Tuesday, August 12, 2008

File Extension JBD

File Extension Name: JBD

File Extension Description: The .jbd file extension is associated with the SigmaScan Data files. The JBD file extension is a statistics and analytical graphics tool. The SigmaScan’s SYSTAT is capable of carrying out all sorts of statistical analytical procedures on the users data.

Although JBD files can accomplish procedures based on advanced algorithms, novice statistical user can feel at ease with the simple menu-dialog. Analysis can be done step by step to make sure that nothing will be missed. The intuitive command language designed for advanced operators can do accelerated data analysis.

The range of techniques for analyzing numerous varieties of data to arrive to useful answers is very wide. Comprehensive statistical analysis of uni- and/or multivariate data based on linear, general linear, and mixed linear models can be carried out. Even when the data are not suitable for conventional multiple regression analysis, deferent types of regression analysis based on the data at hand is still possible. With this, you can also compute partial least-squares regression.

The list below includes several of the many capabilities of SYSTAT:
· Path Analysis
· Cluster Analysis
· Response Surface Optimization
· Test Item Analysis
· Spatial Statistics
· Time Series
· Survival Analysis
· Correspondence Analysis
· Classification and Regression Trees
· Multidimensional Scaling
· Quality Analysis
· Conjoint Analysis
· Matrix computations
· Power analysis
· Probability calculations

The Monte Carlo module of SYSTAT can carry out simulation tasks. The Mersenne-Twister random number generator of this module is used for bootstrap and simulation tasks (up to 43 uni- and multivariate, discrete and continuous distributions for your Monte Carlo exercises). For more complicated distributions use the Rejection Sampling and Adaptive Rejection Sampling to draw random samples. Use the generic Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) procedures like various types of Metropolis-Hastings and Gibbs Sampling features to draw random samples and to carry out Monte Carlo integration for Bayesian computations.

Results of statistical analysis can now be presented in deferent forms of scientific and technical graphs. The graphical presentation is interactive. An integrated dialog box coordinates things like comparing subgroups, overlaying charts, and transforming coordinates. Graphs can be created in such a way that important features can be emphasized. Example of doing this is by using the “scatter plot” matrices or rotating the 3-D graphs for better visual impact.

Author: Systat Software Inc.

Author URL: http://www.systat.com/

Associated Applications: SYSTAT

Common Path: N/A

File Extension VAL

File Extension Name: VAL

File Extension Description: The VAL file extension is part of dBASE, a rapid application development toolset. The dBASE includes a modern object oriented programming language (dBL). This runs on 32 bit versions of Microsoft Windows. This program can be used to build various applications like Web applications, server based applications, client applications, and middleware applications. The wide database access support can access modern database engines (those accessible via ODBC) including Microsoft Access, MySQL, FireBird, Oracle, Pervasive SQL, and Informix. There is also support for access to levels 3 to 7 .dbf tables, Paradox tables, Visual FoxPro and FoxPro tables.

The .val-containing dBase Plus has an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) command window. There is a navigator to access files, a “Just-In-Time” compiler, a linker for creating dBase .exe applications, a virtual machine interpreter, a preprocessor and available runtime engine.

The two-way tools an suite back in forth between using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) design tool that generates code and the Source Code Editor allows encoding and editing manually. User can design visually using the mouse to select position and size for the objects by utilizing the available Report Designer, Menu Designer, Label Designer, Form Designer, and Data module Designer (dQuery Developer Edition).

The source code editor has a directory tree for easy navigation of functions, method, objects, and classes in a source file. For easier editing, there is syntax highlighting and auto-indent capability. The Project Manager makes building and deploying applications simple. Other tools include a SQL Query Designer, an integrated Debugger, and a Table Designer that supports creating or modifying database tables.

The dBL (dBASE Language) is a dynamic object oriented language that supports sub-classing. This is done by single inheritance, dynamic sub-classing where new properties are added to a class during runtime. User can also make use of automatic memory management, user-defined classic, dynamically typed variables and a full set of variable scopes (local, private, public, and static). This language also supports structured exception handling via Try...Catch...EndTry statements, standard flow control statements (If...Else...Endif, Do While...Enddo, Do Case...Case...Case...EndCase), efficient string manipulation and math support, powerful multi-dimensional arrays, support for function pointers and code blocks.

These capabilities of dBASE Plus is extendible to access external or third party programs or libraries via several methods including OLE and COM interfaces (via the OleAutoClient object), by including ActiveX components on dBASE Forms, or by directly calling functions contained in third party dynamic link libraries.

Author: dataBased Intelligence, Inc.

Author URL: http://www.dbase.com/

Associated Applications: dBASE Plus

Common Path: N/A

File Extension: FH4

File Extension Name: FH4

File Extension Description: Adobe Macromedia uses the FH4 file extension in its Freehand Version 4 Drawing. The MIME types are image/x-freehand and image/x-freehand4 (graphic type). Basically the .fh4 files are used to create illustrations and arrange layout for printing and web design use. The complete tools in the .fh4 files can enhance document production, storyboarding, editing for various uses including Adobe Flash.

Using the FH4 can spice up the visual appeal of any document. Printed documents can have the effects as if the information is really coming out and getting through to the reader. When used in the internet, the dynamism of the web pages can be unprecedented. The controls are centralized in the Object panel. Through this panel inspection and changes of the object and text properties is done quickly. Properties like font, stroke, fill, and effects have many attributes that can be used in multiple combinations to have unique visual presentation. The drag and drop property of the Object and Styles panels can be used in redefining graphic style and presentation.

The creativity of the user of FH4 can be channeled through the live effects that do complex editing while preserving the original object. These include bending, sketching, and transforming vector effects and effects like gradient transparency, bevel, and drop shadow.

The FH4 can be integrated with Macromedia Flash for streamlining the development of projects. The whole process of planning, designing, and lay-outing a project can be done in a single document. Macromedia Flash movies (SWFs) can be imported and integrated into the design. These SWFs can be altered via the launch and edit function. Actions like “Go To”; “Play”; or “Stop” and “Load External Movie” or “Get URL” can be assigned using the Action Tool.

The 3D capability which uses the Extrude tool can give live control over functionalities for lighting, rotations, blending, and shared vanishing points. There is also the eraser tool for modification of paths. Another plus is the Alpha channel support for imported bitmaps.

Easy linking is possible by the use of the connector lines. It is a simple dragging tool to map structure of information, flow of data, and site map. The appearance can be customized and applied instantly.

Author: Macromedia

Author URL: http://www.adobe.com/

Associated Applications: Illustrator CS3, Freehand MX

Common Path: N/A