Kuck & Associates Announces Photon C++ Compiler
Kuck & Associates has announced the Photon C++ compiler, an optimizing compiler for C++ applications. Photon C++ has optimizations that allow developers to use object-oriented design all the way into the kernels.
Photon C++ optimizes several paradigms used in object-oriented programming. Photon C++ automatically optimizes lightweight objects (objects that are created, used, and destroyed frequently), data abstractions (allowing the programmer to leave them in object-oriented form), and control flow to the most efficient form (allowing structured control flow to be maintained). Photon C++ eliminates redundant tests, allowing self-checking member functions to be used efficiently.
For more information contact Kuck & Associates, Inc., 1906 Fox Dr., Champaign, IL 61820-7334; +1-217-356-2288; FAX: +1-217-356-5199; e-mail: info@kai.com; WWW: http://www.kai.com.
ParaSoft Announces Insure++ v3.0 for Windows 95 and NT
ParaSoft Corporation has released Insure++, a run-time debugger for C and C++ programs. During compilation, Insure++ inserts test and analysis functions around every line of source code. It builds a database of all program elements, including data structures, memory usage, pointer usage and interfaces. At run time, Insure++ checks each data value and memory reference against its database to verify consistency and correctness. As memory management commands such as malloc, new, delete, and free are executed, Insure++ updates the memory usage database. Source code encapsulation ensures that Insure++ can detect every memory reference error and a wide variety of other programming errors automatically, as the program executes.
Insure++ for Windows NT and Windows 95 is priced from $499 for a single user. Versions of Insure++ for other platforms are also available.
For more information contact ParaSoft Corporation, 2031 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016; +1-818-305-0041; FAX: +1-818-305-9048; e-mail: info@parasoft.com; WWW: http://www.parasoft.com.
DataViews Releases DV-Centro
DataViews Corporation has released DV-Centro, a C++ framework for building visual language systems. DV-Centro has been used to create graphical editors and visual language applications such as diagram editors, finite state machine editors, and CASE tools. DV-Centro provides a comprehensive graphics framework for building complex interfaces.
DV-Centro includes graphics classes, graphical constraint management for graphical connectivity and containment, event handling classes, utilities such as run-time type checking and memory management, and Python bindings to DV-Centro for rapid development without long C++ compile times.
DV-Centro is available for SunOS, Solaris, and HP-UX. Pricing is $15,000. OEM and volume discounts apply.
For more information contact DataViews Corporation, 47 Pleasant St., Northampton, MA 01060; +1-413-586-4144; FAX: +1-413-586-3805; e-mail: info@dvcorp.com.
ProtoView Announces Protogen+ Client/Server v5.0
ProtoView Development Corporation has announced version 5.0 of its ProtoGen+ Client/Server Suite for Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT. ProtoGen+ v5.0 offers an object-oriented, visual-programming environment for building database and client/server applications.
Version 5.0 features include 16- and 32-bit code generation for the Microsoft Foundation Class Libraries (MFC) and Borland's Object Windows Library (OWL); the latest 16- and 32-bit ODBC desktop and SQL data drivers for Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT from Intersolv; a visual coder incorporating Pinnacle's Graphic Server, which creates graphs from ODBC data sources, ProtoView's DataTable, and static data; the ProtoView Visual Help Builder; and ProtoView's PICS, an interface component set.
ProtoGen+ Client/Server Suite 5.0 for Windows, Windows 95, and Windows NT starts at $1,999. For ProtoGen+ Client/Server customers only, a new product upgrade costs $595. An upgrade with hardcopy documentation is priced at $695. The ProtoGen+ Client/Server Suite is only available on CD.
For more information contact ProtoView Development Corp., 2540 Route 130, Cranbury, NJ 08512; +1-609-655-5000; FAX: +1-609-655-5353.
Ted Gruber Software Announces Fastgraph for Windows
Ted Gruber Software has released Fastgraph for Windows, a programming toolkit for developing games and graphics applications for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95. Low-level functionality gives the programmer control over RAM-to-video bitblits, RAM-to-RAM pixel manipulations, graphics primitives, bitmaps, image files, transparent and non-transparent buffer moves, palette management and color reduction, double and triple buffering, printing, fonts, and smooth animation.
Fast blitting capabilities are accomplished through the use of standard Windows techniques, WinG, and DirectDraw. Both 16- and 32-bit code are fully supported under Windows 3.1, as well as native 32-bit code under Windows 95.
Fastgraph for Windows retails for $249. Current Fastgraph 4.0 customers are eligible for a $100 discount on the Windows product.
For more information contact Ted Gruber Software, 7339 E. Acoma Drive, Ste. 7, Scottsdale, AZ 85260; +1-602-483-0192; FAX: +1-602-483-0193.
Lead Technologies Announces Leadtools OCX
LEAD Technologies, Inc. has released LEADTOOLS OCX, an imaging software development toolkit that enables the integration of black/white, grayscale, and color images into applications, products, services, and systems. Designed as an OLE Custom Control, 32-bit versions of LEADTOOLS OCX are available for Windows 95, Windows NT, and 16-bit and WIN32 versions for Windows 3.1. LEADTOOLS OCX contains over 130 methods and properties, and is compatible with applications that can make use of an OCX.
LEADTOOLS OCX provides methods and properties that read, write, compress, convert, and display images. Developers can scroll, zoom, dither, and process images. LEADTOOLS OCX can import and export over 40 standard image file formats. This toolkit also supports printing (multi-image and text), TWAIN-compliant single and multi-page scanning devices, video capture, and the Windows clipboard.
For more information contact Lead Technologies, 900 Baxter St., Charlotte, NC 28204; +1-704-332-5532; FAX: +1-704-372-8161. WWW: http://www.leadtools.com/.
NetManage Announces Chameleon Internet SDK
NetManage has released the Chameleon Internet Software Developer's Kit (SDK). The Chameleon Internet SDK allows developers to use standard Internet technologies to build customized business solutions for use within their corporate internal network to run on top of Windows NT and Windows 95. The Internet SDK includes a set of OCX building blocks based on NetManage Chameleon 5.0 applications.
Visual Basic 4.0 developers who wish to try out one of NetManage's new OCXs can download the HTML OCX by visiting NetManage's website.
For more information contact NetManage, 10725 North De Anza Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014; +1-408-973-7171; FAX: +1-408-257-8789; e-mail: marketing@netmanage.com; WWW: http://www.netmanage.com.
Charybdis Announces MythOS 3D Graphics Engine
Charybdis Enterprises, Inc. has announced the availability of MythOS, a 3-D graphics engine for use in the development of entertainment software and related products. MythOS consists of a set of C++ libraries that provide a foundation suitable for creating graphics-intensive, real-time 3-D applications.
MythOS contains a flexible memory manager for high-speed allocation, an event system supporting a variety of input devices and network messaging, a multi-threading kernel and system timer services for real-time processing, and a file system for resource management. The product also includes an integrated 2-D and 3-D graphics pipeline supporting various shading options and texture-mapping.
For more information contact Charybdis Enterprises, Inc., Echelon IV, 9430 Research Blvd., Ste. 302, Austin, TX 78759; +1-512-343-7224; FAX: +1-512-343-6310.
AIB Software Announces TestAdvisor and Sentinel II
AIB Software Corporation has introduced AIB TestAdvisor, a code coverage tool for C and C++ software developers and test engineers, and upgraded Sentinel II, a comprehensive memory error-detection tool, to include a graphical user interface (GUI). Both are available for the HP 9000 workstations.
AIB TestAdvisor measures the effectiveness of tests by alerting users to parts of their programs that have not been tested. Sentinel II detects memory access-related errors during the entire software life cycle.
For more information contact AIB Software Corporation, Herndon Corporate Center, 115 Herndon Pkwy., Herndon, VA 22070; +1-703-787-7700; FAX: +1-703-787-7720; e-mail: info@aib.com.
Bristol Technology Announces Wind/U 3.0
Bristol Technology Inc. has announced Wind/U 3.0, a new release of the company's Windows-on-UNIX development software. Release 3.0 includes support for Microsoft's Object Linking and Embedding (OLE), Microsoft Windows 95 common controls, and Digital Equipment Corporation's OpenVMS on the Alpha and VAX platforms. Release 3.0 support for OLE 2.0 on UNIX includes object linking and embedding, component object model (COM), and Visual Editing.
Wind/U 3.0 will make common controls available on UNIX. Pre-built controls available with release 3.0 include Tree View, List View, Status Window, Drag List Box, Header, Image List, Progress Bar, Property Sheet (tabbed dialog), Tab, Toolbar, Tooltip, Track Bar, and Up-Down.
Wind/U 3.0 runs on SunSPARC, HP700/800, RS/6000, DEC Alpha (Digital UNIX and OpenVMS), and Silicon Graphics Inc. workstations. It is priced between $5,000 and $9,950, depending on volume.
For more information contact Bristol Technology Inc., 241 Ethan Allen Highway, Ridgefield, CT 06877; +1-203-438-6969; FAX: +1-203-438-5013; e-mail: info@bristol.com.
Building Block Software Offers Evaluation Edition of Its CAD/CAM Developer's Kit
Building Block Software has announced it will provide cost-free evaluation copies of CAD/CAM Developer's Kit/2D C function library. The CAD/CAM Developer's Kit/2D is a C function library that supports core CAD/CAM operations, including geometry construction (lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, and NURB splines), wireframe display, and reading and writing DXF-format CAD data files.
The library is an ANSI-standard C source code foundation for CAD/CAM-related software applications, such as hidden line removal, parametric programs, toolpath computation, and design analysis. In addition to source code and on-line documentation, the product comes with ready-to-run sample programs for Windows 3.1, Windows NT, Windows 95, DOS, and UNIX.
The current retail price of the package with printed documentation is $999. Users of the special edition library will be eligible to purchase printed documentation for $199.
For more information contact Building Block Software, Inc., 77 Pearson Road, Somerville, MA 02144; +1-617-860-9091; FAX: +1-617-860-9066; e-mail: 70471.734@compuserve.com.
ABACO Releases DbCAD dev DLL v1.4
ABACO s.r.l. has released DbCAD dev DLL 1.4, a Windows library of 16-bit graphics and database functions. These functions allow you to manage a graphic window that provides pan, zoom, overview, and copy buttons; display raster images (BMP, RLE, RLC) on which you can overlay vector drawings (DWG, WMF, and DBCAD dev Graphic DBF); print graphic images (raster and vector) and text using standard Windows drivers and fonts; and import (from DXF and DWG files), create, select, and edit all the AutoCAD 2-D vector entities (points, lines, arcs, blocks, text, etc.), including properties (color, layer, linetype). These entities are stored in a graphic database (standard DBF) with an associated identfier that can be used for linking with alphanumeric database records (in any database format that your programming language can support).
For more information contact Channel Inc., 6 Graham Road, Lexington, MA 02173-1712; +1-617-861-7824; FAX: 617-862-0704; e-mail: 100447.1747@compuserve.com. In Europe contact ABACO s.r.l, Via A. Sacchi 8/A, 46100 Mantova, ITALY; +39-376-222181; FAX: +39-376-222182.
FairCom Releases ODBC Driver for c-tree Plus
The FairCom Corporation has announced the release of Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) Driver Kit for c-tree Plus and the FairCom Servers.
FairCom's ODBC Driver interfaces directly to the c-tree Plus application programming interface (API). All of the program logic necessary to handle requests from a front-end application is contained within the driver itself, including an SQL interpreter. The ODBC-compliant application uses the FairCom Driver to access c-tree Plus data files via c-tree Plus or the FairCom Server. The ODBC Driver is a dynamic link library (DLL) that supports three operational modes of c-tree Plus: single-user, multi-user non-server, and client/server.
The FairCom ODBC Driver is comprised of an ODBC Driver Kit that starts at $395. The subsequent ODBC generated DLLs may then be deployed for $49 per node.
For more information contact FairCom Corporation, 4006 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203; 800-234-8180 or +1-314-445-6833; FAX: +1-314-445-9698.
Lever Announces Mr. Phelps Software Security
Lever Software Systems has announced Mr. Phelps, a software security product that provides the functions of copy protection, selective disabling, and installation. Mr. Phelps allows programmers to protect one-time demonstration copies and shareware versions of their product from usage past a specified date, number of days, or number of runs.
Mr. Phelps includes the full C source code for the security module, designed to work with Windows 3.x and DOS, and four utilities that perform the functions of option configuration, serial number assignment, password determination/remote enablement, and password key customization. Mr. Phelps is priced at $99.
For more information contact Lever Software Systems, 19 Clinton Place, Utica, NY 13501; 800-638-7250; FAX: +1-315-733-9541.
RimStar Releases Programmer's Editor v4.0
RimStar Technology Inc. has released version 4.0 of the RimStar Programmer's Editor, a multi-threaded editor that includes a variety of keyboard mapping options for migrating from other editors.
The editor includes features such as SyntaColor (language-specific syntax coloring); an ANSI-C macro language; a C-source browser; hex editing; unlimited line length, number of files, or windows; and flexible undo/redo capability. The editor also provides keystroke macro recording, smart indenting, intelligent paste, bookmarks, configurable keyboard mappings, sophisticated project support, file compare, search and replace for files on disk, and enhanced configuration/customization features.
The RimStar Programmer's Editor is available for OS/2, Windows 3. 1, Windows 95 and Windows NT. The list price for the Standard Edition is $199 and $299 for the Professional Edition. Upgrade prices for current users are $79 for the Standard Edition and $129 for the Professional Edition.
For more information contact RimStar Technology Inc., 91 Hall Mill Road, Newfields, NH 03856; +1-603-778-2500; FAX: +1-603-778-2408.
Blue Sky Software Announces RoboHELP 95 with OLE Control
Blue Sky Software has released RoboHELP 95 with SmartHelp OLE control. The SmartHelp OLE control automates the development of context-sensitive Help for Windows applications developed with Visual Basic 4.0, Visual C++ 4.0, Access 95, and Visual FoxPro 3.0.
RoboHelp 95 includes both 16- and 32-bit versions of RoboHELP. Together, these two versions of RoboHelp support all versions of Microsoft Word. RoboHelp 95 is now available at a suggested retail price of $499. The SmartHelp OLE control included in both products can be distributed royalty-free.
For more information contact Blue Sky Software Corp., 7777 Fay Ave., Suite 201, La Jolla, CA 92037; +1-619-459-6365; FAX: +1-619-459-6366; e-mail: 71052.1641@compuserve.com.
Wall Data Releases RUMBA AutoCode and RUMBA Express
Wall Data has released RUMBA AutoCode, a tool for developing graphical client/server applications using data residing on IBM mainframe and AS/400 computers, and RUMBA Express, a tool for automatically converting character-based applications running on IBM mainframe and AS/400 systems into graphical Windows applications.
RUMBA AutoCode automatically generates host navigation code, builds Windows graphical interfaces, and integrates the generated code into a variety of development environments. When activated in conjunction with a RUMBA mainframe or AS/400 connectivity product, RUMBA Express automatically provides a Windows graphical interface, including point-and-click menu selections, drag-and-drop data entry, 3-D controls, and other graphical screen elements.
RUMBA AutoCode sells for $1,500 per developer license. RUMBA Express is priced at $150 per seat for up to nine users, with graduated discounts down to $120 per seat for 500 users or more.
For more information contact Wall Data Inc., 11332 N.E. 122nd Way, Kirkland, WA 98034-6931; +1-206-814-9255; WWW: http://www.walldata.com.
Atria Software Announces ClearTrack
Atria Software, Inc. has released ClearTrack, a customizable client/server change request management (CRM) system that tracks defects and enhancement requests throughout the software lifecycle.
ClearTrack is available for UNIX platforms including SunOS 4.1.3 and 4.1.4, Solaris 2.3 and 2.4, HP-UX 9.0.4 and 9.0.5, and SGI IRIX 5.2 and 5.3. ClearTrack is priced at $795 in the United States for the first single-user license.
For more information contact Atria Software, Inc., 20 Maguire Road, Lexington, MA 02173-3104; +1-617-676-2400; FAX: +1-617-676-2550; e-mail: info@atria.com; WWW: http://www.atria.com/.####
Rogue Wave Announces C++ Standard Lib with STL
Rogue Wave Software has announced the release of Standard Library v1.0, an implementation of the Standard C++ Library that includes the data structure and algorithm classes previously known as the Standard Template Library (STL). Also included are the templatized string class, the complex class, the numeric limits class, and extensions that provide a multi-thread-safe capability for the classes.
Rogue Wave's Standard C++ Library includes updated specifications and implementations for the data structures and algorithms from the STL, along with classes for localization, inputting and outputting data, strings, numerics, and language support.
Standard Library v1.0, available for UNIX and PC platforms, is priced at $195. Volume and site license discounts are available. Annual support contracts are also priced at $195, but will be provided at no charge for those who have purchased Tools.h++ support contracts.
For more information contact Rogue Wave Software, 260 S.W. Madison Ave., P.O. Box 2328, Corvallis, OR 97339; 800-487-3217 or +1-503-754-3010; FAX: +1-503-757-6650; WWW: http://www.roguewave.com.
Greenleaf Releases ArchiveLib v2.0
Greenleaf Software, Inc. has released ArchiveLib v2.0, a multi-platform data compression library for C, C++, and Visual Basic. ArchiveLib now supports most C and C++ compilers for MS-DOS, Extended DOS, Windows 16, Win32, and OS/2. In addition to support for proprietary archive formats, ArchiveLib v2.0 now provides a complete set of functions to store and retrieve data in PKZIP compatible archives.
ArchiveLib is designed to handle compression and archival of a file or directories of files, but is not limited to file handling. Programmers can compress and archive buffers of data within their applications without having to store them as a file. Retrieval of compressed data can be read into either a disk file or a memory buffer.
Greenleaf ArchiveLib supports the IBM PC, XT, AT, PS/2, 386, 486, Pentium, and compatible machines. The ArchiveLib product includes full source code, excluding the proprietary data compression algorithm, along with a complete technical support package. ArchiveLib retails for $279.
For more information contact Greenleaf Software, Inc., 16479 Dallas Parkway, Ste. 570, Dallas, TX 75248; 800-523-9830 or +1-214-248-2561; FAX: +1-214-248-7830; Compuserve: GO GREENLEAF; WWW: http://www.gleaf.com/~gleaf.
Distinct Releases TCP/IP-32 SDK for Windows 95 and NT
Distinct Corporation has released the Distinct TCP/IP-32 Software Development Kit (SDK) Standard Edition, and an OLE version of its Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK Visual Edition. Both editions come with support for the 32-bit Windows Sockets implementations of Windows 95 and NT. The Visual Edition contains OLE controls for Windows Sockets, Telnet, FTP, TCP server, SMTP, POP2/POP3, NNTP, RCP, Rlogin, Rshell, Rexec, and VT220.
Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK is priced at $495 for the Standard Edition and $295 for the Visual Edition. Distinct also offers a subscription program of free upgrades and free technical support for one year. The Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK Standard Edition with subscription is offered for $745, and the Visual Edition with subscription is priced at $545.
For more information contact Distinct Corporation, 12901 Saratoga Ave. Ste. 4, Saratoga, CA 95070; +1-408-366-8933;FAX: +1-408-366-0153; WWW: http://www.distinct.com.
Distinct Releases TCP/IP-32 SDK for Windows 95 and NT
Distinct Corporation has released the Distinct TCP/IP-32 Software Development Kit (SDK) Standard Edition, and an OLE version of its Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK Visual Edition. Both editions come with support for the 32-bit Windows Sockets implementations of Windows 95 and NT. The Visual Edition contains OLE controls for Windows Sockets, Telnet, FTP, TCP server, SMTP, POP2/POP3, NNTP, RCP, Rlogin, Rshell, Rexec, and VT220.
Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK is priced at $495 for the Standard Edition and $295 for the Visual Edition. Distinct also offers a subscription program of free upgrades and free technical support for one year. The Distinct TCP/IP-32 SDK Standard Edition with subscription is offered for $745, and the Visual Edition with subscription is priced at $545.
For more information contact Distinct Corporation, 12901 Saratoga Ave. Ste. 4, Saratoga, CA 95070; +1-408-366-8933;FAX: +1-408-366-0153; WWW: http://www.distinct.com.