The Product Generator (ProdGen) is a powerful software engine used to generate user-specified products based on a time schedule. ProdGen can be used to create products for display on METLAB workstations or as end-user output for web production. The ProdGen is controlled by user-written scripts which describe the product types and preferences. An editing language is used to define the details of the products and the production request list. The scripts are flexible and allow the user to create overlays, combine data with any background, create animation products, or routine briefings.
The ProdGen can enhance operations by providing complex products or overlays that may be too time consuming to create for routine operational use. These products can be made for specific areas: regions or worldwide. Additionally, different background maps can be automatically applied to meet different needs. By reducing manually intensive tasks, the ProdGen saves both time and money. For many organizations, it is the gateway for putting products on the Internet.
A number of different products can be automatically created thus saving time to focus on forecasting.
Typical architecture for automatic WEB production.