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Subject: Software query
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Date: Fri, 13-Jun-86 17:14:00 EDT
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I'm shopping around for 2 pieces of software that run under VAX/VMS.  I
need a program that will aid in the construction of dataflow diagrams.
Basically, I'm looking for a graphics package that would allow me to
join constructs into single entities, extract information from the
diagram and compile a data dictionary from it, etc.  I don't know if
such a product exists but any information would be appreciated.

I'm also looking for a software package that does data dictionary
management.  I'd like to be able to generate data item and
cross-reference listings, reference, copy, or modify any data item by a
unique identifier, identify any and all data items which appear in a
definition but are not defined elsewhere and vice versa, etc.  Ideally,
this data dictionary would be expanded to become a lifecycle dictionary.

If anyone knows of any products that come close, I would appreciate the
information. 


Naomi Salvador