WebFacing and HATS

WebFacing technology provides the ability to convert IBM® i data description specification (DDS) display file source members into a Web-based user interface for existing 5250 programs.

The WebFacing technology is provided by installable HATS features. You can install the IBM® WebFacing Tool for IBM® i feature as part of the HATS installation process.

The IBM® WebFacing Tool for IBM® i feature of the HATS Toolkit provides the ability to convert IBM® i data description specifications (DDS) and user interface manager (UIM) help panel source members into a Web-based user interface for existing 5250 programs.

For more information about installing the WebFacing features, see the Installing HATS Toolkit section. For more information about the WebFacing capabilities, see the Developing WebFacing Applications topic in the product help under the Developing HATS Applications topic. WebFacing information is also available the following documentation section: HATS interaction with WebFacing.