Convert Oracle Forms into Java (swing & JSP's)

Dear All,
We are currently in the process of evaluating our upgrade of system, which is using forms 4.5. One of the options we are considering at this stage is converting all forms into Java program. I am currently doing some pilot work on this project. I am using FormsWizard, a product of InformatikAtelier Gmbh, along with Forms 6i and Jdeveloper 9i. Has any one done this before in this group? Your assistance is much appreciated.
Regards
Michael Sesuraj.
Oracle 8i Certified Database Administrator
Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer

Grant, Thanks for that mail. It was very useful article. The article has lots of brilliant points consider. I may have to discuss with our System Architect. With my experience in both forms and Java, it is hard to justify the business benefit out of this conversion. We are a strong Oracle house and have no intention of moving towards J2EE at this stage.. Thanks once again.
Michael Sesuraj
Oracle 8i Certified Database Administrator
Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer

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