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Interoperability With X-Midas - Overview

Currently there are two (2) major options to have NeXtMidas interoperate with X-Midas.

  • XBC - X-Midas Backward Compatibility
    • This option allows NeXtMidas macros to call X-Midas Fortran primitives.
  • NeXtOPT
    • This option allows NeXtMidas to be installed as an X-Midas option tree.

How do I choose which one to use?

  • Choose XBC if:
    • Starting a new project which requires a few X-Midas primitives that you do not want to re-code and which do not have NeXtMidas Java counterparts.
    • You eventually require your application to run from a browser with Applets or WebStart.
  • Choose NeXtOPT if:
    • You have a relatively large X-Midas macro or project and you need a few NeXtMidas/Java capabilities.
    • You have no requirement to run your application from a browser with Applets or WebStart.

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