This document describes the objects available to build, maintain and control applications with Natural.
| Object Type | Use | Editor or Utility |
|---|---|---|
| Data Areas: | Variable and parameter definitions for other Natural objects | Source Editor |
| Data Definition Module | Natural data definitions for database file access | DDM Editor |
| Programs and Subordinate Routines: | Main programs, invoked routines and functions | Source Editor |
| Helproutine | Help requests for applications | |
| Copycode | Source code for repeated use in other Natural objects | |
| Text | Documentation for Natural objects | |
| Class | Component-based applications |
n/a (storage and display only) |
| Map | Character-based screen layouts | Map Editor |
| Adapter and GUI Layout | Complex graphical user interfaces and rich GUI pages generated from external page layout | Natural for Ajax Developer (see the Natural for Ajax documentation) |
| Dialog | Event-driven applications | Dialog Editor |
| Resource | Non-Natural objects such as HTML files or bitmaps | n/a
(storage and display only) |
| Error Message | Natural system and user-defined messages | SYSERR Utility |
| Command Processor | Command-driven navigation | SYSNCP Utility |