Introduction

The new Character-To-OpenInsight (CTO) interface allows users of traditional multivalue applications to migrate to the graphical world of OpenInsight at their own pace. The CTO is designed to provide an intermediary platform, and as such emulates to a great extent the traditional multivalue environment. However, as this is an emulation rather than a full implementation, there are some differences that the multivalue user should be aware of. These will be discussed throughout this text where appropriate.

A note on terminology for traditional multivalue users: in OpenInsight, files are often referred to as "tables", and attributes are often referred to as "fields". You will find these terms used interchangeably throughout the documentation.