MetaWare Compiler Available for UnixWare
MetaWare Incorporated has released its High C compiler for Univel's UnixWare, supporting both the Personal Edition and the Application Server. High C supports code based on ANSI C and AT&T Portable C Compiler (pcc) standards.High C for UNIX SVR4 is $895. Contact MetaWare Incorporated, 2161 Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-5706, (408) 429-6382; FAX: (408) 429-9273.
STI Expands Universal Component System
Software Transformation, Inc. (STI) has released the Connectivity Series, an expansion to its Universal Component System (UCS) multiplatform development system. The Connectivity Series, together with UCS's Foundation Series (operating system services) and Interface Series (graphical user interface), provide a broad, multiplatform API, with support that includes Windows, UNIX, NT, OS/2, and Macintosh, and compatibility with C, C++, and Pascal compilers.The Connectivity Series provides for interprocess communication, messaging, object linking and embedding (OLE), clipboard management, Apple Edition Manager (Publish and Subscribe), and AppleEvents. The components are hand-crafted on each platform.
STI has also announced a UnixWare version of its Universal Component System. Contact Software Transformation, Inc., 1601 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd., Suite 100, Cupertino, CA 95014, (408) 973-8081; FAX: (408) 973-0989.
Lattice Releases PenBase
Lattice, Inc. has released PenBase, a database management library for pen-based computer applications. The library allows programmers to create, assess, and update files that are dBASE compatible by using C functions that supplement GRiD's PenRight! Pro Software Development Kit.The PenBase library includes 85 functions that can be called directly from a C program. PenBase functions were designed with three goals to support pen-based database applications in an MS-DOS environment: they allow programmers to build file management systems which use indexed sequential access method (ISAM), they integrate many of the tasks required to transfer data between the screen and database files, and they create and manage files which are compatible with the dBase III PLUS file structure. Specific functions that integrate the database with the pen application include the ability to link fields, controls and lists directly to the database, and the ability to load fields or controls with values from the database records.
PenBase is $495 and does not require royalties or runtime licenses. Contact Lattice, Inc., 3010 Woodcreek Dr., Suite A, Downers Grove, IL 60515, (708) 769-4060; FAX: (708) 769-4083.
Liant Software Releases Development Tools for UnixWare
Liant Software has released three products, LPI-C, LPI-C++, and C++/Views, that support Univel's UnixWare, a Novell NetWare-ready operating system based on UNIX SVR4.2. LPI-C is an ANSI C compiler for developing UnixWare applications for 386, 486, and Sun SPARC platforms. LPI-C passes both the FIPS-160 Perennial and the Plum Hall ANSI C Validation Suites. LPI-C uses Liant's global optimizer that optimizes an entire compilation unit. LPI-C users can select either the standard UNIX header files and libraries or the LPI-C ANSI runtime libraries.LPI-C++ is a 32-bit compiler implementation of the C++ object-oriented development environment based on The Annotated C++ Reference Manual by Ellis and Stroustrup. LPI-C++ is compatible with cfront v1.2, v2.0, v2.1, ANSI C, and K&R C. LPI-C++ includes a complete implementation of the v2.0 iostream library and the complex class library. LPI-C++ v1.1 is bundled with the RogueWave tool.h++ class library.
C++/Views is a C++ class library for GUIs supporting UNIX/Motif, Microsoft Windows, and OS/2 Presentation Manager. C++/Views provides compiler independence and includes C++/Browse, a source code browser and editor for building C++ applications and creating C++ classes.
Liant also announced Fortran, COBOL, and PL/1 tools. The single user price is $595 for LPI-C, $1,295 for LPI-C++, and $1,495 for C++/Views UNIX/Motif version. Contact Liant Software Corporation, 959 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01701-4613, (508) 872-8700; FAX: (508) 626-2221.
Blaise Computing Announces Control Palette/NC
Blaise Computing Inc. has announced Control Palette/NC for Windows application development. Control Palette/NC lets programmers customize the appearances of the Windows nonclient area. Borders, title bars, and menu bars can be given a colorful, three-dimensional appearance.The capabilities of Control Palette/NC are embodied in a DLL, so it can be used with languages or environments that can access DLLs. Control Palette/NC is shipped with object-oriented libraries for OWL (both Borland C++ and Pascal) and for Microsoft MFC application frameworks.
Control Palette/NC is packaged with a reference manual that describes customization of the nonclient area, with examples in both C and Pascal, bitmaps that can be used as is or modified, and all source code. Control Palette/NC is $169 and Blaise Computing provides "an unconditional, 60-day, money-back guarantee." Contact Blaise Computing Inc., 819 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710, (510) 540-5441; FAX: (510) 540-1938.
Symantec Upgrades Zortech C++
Symantec Corporation has upgraded two versions of its Zortech C++ compiler: Zortech C++ v3.1 for MS-DOS and Windows v3.1, and Zortech C++ v3.1 for OS/2 v2.0. Zortech C++ v3.1 is compliant with AT&T cfront C++ v3.0 and ANSI C, and provides full 32-bit and advanced numerics support. Zortech C++ v3.1 provides a true implementation of templates. Zortech C++ v3.1 conforms to the IEEE-754 floating-point standards and NCEG 91-015 draft for numerical extensions.Zortech C++ v3.1 for MS-DOS and Windows v3.1 comes with the MultiScope Debuggers and the Whitewater Resource Toolkit. MultiScope Debuggers are Windows-hosted, C++ debuggers. Whitewater Resource Toolkit allows users to create or customize dialogue boxes, cursors, icons, menus, and buttons. This feature allows programmers to design the look and feel of a Windows program. Zortech C++ v3.1 includes support for multimedia, Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE), pen, and TrueType.
Zortech C++ v3.1 for OS/2 v2.0 provides optimized, native 32-bit code generation. A mature, global optimizer aids users to produce tight code.
The new versions of Zortech C++ are $499, with discounts for registered users. Contact Symantec Corporation, 10201 Torre Ave., Cupertino, CA 95014-2132, (408) 253-9600; FAX: (408) 253-4092 or (408) 252-4694.
WNDX Corporation Upgrades WNDX Development Tools
WNDX Corporation has upgraded its WNDX development tools for building portable Motif applications. WNDX's OPUS is an interactive visual resource builder that allows the user to build resource definitions for menus, dialogs, icons, cursors, color palettes, strings, and patterns without writing code. WNDX's Object with Attributes Lists attaches callback code to the GUI resources. WINDX's "superset" approach has lead to over 1000 functions and attributes, supported through the WNDX's API on several platforms.Other features of WNDX include interactive GUI design tools, open access to native services, user control over look and feel, and GUI portability. WNDX also allows users to build modularity from one application to another. Application components from existing WNDX applications can be reused in other applications. The cost is $695 and there are no runtime royalties. Platforms supported include Motif, WIndows, Macintosh, OPENLOOK, and MS-DOS. Contact WNDX Corporation, (403) 244-0995; BBS: (403) 244-1151.
SES Announces SES/objectbench
Scientific and Engineering Software, Inc. has announced SES/objectbench, an object-oriented analysis (OOA) toolset for developing object-oriented analysis models. SES/objectbench consists of a graphical modeling tool for creating OOA models, and an animated simulator for examining the dynamic behavior of OOA models.SES/objectbench is based on the Shlaer-Mellor method and offers on-screen animation and dynamic checking of OOA models. SES/objectbench's design capture capability provides for static and dynamic verification. SES/objectbench is available on Sun SPARC platforms. SES/objectbench Graphical Modeling is $4,900 and SES/objectbench Animated Simulation is $14,500. Contact Scientific and Engineering Software, Inc., 4301 Westbank Dr., Building A, Austin, TX 78746-6564, (512) 328-5544; FAX: (512) 327-6646.
Reasoning Systems Ships REFINE/FORTRAN v1.2
Reasoning Systems and Interactive Development Environments, Inc. have upgraded REFINE/FORTRAN, a reverse engineering tool. REFINE/FORTRAN can be used to move FORTRAN code into design diagrams in Software through Pictures (StP), an analysis and design toolset from IDE. Developers can edit the design diagrams and generate standard C code templates from the completed design.REFINE/FORTRAN v1.2 costs $4,900 per user on the Sun SPARC workstations. Customers also need IDE's Structured Design, C navigator, and Design Generator for C, priced at $5,000, $2,000 and $6,000, respectively. Contact Reasoning Systems, 3260 Hillview Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304, (415) 494-6201; FAX: (415) 494-8053.
Computer Innovation Upgrades DEBUG*2000
Computer Innovation, Inc. has upgraded DEBUG*2000, its C/C++ debugger. DEBUG*2000 v3.1 features include shared library debugging, debug running process, and support for multiprocessor products such as the NCR 3450/3550 and Unisys U6000.DEBUG*2000 provides windows that allow multiple views of the C or C++ program being debugged, including Source, Local, Global, Stack, Dump, Register, Disassembly, Threads, Help, and a "Watch" window for user-selected data. The selected windows are updated as the program executes. Pop-up lists and menus are used on files, functions, types, variables, and objects. DEBUG*2000 provides C++ support, including classes and methods.
DEBUG*2000 is available for UNIX 386/486 platforms. Contact Computer Innovations, Inc., 980 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724, (800) 922-0169 or (908) 542-5920; FAX: (908) 542-6121.
Softool Corp. Releases CCC/Pro
Softool Corporation has released CCC/Pro, which integrates software change and configuration management with software problem management. CCC/Pro functions as a problem management tracking tool, allowing users to customize the management of incoming calls and software problems via electronic forms. CCC/Pro has the ability to continually interface with CCC/Manager, which manages software changes, from development through maintenance.CCC/Pro taps into e-mail packages for communication about problems and changes. CCC/Pro relies on commmercial RDBMS systems, allowing users SQL reporting capabilities. CCC/Pro supports UNIX, Digital, IBM, and PCs. Contact Softool Corporation, 340 S. Kellogg Ave., Goleta, CA 93117, (805) 683-5777; FAX: (805) 683-4105.
The Khoros Group Upgrades Khoros
The Khoros Group has announced plans for Khoros v2.0, its software development environment for data processing, graphics, and visualization. Khoros consists of programming toolkits, sample toolboxes and programming tools. Khoros includes programs which solve problems in specific areas such as medical imaging, remote sensing, and numerical analysis. The programming tools provide users with direct manipulation, graphical user interface building, automatic code generation, data flow visual programming, and interactive configuration management. Plans call for the upgrade to be released in the summer of 1993. Contact The Khoros Group, University of New Mexico, Rm 110, EECE Bldg., Albuquerque, NM 87131, (505) 277-6563; E-mail: khoros-request@chama.eece.unm.edu.
AutoTester Releases AutoTester for OS/2
AutoTester, Inc. has released AutoTester for OS/2 which allows users to create and maintain automated test scripts for IBM OS/2 Presentation Manager-compatible applications. AutoTester's script language and approach allow test cases to be created in advance of code availability. Test cases and scenarios can be documented and stored in text files as they are developed. Prepared tests are executed at machine speeds.AutoTester for OS/2 is a structured, modular approach and operates at the Presentation Manager level. The cost is $5000 a copy. Contact AutoTester, Inc., 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 1300, Dallas, TX 75206, (800) 328-1196; FAX: (214) 750-9668.
Softbridge Announces OS/2 Testing Product
Softbridge, Inc. has announced its Automated Test Facility (ATF) WorkStation, a standalone version of its networked testing product. ATF WorkStation is designed for testing OS/2 Presentation Manager applications. Test plans codified as a set of test "scripts" can be run throughout the development cycle.AFT WorkStation supports a record-playback facility that captures all keystrokes and mouse movements in editable tapes. The built-in scripts can interact with an application through window controls to test the nonuser-interface aspects. Other features include text screen and window text file comparisons, handling timing issues in PC-mainframe interaction, and the use of existing data tables to test an application. Contact Softbridge, Inc., 125 CambridgePark Dr., Cambridge, MA 02140, (617) 576-2257; FAX: (617) 864-7747.
SuiteSoftware Shipping SuiteTalk for OS/2
SuiteSoftware has begun shipping its Distributed Message Bus Environment, SuiteTalk, for the OS/2 operating system. TCP/IP will be supported initially, with plans for additional protocols. SuiteTalk is a message-based, interprocess communication environment which provides an API to encapsulate hardware and operating systems, network protocols and topography. SuiteTalk also provides a Name Service based on OSI's X.500 standard and a Security Service based on MIT's Kerberos work.Suite Talk supports Sun, HP, DEC, NeXT, and IBM workstations. A port to Microsoft's Windows is under development. SuiteTalk prices for OS/2 start at $375. Site licenses are available. Contact SuiteSoftware, 7777 Alvarado Rd., Suite 308, La Mesa, CA 91941, (619) 698-7550; FAX: (619) 698-7567.
Sound Horizons Introduces SpeakEz
Sound Horizons has introduced SpeakEz C++ Libraries, which add sound capabilities to Windows applications. With SpeakEz, programmers can build audio feedback and sound effects into applications, while avoiding the Windows MCI interface. SpeakEZ is a collection of C++ classes that provide transparent access to the Multi-media Extension in Microsoft Windows. The Media Control Interface (MCI) class provides support for manipulating WAVE, MIDI, and CD-Audio sound. A Librarian class is provided for managing the storage, data compression, and retrieval of media files using a RIFF file format. A sound Controller class provides an interface for playing and recording sound files. The Composition class provides support for the construction of complex sound function sequences. Timer and Joystick classes are also part of SpeakEz. SpeakEz includes sample applications that demonstrate typical uses for each class.SpeakEz C++ Class Libraries are compatible with Borland C++ v3.1 and Microsoft C/C++ v7.0. The cost is $99 for static and dynamic libraries. Royalty free source code licenses are available for $249. Contact Sound Horizons, P.O. Box 6625, Holliston, MA 01746, (508) 643-2882.
PEER Networks Upgrades Multi-MIB SNMP Agent
PEER Networks has upgraded its Multi-MIB SNMP Agent and Development Environment and has added an MS-DOS version. Added features for v1.5 include ANSI C compatibility for greater portability, increased trap generation flexibility, separately specifiable MIB extensions, and the ability to distribute agents and subagents across different processors. Multi-MIB SNMP Agent allows different programs to implement different portions of the MIB. If a managed application crashes, it won't take the rest of the MIB with it.Multi-MIB SNMP Agent includes the agent software, an interface library, and PEER'S MIB compiler, which transforms class definitions into management interface code. Multi-MIB SNMP Agent has been ported to environments including Sun O/S, Wind River's VxWorks, Apollo's Domain OS, and Lynx. Contact PEER Networks, 3375 Scott Blvd., Suite 100, Santa Clara, CA 95054, (408) 727-4111; FAX: (408) 727-4410.
FlashTek Introduces FlashView
FlashTek, Inc. has introduced FlashView, an upgraded version of the Zortech debugger, ZDB. FlashView adds support for X-32VM and Microsoft C7. FlashView retains the features of ZDM such as multiple debugging windows; automatic display of local variables; C++ name unmangling; expansion of structures; runtime memory protection; dual monitor debugging; runtime variable modification; and an "unlimited" number of breakpoints. When an exception occurs, FlashView places the cursor on the related source line in the program. Users can debug multi-megabyte executables with multi-megabytes of data.FlashView costs $250, or $150 for FlashTek's X-32VM customers, including support for both Zortech and Microsoft. Contact FlashTek, Inc., 121 Sweet Ave., Moscow, ID 83843, (208) 882-6893; FAX: (208) 882-7275; email: flashtek@proto.com.
P&PI Releases Intelligent Null Modem
Pryor and Pryor Inc. has released the Intelligent Null Modem (INM) for C or assembly language programmers. The INM uses a 386/486 PC to emulate a data link. Users can simulate a pair of modems connected via a telephone link, or any direct connect link between RS 232 ports. Users can control data error rates and line fault conditions on the simulated link. The emulation is programmable by means of a script control language and enables the users to test communication software under controlled error condition and normal condition.INM costs $229 with cable or $169 for the program only. Contact Pryor and Pryor Inc., 602-1230 Comox St., Vancouver, B.C., Canada, (604) 669-2609.
ACCENT ToolKit Supports Motif and OpenWindows
National Information Systems, Inc. has announced ACCENT ToolKit, a Motif to OPEN LOOK reengineering tool. ACCENT ToolKit is an Application Programming Interface (API) supporting both the OPEN LOOK and Motif Graphical User Interface (GUI) standards without application recoding.ACCENT ToolKit v1.0 provides both Motif v1.1 and Open Windows v3.0 support. Applications currently supporting Motif on Sun Microsystems workstations running Solaris v1.0 and v2.0 can support OPEN LOOK by compiling and linking the application with ACCENT ToolKit. With ACCENT ToolKit, maintaining a single version of source code for a Motif-based application suffices to produce versions for both GUIs. Support can be switched between either GUI standard at runtime, with an argument passed on the command line which starts the application.
ACCENT ToolKit can substitute for a Motif license. Executable programs linked with ACCENT ToolKit do not require an on-going royalty commitment to NIS. Contact National Information Systems, Inc., 4040 Moorpark Ave., Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95117-1852, (800) 441-5758 or (408) 985-7100; FAX: (408) 246-3127.
EAGLE Releases Disk Management Tool for UNIX
EAGLE Software, Inc. has released DISK_PAK for UNIX, a disk defragmenter, optimizer, and management tool. DISK_PAK allows in-place clean-up of fragmented disks as well as clustering of frequently accessed information. DISK_PAK supports online file viewing, displaying file system fragmentation graphically without interrupting normal processing. Visual display of fragmentation information can be used to determine when file system optimization should be scheduled.DISK_PAK has an X-Window graphical user interface, and includes an online help utility. DISK_PAK supports character-based terminals and RAID 5 disk architecture. DISK_PAK supports these platforms: Sun SPARCstations with SunOS v4.1.x, SCO OPEN DESKTOP with SCO UNIX V/386, Data General AViiON with DG/UX v5.4.x. The price starts at $295. Contact EAGLE Software, 123 Indiana Ave., P.O. Box 16, Salina, KS, 67402-0016, (913) 823-7257; FAX: (913) 823-6185.
MicroQuill Ships SmartHeap v1.5
Microquill Software Publishing, Inc. has begun shipping SmartHeap v1.5, a dynamic library link (DLL) for memory management in Microsoft Windows v3.x applications. SmartHeap provides a fixed-size allocator that manages standard, portable allocation and free-lists; APIs including ANSI malloc, calloc, realloc, and free for C; and operators new and delete for C++. SmartHeap costs $395, or $500 with source code. Contact MicroQuill Software Publishing, Inc., 4900 25th Ave. NE, Suite 206, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 525-8218; FAX: (206) 525-8309.
McCabe Ports Tool Set to Solaris
McCabe & Associates have ported their Tool Set to run on Sun Microsystems Solaris v2.1. The McCabe tools are integrated software development tools for forward/reverse engineering, part of IBM's CASE Solution Workbench. The tools are built around Battlemap, which analyzes source code and calculates the McCabe complexity metrics. Five additional tools complete the set: BattlePlan, Analysis of Complexity Tool, CodeBreaker, McCabe Instrumentation Tool, and McCabe Slice Tool. The tools support symmetric multiprocessing and multithreading. Contact McCabe & Associates, 5501 Twin Knolls Rd., Suite 111, Columbia, MD 21045, (800) 638-6316; FAX: (410) 995-1528.
ONTOS Ships ONTOS DMP
ONTOS, Inc. has begun shipping ONTOS Distributed Multimedia Platform (DMP), for building distributed multimedia applications. ONTOS DMP includes a distributed DBMS based on ONTOS' object-oriented technology; low-end DOS machine connectivity; a multimedia class library; and extensions to support mainframe connectivity. ONTOS DMP also includes Distributed Multimedia Client (DMC), a C API, and Distributed Multimedia Server (DMS), and a class library. Contact ONTOS, Inc., 3 Burlington Woods, Burlington, MA 01803, (617) 272-7110; FAX: (617) 272-8101.
Eyring Announces PXROM
Eyring Corporation has announced PXROM Porting Environment for developing user-selectable modules into PDOS-based embedded, real-time applications. The integrated PXROM environment allows users to select and configure PDOS modules when building applications. PXROM supports the Microtec ANSI C compiler and includes PDOS modules, the XRAY debugger, and a library of POSIX and PDOS extensions. PXROM is available on various hosts. Runtime license pricing starts at $175. Contact Eyring Corporation, 1455 West 820 North, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 375-2434; FAX: (801) 374-8339.
NetManage Adds NetControl for Chameleon TCP/IP products
NetManage Inc. has announced NetControl, a utility for centralized management of its MS-Windows DLL-based Chameleon TCP/IP communications applications. NetControl can maintain configuration information and a master copy of NetManage software on a central server (and remotely install it over a LAN). NetControl can also protect configuration information. NetControl will be included with future releases of Chameleon products, or is available as an upgrade. Contact NetManage Inc., 20823 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, (408) 973-7171.
EMS Adds Products to Library
EMS Professional Software has added to its PD/Shareware C/C++ and C++ Utility libraries. The joint library has added 66 new programs, and now includes 854 products, compressed with PKZIP, and stored on multiple diskettes (39 1.44MB floppies for the joint library) or a single CD-ROM. The C++ Utilities library has grown 50% from its last release and now has 242 products. Library files are described and indexed in a database which accompanies each library. Users can find programs or routines by type, name, vendor, or free text search. Libraries are $100 for CD-ROM versions, $60 for the C++ Library on diskettes, and $150 for the C/C++ Library on diskettes. Contact EMS Professional Software, 4505 Buckhurst Ct., Olney, MD 20832-1830, (301) 924-3594; FAX: (301) 963-2708.