in a variety of delivery channels – onsite, at one of our offices, or via distance learning.

When looking at the basic technical differences between REF and CPT files there is not a lot of system differences.  Both of them create physical files and both have logical files. The difference for the 2E model is in how you generally use these two types of files. The REF files will primarily be used

Learn more about the technology behind CM WebClient for CA Plex by reading this white paper published by Sencha – A Development Manager’s Quick Guide to HTML5. It describes the basics of HTML5 and lets you know why you should care. WebClient Mobile uses Sencha as the underlying presentation framework – allowing the CA Plex

From time to time CM First gets asked if the Sencha Touch / PhoneGap technology behind CM WebClient 1.8 Mobile for CA Plex can produce a first class touch-optimized mobile experience. Although HTML5’s promise of single code base across devices is highly attractive, there is often some skepticism expressed. Is this a technology can handle

New to CA 2E (formerly known as Synon, Synon/2, Synon/2E, COOL:2E, Advantage 2E, AllFusion 2E) or looking to brush up on your skills? We will be publishing a series of posts on typical CA 2E interview questions. First the question will be posted, and then a week later we will post the answer. The first question

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CM First Launches Technical Blogs February 17, 2012   CM First has launched two technical blogs of interest to CA Technologies 2E and Plex developers. Be sure to check them out.   CA 2E / Synon Technical Blog This blog contains technical topics of interest to the CA 2E (Synon) Community. Recent topics include: Interview