Dashboard Introduces TrackDeck Utility For Windows and OS/2
Dashboard Software has released TrackDeck, a programmer's utility for Windows and OS/2 developers. TrackDeck is a software dashboard that allows programmers to examine a variable from their code and track its value as the program executes at normal speed. TrackDeck works with any language that can access DLLs. Special interface components ave available for C/C++, Visual Basic, Turbo Pascal for Windows, and ObjectVision.Programmers must specify the addresses of variables for TrackDeck to watch in their code. Values can be displayed on a dashboard window beside the program window. Data can be displayed as text, a dial or a time graph, with full control over size, color, axis and time units. Variable changes can be examined or their average, maximum, or minimum values displayed. TrackDeck's control panels can set up permanent displays of parameters. Variables being watched by TrackDeck can be accessed by a DDE link from other Windows applications. Customized dashboards can be included in applications distributed to users.
TrackDeck for Windows sells for $129. Contact Dashboard Software, 4 Louis Ave., Monsey, NY 10952, (914) 352-8071.
Genus Ships GIF Toolkit
Genus Microprogramming has begun shipping its GIF Toolkit which allows PC developers to incorporate graphics into their programs using the high compression format of GIF images. The GIF Toolkit includes over 100 routines to display, save, scale, and manipulate GIF images from programs. Developers can display images of any size, anywhere on the screen. Images can be scrolled within windows, or scaled to size. The toolkit also lets developers show images and create simple slideshows, capture and convert screens from other porgrams, inspect image headers and translate text screens into GIF images.The GIF Toolkit includes support of the lastest GIF89a specifications. The toolkit also includes the Genus GX Kernel. The Kernel provides VESA support, simplified SVGA support, expanded, extended, conventional, and disk-based memory support, color conversion and dithering, and overlay support. The Toolkit supports Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA, and SVGA adapters up through 1024x786x256. The GIF Toolkit sell for $249 or $599 with source code. Contact Genus Microprogramming, 1155 Dairy Ashford, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77079, (713) 870-0737; FAX (713) 870-0288.
MITI Announces SQL*C++
Management Information Technology, Inc., has developed SQL*C++, a bridge between object-oriented technology and relational databases. SQL*C++ provides 14 classes and over 200 member functions, and supports an In-Memory Spreadsheet (MRQ) which stores a table dynamically. SQL*C++ can make multiple passes through such a table and return the data to the database with single command.Other key features include an on-line QUERY class; a column class; a file base QUERY class; the ability to design database objects; mock "2-Phase" commit; support for PL/SQL (Oracle); support for vector and scalar binds; support for RAW and LONG datatypes, allowing integration of imaging and text retrieval with standard information processing; a reporting class which manages page breaks and subtotals; and compatibility with AT&T's C++ 2.0.
TauMetric Corporation and MITI (Management Information Technology, Inc.) have jointly announced the compatibility of OREGON C++ and ORACLE SQL*C++ for VAX/VMS. With SQL*C++ a developer can write ORACLE code in C++. The TauMetric OREGON C++ compiler allows programmers to use the interface, providing both C++ and the ORACLE database as tools for application development.
For information about Oregon C++ contact TauMetric Corporation, 8765 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 301, La Mesa, CA 91942, (619) 697-7607 or (800) 876-8501; FAX: (619) 697-1140. Prices for SQL*C++ vary by platform starting at $500 for MS-DOS and $1,800 for UNIX. Contact Management Information Technologies, Inc., 2895 Temple Ave., Long Beach, CA 90806, (310) 424-4399; FAX: (310) 424-9385.
Sector Seven Releases Dependency List Generator
Sector Seven has announced the release of the Sector Seven Dependency List Generator (DEPGEN) Version 1.2 for MS-DOS. DEPGEN is an advanced makefile dependency list generator. DEPGEN reads C source code and creates a dependency list for a make utility. In their announcement, Sector Seven described DEPGEN as "invaluable for large projects, saving time, and ensuring that dependencies are observed." DEPGEN runs under DOS 3.3+, and supports ANSI C, Borland's Turbo Make, and Microsoft's NMake. DEPGEN Version 1.2 is available for $25. Contact Sector Seven, P.O. Box 11391, Burke, VA 22015, (703) 866-9477.
McCabe Releases Battle Plan
McCabe & Associates has released BattlePlan, a forward engineering addition to the McCabe Tools Set. Battleplan runs in conjunction with McCabe's Battlemap Anaylsis Tool (BAT) to provide forward engineering within the reverse engineering environment.BattlePlan is able to intergrate new code with old code in the languages supported by Battlemap (more than 16 languages, including C and C++). Major features include automatic verification to assure the developed software matches the specified design, point and click interfaces for adding design functions, lines, symbols and parameters and a data dictionary which is automatically populated with data elements for C. McCabe Tools, including Metrics, CodeBreaker, Flowgraphs and Test Paths, can be run on the software as it is being developed. This allows for software to be tested "as you go", rather than having to wait until the system is completely developed. Other features are the ability to maintain and view multiple versions of a design and symbology which helps distinguish between design and actual code. Contact McCabe & Associates, 5501 Twin Knolls Rd,. Suite 111, Columbia, MA 21045; (800) 638-6316, (301) 596-3080, or (410) 995-1075; FAX: (410) 995-1528.
ConVal Releases ToolDriver Environment for MS-DOS
ConVal Software, Inc., has introduced ToolDriver, a software management environment for MS-DOS that supports cross referencing and renaming (to change naming conventions). ToolDriver supports software written with any combination of C, C++, Oracle, Pascal, COBOL, FORTRAN, batch files, and other languages. ToolDriver also works with text files containing project documentation.When using ToolDriver to cross reference, a programmer identifies the parent disk directory containing the various application files. Files in that directory are scanned for references to one another. The results may be viewed online, printed, or stored in an export file for later processing. Cross referencing can be based on filenames or words from the text of source files.
When renaming, the user specifies old and new names, and a source directory. The files, with their names transformed, are written to a new directory, ready for recompilation. Renaming is useful when porting an application to a new platform, or in bringing old code in line with a project's current naming conventions.
ToolDriver provides an interface with windows and menus, mouse support, and online help. A demo is available from CompuServe [72330,1621]. ToolDriver is priced at $60. Contact ConVal Software, 11607 E. Butter Creek Road, Moorpark, CA 93021, (805) 529-6847.
UniPress Announces iXBUILD 2.1 in U.S.
UniPress Software, Inc., has announced the release of iXBUILD 2.1, a software tool for creating OSF/Motif-based interfaces. iXBUILD lets programmers build and test interfaces based on the Motif standard, independent of the underlying application. Additionally, iXBUILD interfaces are runtime-independent, and can run on many UNIX platforms. No addtional runtime software libraries or license fees are required. iXBUILD incorporates an extensible set of Motif "widgets" with which programmers can build interfaces. New features in version 2.1 include: interface customizability — programmers can include user-defined widgets and resources/attributes to meet corporate standards, or to create new interface standards; dynamic testing — iXBUILD 2.1 interfaces to CenterLine Sofware's CodeCenter and Object-Center; and an automatic interface to existing database schemas, via a filter that automatically converts database tables into an iXBUILD-compatible format.Additional features include: a treeview editor, graphical editing functions, context-sensitive on-line access to the OSF/Motif documentation, test mode, and the standard Motif widgets. Contact UniPress Software, Inc., 2025 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817 (908) 287-2100; FAX: (908) 287-4929.
RTIS Releases Two Additions To Activation Framework Line
The Real-Time Intelligent Systems Corporation (RTIS) has released two additions to its Activation Framework line of support tools for developers of C, C++, Ada and FORTRAN software. These tools, VVTEST and AFL, combine with RTIS's Integrated Development Framework (IDF), to support real-time system simulation, test environment simulation, automated test generation and evaluation at the subroutine, subsystem and system level.VVTest is a compiler that takes test specifications and converts them into C automated test generation and evaluation modules for use with IDF. AFL is a compiler that takes simulation models written in simple declarative rules and converts these into C code modules for use with IDF and VVTEST. These tools can also be used for user training and for field maintenance and support. AFL simulation models can include decision making, have statistical properties, and can call algorithms written in C, C++ or FORTRAN. AFL and VVTEST are prices at $5,000 each. IDF, which provides the object-oriented message-passing operating environment for the tools is priced at $2,500 for MS-DOS and $5,000 for UNIX. Contact The Real-Time Intelligent Systems Corporation, 30 Sever St., Worcester, MA 01609, (508) 752-5567; FAX: (508) 752-5491.
Microsoft Updates Macro Assember
Microsoft Corporation has released the Microsoft Macro Assembler Professional Development System (MASM) version 6.1. MASM 6.1 provides instruction timings, which allow programmers to fine tune their code's execution time. MASM 6.1 also provides a broad selection of high-level directives. Other features include extensive documentation on programming for Windows, improved compatibility with code written for MASM 5.1, the ability to create programs targeted to the Windows NT operating system, as well as to MS-DOS and Windows, and improvements to the Programmer's Workbench development environment and the Code View debugger. MASM 6.1 requires at least a 386 processor with 4MB RAM and 10MB of disk space. The price is $199 or $49 for an upgrade. Contact Microsoft Corportation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, (206) 882-8080; Telex: 160520; FAX: (206) 936-7329.
Quinn-Curits Announces Windows Charting Tools
Quinn-Curtis announced the release of Windows Charting Tools for Microsoft C/C++ and Borland C++ programmers, under Windows 3.1. Windows Charting Tools is a collection of general purpose graphics and user interface routines supporting charting applications encountered in scientific, engineering, and business.This library of C functions can create a wide variety of chart types, including: line plots, area plots, horizontal and vertical bar graphs, floating bars, and scatter plots. Multiple chart types, data objects, x- and y-axes can be combined in the same graph. Axes can be set for linear or logarithmic scaling. There are no royalties or runtime fees. The price for the standard package is $400, or $800 with complete source code to the Quinn-Curtis Charting DLL. Contact Quinn-Curtis, 35 Highland Circle, Needham, MA 02194, (617) 449-6155; FAX: (617) 449-6109.
Tampa ModTech Announces XYLOS
Tampa ModTech, Inc. has announced XYLOS, a multitasking message system for using C to develop transaction, simulation, distributed processing, control or industrial systems, and store&forword applications on MS-DOS systems. XYLOS uses a preemptive, round-robin scheduling system in which individual tasks give up control of the CPU. A task retains control until it yields or is scheduled by the interrupt clock. Using an EMM driver, XYLOS supports up to 253 tasks running simultaneously. XYLOS also supports the Link Error Recovery System. Up to seven XYLOS network drivers (ARCNET, NETBIOS, ASYNC) can be used concurrently to access clusters and nodes, and with two links configured at each node XYLOS supports automatic recovery. XYLOS provides SEMAPHORES for intertask synchronization; a message passing system (Inter-Task Communication), for passing information among tasks; and an Event Message System, which lets an application program monitor the DOS/XYLOS event state for the active task. Prices start at $86. Contact Tampa ModTech, Inc., P.O. Box 261465, Tampa, FL 33685, (813) 882-9795.
Lattice Introduces PenBase Database Management Library
Lattice, Inc., has announced Pen-Base, a database management library for pen-based computer applications. The library allows programmers to manipulate dBase compatible files using C functions that supplement GRiD's PenRight! Pro Software Development Kit. The PenBase library provides 85 functions directly callable from C.PenBase functions allow programmers to: build file management systems using ISAM, manage files compatible with the dBASE III PLUS file structure, and simplify the transfer of data between the screen and a database file. PenBase is priced at $495 and does not require royalites or runtime licenses. Contact Lattice, Inc., 3010 Woodcreek Dr., Suite A, Downer's Grove, IL 60515, (708) 769-4060; FAX: (708) 769-4083.
Classic Software Supports Novell Btrieve with New Products
Classic Software, Incorporated has released four products supporting Novell Btrieve v5.1: Btrv++ v2.0, CBtrv, Btrvgen++, and VBtrv. Btrv++, is a C++ class library for Novell Btrieve v5.1, and it supports Windows, MS-DOS and OS/2 with a common interface providing portability between all three environments and all memory models. Btrvgen++, is a Windows-based database code generation system for Btrv++. Btrvgen++ generates ANSI C++ classes derived from Btrv++ classes.CBtrv is a C library supporting Novell Brtieve. CBtrv was written in C++ with a C interface layer and provides object-oriented capabilities to C developers. VBtrv combines a DLL written in C/C++ with Visual Basic interface code modules, for access to Novell Btrieve from Visual Basic.
The C/C++ libraries can be used with MSC 7.0, Borland C++ 3.x, and other ANSI C++ compilers. There are no royalty fees, and sources are included. Contact Classic Software Incorporated, 3542 Pheasant Run Circle, Suite 8, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, (313) 677-0732; FAX: (313) 677-0732.
Intermetrics Toolkit Supports Motorola IDP System
Intermetrics Microsystems Software, Inc., has announced the InterTools IDP Toolkit for the Integrated Development Platform (IDP) recently introduced by Motorola. The Toolkit includes an optimizing ANSI C compiler, Assembler, Utilities, and the XDB Source Debugger. The Toolkit from Intermetrics is pre-configured to work directly with the MON68 debug monitor, also from Intermetrices, which is shipped pre-installed on the Motorola IDP.The Motorola IDP provides (for under $1000) a development system for building M68000 family-based products, with a platform board, a CPU module, MON68, and demonstration software. Intermetrics toolkit provides software development tools compatible with the IDP which support the entire M68000 family, including the EC series and the CPU32-based controllers such as the 68332. The ANSI C optimizing compiler produces distinct code for each processor in the Motorola 68000 family. The toolkit also includes Motorola-compatible macro assemblers, and a set of programming utilities, including linking locator, formatter, librarian, and symbol list utility. The XDB Debugger permits debugging from the host computer system, while programs run real-time on the IDP. XDP supports breakpoints; single-stepping at C or assembly level; source code, registers, and stack displays; data access; macros and aliases; record and playback; simulated target I/O; and pop-up windows for status information and online help.
IDPs for the MC68EC030 are available from Motorola now, with planned releases for additional M68000 processors in the near future. For information on the InterTools IDP Toolkit, contact Intermetrics Microsystems Software, Inc., 733 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138-1002 (800) 356-3594; FAX: (617) 868-2843.
Storm Technology releases JPEG Compression Engine
Storm Techonology has updated its developer tools with a JPEG compression engine. The JPEC-compliant compression engine implements striping. Striping lets applications perform JPEG function in the background on multiple images, so users can continue using their application's other features while the JPEG operations are performed. With striping, applications can also compress/decompress large image files in limited RAM without the overhead of virtual memory. If an image does not include a thumbnail, the compression engine can create a thumbnail and display it on the fly. The compression engine provides routines which can be incorporated into any application written in C or capable of calling C routines. Contact Storm Technology, 1861 Landings Dr., Mountain View, CA 94043, (415) 691-6600; FAX: (415) 691-9825.
Empress Releases RDBMS Version 4.8 for DOS
Empress Software, Inc. has expanded its Relational Database Management System, Empress v4.8 for MS-DOS. An Empress representative described the new version as "Putting all the development tools of our UNIX version into a DOS format...." Empress v4.8 offers a host language C kernel interface that allow developers to write complex applications in C. While Empress 4.8 is a single-user program, it can compile sharable 4GL code allowing developers to migrate applications to UNIX machines for use in networked, multi-platform environments. Other features include ANSI standard SQL, a report writer, object-oriented capabilities, and multi-media data types. Contact Empress Software, Inc., 6401 Golden Triangle Dr., Suite 220, Greenbelt, MD 20770, (301) 220-1919; FAX: (301) 220-1997.
Rainbow Technologies Introduces SentinelSuperPro Hardware Key
Rainbow Technologies, Inc., has introduced SentinelSuperPro hardware key, a software protection device for DOS and Windows which combines multiple algorithms and read/write memory in one key. The SentinelSuperPro contains 128 bytes of read/write memory organized as 16 64-bit words. The memory cells can be used as time or execution counters, and they can be programmed with customer information, serial numbers, or passwords. Proprietary algorithm descriptors can be stored in the key, allowing it to return a transformed data stream to an application. Multiple (or modular) applications can be protected by assigning each package its own algorithm. SentinelSuperPro Evaluation Kits are available for $30. Contact Rainbow Technologies, Inc., 9292 Jeronimo Rd., Irvine, CA 92718, (714) 454-2100 or (800) 852-8569; FAX: (714) 454-8557.
CenterLine Releases Object Center 2.0
CenterLine Software, Inc., relased ObjectCenter 2.0, an upgrade of its UNIX C++ programming environment. ObjectCenter 2.0 is a C and C++ mixed-language development environment which provides C programmers a migration path to C++ and object-oriented programming ObjectCenter 2.0 supports rapid prototyping, software reusability and increased modularity, without sacrificing existing investments in C.ObjectCenter 2.0 supports software engineering and development activities, including prototyping, design, coding, testing, deployment and maintenance. ObjectCenter's C and C++ mixed-language development capabilty allows incremental adoption of C++ and the preservation of C code. In addition to C++ development capabilities, it includes the full range of C development capabilities found in CenterLine's UNIX C programming environment, CodeCenter. ObjectCenter 2.0 includes the CenterLine C++ compiler, and offer pre-compilation of header files on UNIX. Pre-compilation of header files supports software reuse, by improving performance when working with large libraries of components. Additional features include enhanced debugging and support for C++ templates, demand-driven generation for scalability to large C++ applications, object-code runtime error checking, dynamic code and data visualization capabilities, and support for both the OPENLOOK and Motif interfaces.
ObjectCenter 2.0 is available for SUN-4/SPARC workstation from Sun Microsystems and the HP Apollo 9000 Series 700 PA-RISC worstations. ObjectCenter 2.0 is priced at $3,995. ContactCenterLine Software, Inc., Corporate Headquarters, 10 Fawcett St., Cambridge, MA 021138-1110, (617)498-3000; FAX:(617)868-6655.
Cactus Logic Debugging System Supports Siemens SAB Microcontroller
Cactus Logic has announced that its Integrated Debugging System (IDS) for embedded systems, supports the Siemens SAB 80C166 16-bit microcontroller and the Siemens, Franklin, and BSO/Tasking assemblers and C compilers. The PC-based IDS provides integrated editing, target assembly, and debugging to support embedded systems development, and includes features such as source or symbolic disassembly display, trace, watch windows, breakpoints, external signal trigger, real-time operation, histograms for performance analysis, editable memory and register displays, and simulated I/O. The IDS is also available for the Intel 8051, Motorola 68HC11 and Zilog Z80 microprocessors. Contact Cactus Logic, 180 N. Vinedo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107, (800) 847-1998 or (818) 796-1773; FAX (818) 796-6011.
Tom Sawyer Adds to Graph Layout Toolkit
Tom Sawyer Software Corporation introduced two additions to the Graph Layout Toolkit: the Graph Layout Toolkit for SunNet Mananger and the Circular Layout Library. Both additions are designed to automate graph layout in network management applications. The Graph Layout Toolkit can automate layout of network information stored in the SunNet Manager database, using the Circular and Hierarchical Layout library facilities. The Graph Layout Toolkit's design offers real-time, automated graph layout services through a set of extensible class libraries written in C++ and ANSI C Application Programmer Interfaces (API). Contact Tom Sawyer Software Corporation, 1824B Fourth St., Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 848-0853; FAX (510) 848-0854.
Guidance Technologies Introduces Choreographer 3.0
Guidance Technologies has introduced Choreographer 3.0, a tool for developing cooperative computing, client/server applications, and text to GUI conversions. Choreographer supports both IBM OS/2 and Microsoft Windows, with applications which are binary compatible between the platforms. Choreographer supports OS/2 2.0's full 32-bit architecture, and IBM's CU 91-widget control set including: sliders, spin button, note book, container, and drag and drop. Choreographer can integrate with existing programs in C, COBOL, and other languages, and also provides enhanced SQL database encapsulation. Choreographer's Display Object Editor is available for Windows. Contact Guidance Technologies, 800 Vinial St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212. (412) 231-1300; FAX: (412) 231-2076.
Statistical Sciences Ships S-Plus 3.1
Statistical Sciences, Inc., has begun shipping Version 3.1 of S-Plus, the company's data analysis and statistics software for UNIX workstations and 386/486 PCs. S-Plus combines more than 1,200 statistical, math, and analysis functions with an object-oriented programming language. New features include faster execution while using less memory, QC charting, PostScript color support, and additional mathematical computing functions. S-Plus 3.1 is compatible with S+INTERFACE which allows users to call data analysis functions from other C applications and to create custom menu interfaces. Contact Statistical Sciences, Inc., 1700 Westlake Ave. N, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98109, (206)283-8802; FAX: (206) 283-8691; E-mail: mktg@statsci.com.
Build Block Software Offers Source Coded for CAD/CAM C Libraries
Building Block Software, Inc., has begun offering source code for all three of its CAD/CAM Developer Kits (CCDK). The kits are C function libraries which support standard CAD/CAM operations such as accessing DXF files and working with 2-D and 3-D CAD geometry. With source, CCDK users can debug by tracing into CCDK routines, port their applications to platform using ANSI-standard C compilers, and satisfy government contracts requiring full source format. CCDKs can be used for stand-alone applications or in concert with CAD/CAM systems, including AutoCAD, CADKEY, Intergraph Microstation, and Computervision's CV/DORS. Supported platforms include MS-DOS, UNIX, Macintosh, Windows 3.x, Windows NT and others. Contact Building Block Software, Inc., 371 Moody St., Waltham, MA 02154, (617) 899-4350; FAX: (617) 899-4399.
GE Advanced Concepts Center Announces OMTool
GE Advance Concepts Center has announced OMTool for the PC. Based on the original OMTool, the new product is an interactive, data-modeling tool that supports developing object-oriented applications. OMTool automates building a graphical model of an application, updating the model, adding implementation details, and generating data structures and program skeletons for object-oriented languages. Additional features include moving model elements; maintaining connectivity and logical structure; generating object-oriented code for C++ and DSM languages; diagram output for Postscript, Interleaf, and Framework; and a debugging interface. Contact GE Advanced Concepts Center, 640 Freedom Business Center, P.O. Box 1561, King of Prussia, PA 19406, (800) 438-7246 or (215) 992-6200; FAX: (215) 992-6299.
Phar Lap Releases Version 2.0 of QuickStart
Phar Lap Software, Inc., has released QuickStart for Windows NT Version 2.0. QuickStart lets developers build Win32s applications under DOS/Windows 3.1. QuickStart 2.0 is compatible with the Microsoft's Win32 SDK, so developers can use Microsoft's 32-bit Windows NT tools including: C/C++ compiler, linker, librarian, and resource compiler, while running MS-DOS or WIndows 3.1. Phar Lap also announced that Microsoft FoxPro 2.5 for MS-DOS incorporates their 386/DOS Extender, enabling FoxPro to operate in 32-bit protected mode. 386/DOS Extender is compatible with the DPMI, VCPI, and XMS specifications, so FoxPro 2.5 can run under a variey of environments including all modes of Microsoft Windows. Contact Phar Lap Software, Inc., 60 Aberdeen Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138, (617) 661-1510; FAX: (617) 876-2972.
IRI Adds Multi-threading and High-Level Syntax to COSORT
Information Resources, Inc., has announced two enhancements to its UNIX sorting tool, COSORT Version 2.5. The new version adds multithreading (cosortmt) and a mainframe sort control language (sortcl). The cosortmt feature allows multiple sorts to be executed from the same input stream and throughput is further improved on multiprocessor platforms where each program can have its own processor. The sortcl interface is based on the DEC (VAX) VMS Sort Utility's selection and report language. sortcl recognizes EBCDIC and can serve as a general purpose report generator. COSORT is 88 Open certified. Contact Information Resources, Inc., 319 Decker Rd., M/S RR1, Craryville, NY 12521, (800) 333-SORT or (518) 851-2815; FAX: (518) 851-9822; E-mail: cosort@iri.com.
NCR Announces NICE Windows Application Development Tool
NCR Corporation has released a Windows-based graphical user interface development tool, NICE. NICE (Natural Interface for Computing Environments) is a software development kit designed to work wtih Microsoft's C and Visual Basic, and runs under Windows 3.1. NICE consists of a set of software tools, objects, and human interface design principles that provide a framework for designing more intuitive interfaces.NICE includes a library of custom controls, such as an edit box, keypads, multifunction buttons, and graphic buttons. The product is packaged with the NICE Human Interface Design Guide, which was created by a team of NCR human factors engineers employing user-centered design priciples. Through a series of checklists, the guide directs developers toward (according to its rules) better interfaces for performance and ease of use.
Applications created with NICE can be used with touchscreen, mouse and pen input. According to NCR, in one case study, using NICE reduced retail employee training on an application from two hours to twenty minutes and those employees required 69% less help after training. NICE is best suited for computing environments where tasks are structured and repetitive. There are no royalty or runtime fees. NICE is priced at $295. NICE comes with 60 days telephone support. Addtional technical support packages are available. Contact NCR Corportation, 2651 Satellite Blvd., Duluth, GA 30136, (800) 243-6423; FAX: (404) 623-7136.
Vermont Creative Software Introduces Vermont Views Plus
Vermont Creative Software has introduced Vermont Views Plus, a new edition of Vermont Views. This cross-platform development tool supports MS-DOS extenders for C-based, 32-bit applications. Vermont Views Plus can create a working protype of an application, test the prototype interactively, and then convert it into C source code, and port royality-free "front ends" across multiple platforms such as MS-DOS, OS/2, UNIX, POSIX, QNX, and VMS. Vermont Views Plus includes the Vermont Views Source Code Generator which translates Vermont Views Designer resource files into C source code, a Report Generator utility, and a System Administrator utility. Vermont Views Plus can work with database systems which have a C interface. Contact Vermont Creative Software Inc., Pinnacle Meadows, Richford, VT 05476, (802) 848-7731 or (800) 242-1114; FAX: (802) 848-3502.
Virtual Technologies Ports SENTINEL Debugging Environment
Virtual Technologies Incorporated has announced the new ports for the SENTINEL Debugging Environment: HP 9000 Model 7xx, IBM RS/6000, NCR UNIX, and SCO UNIX, and Open Desk Top (ODT). SENTINEL is designed to assist C/C++ programmers with debugging problems with dynamic memory. SENTINEL traps memory errors, traces stack and reports the source file, function name, and line numbers of offending statements. SENTINEL includes reporting capabilites that reduce the output volume, producing more manageable warning and error reports. Virtual Technologies also appointment of Engineering Software Ltd. as its European distributor. Contact Virtual Technologies Incorporated, 46030 Manekin Plaza, Suite 160, Dulles, VA 20166, (703) 430-9247; FAX: (703) 450-4560.
ImageSoft Announces Products and Publishing Agreements
As the result of a publishing agreement with J Systems, Inc, ImageSoft Incorporated has released Version 2.0 of Object/Designer. ImageSoft also announced Imaging/Objects 2.0, a C++ imaging toolkit, for Microsoft C/C++ and Windows 3.1. An agreement between VZ Corp and ImageSoft will allow ImageSoft to distribute VZ Programmer, an interactive C/C++ programming environment for Windows and OS/2 applications.Object/Designer 2.0 is an extensible C++, C, and Pascal application generator for Windows. Features include the ability to generate custom source code, user code regeneration, and an enhanced source driver scripting language. Object/Designer supports many libraries, including C++, C, Pascal, Borland C++/ObjectWindows, Borland C++/Common View, Microsoft C++/Common View, Microsoft C++/MFC and InmarkzApp for various compilers. Contact ImageSoft Incorporated, 2 Haven Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050, (516) 767-2233; FAX: (516) 767-9067.
NEXUS Releases VGA Animate 1.0
NEXUS Software has released VGA Animate 1.0, a set of C programming tools for video animation in the DOS environment. VGA Animate 1.0 uses the undocumented page switching mode sometimes known as Mode X.Mode X is available on all VGA and SVGA video cards. The mode provides page flipping functions, off-screen image storage memory, square pixels and parallel pixel processing. VGA Animate 1.0 tools have been optimized for animation and the Mode X environment.VGA Animate 1.0 contains over one hundred functions for creating, editing and animating images. The package provides animation at 320 x 240 resolution in 256 colors. Other features include: .PCX file format support, font editing capabilities, basic sound and timing functions, special effects such as dissolves and fades, palette manipulation funtions, support for both Microsoft and Borland C compilers, and mouse and joy stick support.
A demo disk, including demonstration programs and the command library is available for evaluation. Animate 1.0 is priced at $40 on a royalty free basis. Source code is available for an additional $30. NEXUS Software, P.O. Box 1126, Milwaukee, WI 53234-1126, (414) 321-6792.
Cray Research MPP System Plans to include IMSL Software Libraries
Cray research announced that its massively parallel processing (MPP) system will use mathematical software libraries from IMSL, Inc. These libraries consist of 900 optimized, FORTRAN mathematical and statistical subroutines, divided into two collections: MATH/LIBRARY, for applications in general applied mathematics and special math functions, and STAT/LIBRARY, for analyzing and presenting statistical data. Contact Cray Research, (612) 683-7133.
Rogue Wave Acquires Commonbase
Rogue Wave Software, Inc. has acquired Commonbase, a C++ class library interface to relational databases. The product will be renamed DB.h++. This product has been marketed in Europe as Commonbase by Glockenspiel (now Computer Associates) and in the U.S. as Commonbase through ImageSoft. DB.h++ is available in both object and source code versions. Contact Rogue Wave Software, Inc, P.O. Box 2328, Corvallis, OR 97339, (503) 754-3010; FAX (503) 757-6650.
MetaWare Provides C Complier for AT&T Hobbit Processor
MetaWare Incorporated announced a relationship with AT&T Microelectronics in which MetaWare will provide it's High C compiler products as development tools for AT&T's Hobbit processor. These products include cross compilers, assemblers, linkers and other tools to develop applications on MS-DOS. MetaWare also endorsed IBM's System Object Model (SOM), a technology for packaging software objects. Contact MetaWare Incorporated, 2161 Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5706, (408) 429-6382; FAX: (408) 429-9273.
XOX Releases SHAPES Directly To End-Users
XOX Corporation has released SHAPES, it's geometric computing sub-system directly to end-users. SHAPES extends C and LISP programming environments, providing a wide variety of data types and over 175 operators specific to geometric computing. Contact XOX Corporation Technical Support, 2 Appletree Square, Minneapolis, MN 55425, (612) 854-3087; FAX: (612) 854-6337; E-mail: shapes@xox.kksys.com.
UniPress Distrubutes Chameleon for MS-WIndows
UniPress Software Inc., has announced that is distrubuting NetManage, Inc's Chameleon. Chameleon is a TCP/IP communications package designed for Microsoft Windows that requires only 6K of base memory. Chameleon is based on a Windows Dynamic Link Library. Chameleon has an optional NFS facility that provides both client and server operations. Contact UniPress Software Inc., 2025 Lincoln Highway, Edison, NJ 08817, (908) 287-2100; FAX: (908) 287-4929.