ConnectWare

ConnectWare emerges as a specialized and highly focused software solution designed to bridge the gap between legacy COBOL and ISAM (Indexed Sequential Access Method) data and the demands of modern computing environments. Its core mission is to provide flexible and open access to these traditional data sources, enabling their integration with a wide array of contemporary programming environments, sophisticated reporting tools, advanced query applications, and ubiquitous office software. At the heart of ConnectWare's functionality lies a powerful SQL engine, which is instrumental in facilitating seamless interaction with ISAM data. This engine supports the full spectrum of standard SQL operations, including SELECT, DELETE, UPDATE, and INSERT, allowing for comprehensive data manipulation. Beyond basic CRUD operations, it also handles more complex analytical requirements such as computing totals, averages, and grouping columns, making it an invaluable asset for organizations seeking to derive insights from their historical data. A particularly noteworthy feature is its ability to automatically import file descriptions from existing COBOL source code (specifically from the FD clause of .COB, .CPY, .