From the VisualAge folder or program group, double-click on the VisualAge
icon:
The text that appears under the icon differs based on whether you are using the standalone or the client version of the product.
Or, to start VisualAge, enter abt at the command prompt for your main VisualAge directory.
After VisualAge starts, the System Transcript window appears:
You use the System Transcript window to evaluate code, access the IBM Smalltalk browsers, and to read error messages or other text printed in the window.
Depending on how your system is set up, additional windows might open immediately after the System Transcript. One window lists all users of your team's library. From this list, select your name, ID, or whatever designation your library administrator gave you; then select OK. Another window prompts you for your network password. If your library restricts access to authorized users, then this window opens whenever you start the product. Enter your password; then select OK.
Next, the VisualAge Organizer and VisualAge Smalltalk Quick Start windows
appear:
The VisualAge Smalltalk Quick Start window lets you quickly create applications and parts. The VisualAge Organizer window allows lets you directly and easily manage your applications and parts.