Glossary for JCA Connectivity
Application Studio
A platform for activity-based development of ERP Enterprise software. Application Studio is implemented in the Eclipse framework and uses the Software Configuration Management functionality on the ERP Enterprise server. The Application Studio workbench contains various powerful features, such as an advanced script editor, various multipage editors, an outline view, a task list, and commands to debug and run software components.
BW Configuration
A configuration that contains data to connect a client PC to an ERP Enterprise server. You can maintain configurations with the Infor BW Environment and Configuration Selector (BECS). A configuration is stored in a file with a .bwc extension.
Connection Point
A logical endpoint in the JCA connectivity architecture. A connection point contains an identifier and connection properties, such as host name, user, password, BSE, and bshell name. Client applications use the identifier to connect to a particular back-end.
Eclipse
Eclipse is an open platform for tool integration built by an open community of tool providers, which provides tool developers with ultimate flexibility and control over their software technology. The Eclipse platform operates under an open source paradigm, with a common public license that provides royalty free source code and world wide redistribution rights. Eclipse is used as a framework for various Infor solutions, such as Application Studio, Project Server, and Infor Business Studio.

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