Early WebFoil prototype based on Netscape2 multiframe JavaScript is already operational at NPAC and extends initial HotJava Prototype demonstrated at Supercomputing 95.
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Offers a hierarchical information model where contents in one frame can be scrolled and generate associated information module in main frame
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130 foilsets can be scrolled -- Information is abstract
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foils within foilsets can be scrolled -- information is HTML or Gif version of foil
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User has control of size, color, font etc and can save configurations
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Can link notes, further information and audio to information page
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Can be generalized to any hierarchically organized table with indices at each level
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