Visual Expert (VE) 2020 has released a new feature - Object Dependency Matrix to check cross-references for PowerBuilder, Oracle & SQL Server code.
The agenda is to widen the concept of “Impact Analysis” through visualizing multiple objects for PB, PL/SQL, or T-SQL code in a two-dimension matrix.
Why Generate an Object Dependency Matrix?
Object Dependency Matrices assist developers to understand large and complex applications, containing a high number of objects with multiple dependencies.
An Object Dependency Matrix by Visual Expert shows the relationships between objects in a grid format, providing developers with a productive way to analyze the consequences of a change in code. Also, VE generates this matrix in an Excel file, allowing developers to easily highlight, comment, and share specific references with their team.
Which Objects Can be Analyzed?
- PowerBuilder code: Windows, Menus, UserObjects, DataWindows, Structures, Function objects, Application objects, user object controls, PB functions, and events.
- Oracle PL/SQL or SQL Server Transact-SQL code: Functions, Triggers, Procedures, Tables, Views, Synonyms, Sequences, and Types.
Read the step-by-step tutorial and learn how to configure and generate an Object Dependency Matrix using Visual Expert.
