Pure Software Ships Purify for Windows NTPure Software has released Purify for Windows NT. Purify for Windows NT provides a way to automatically pinpoint run-time errors and memory leaks throughout C and C++ applications, including the ActiveX controls, OLE components, third-party DLLs, and libraries that are the building blocks of 32-bit Windows applications.
Based on Object Code Insertion (OCT), a patented technology from Pure Software, Purify can locate hard-to-find errors and memory leaks. Because OCT does not require access to source code, Purify can locate errors throughout the third-party components used to build many Windows applications. Purify can check multiple applications simultaneously, and supports multi-threaded and multiprocess applications, as well as applications running on multiprocessor machines.
Prices for Purify for Windows NT start at $498. A subscription including upgrades and maintenance is $748. European, Japanese, and Asia Pacific pricing is available by contacting Pure Software directly.
For more information contact Pure Software Inc., 1309 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. +1-408-720-1600. FAX: +1-408-720-9200. e-mail: info@pure.com.
Subtle Software Releases CGEN 3.0Subtle Software, Inc. has released Developer Edition v3.0 of Subtleware C++ Class Generator (CGEN), a Windows tool that creates persistent C++ classes from relational databases. CGEN eliminates the need to hand-write mapping code that transfers object data between application classes and databases. With a click of a button, it generates and implements C++ methods that read and write application objects. The resulting class definitions and implementations contain complete, error-free storage and retrieval methods.
Once a persistent C++ class has been generated using CGEN, users can refine the class and build applications in a manner similar to their normal development process. The resulting C++ application is then able to read and write data using the original database schema. CGEN works with and extends the capabilities of database class libraries by automating the implementation of read, write, and remove methods for user-defined types. Developers can specify the use of DBTools.h++, MFC, Borland's ClassLib, or the included Subtleware SQLExec database class library.
CGEN runs under Windows 3.x, NT, and 95. Introductory price is $399.
For more information contact Subtle Software, Inc., 1 Albion Rd., Billerica, MA 01821. +1-508-663-5584. FAX: +1-508-663-5685. WWW: http://world.std.com/~subtle/info.html.
Innovative Routines Releases COSORT for Windows 95, NT, and OS/2Innovative Routines International has released COSORT for Windows NT, Windows 95, and OS/2. Available for more than 40 UNIX flavors, COSORT has the same look and feel in Windows. The new software supports mainframe data types, including Micro Focus COBOL and EBCDIC, as well as all C (ASCII) and numeric types, natural language, and Unicode. Any special job criteria can be supported through COSORT's API or customization of its EXE utilities: DOSSORT and UNIXSORT, drop-in replacements for their respective OS sort verbs; COSORT, command-line interactive and batch prompting program; SORTCL, high-level report generation language and program for multi-file, multi-level data type translation, sorting, and output; and JCL2SCL, mainframe (MVS) JCL sort parm conversion to SORTCL specifications.
Package pricing for COSORT's UNIX versions start at $2,490 for perpetual use, $990 for Windows NT (x86), and $690 for Windows 95 and OS/2. Multi-copy, educational, and runtime integration discounts are available.
For more information contact Innovative Routines International, Inc., 1775 West Hibiscus Blvd., Ste. 200, Melbourne, FL 32901-2627. +1-407-952-9400. FAX: +1-407-952-9777. WWW: http://www.iri.com.
Imagix Releases Imagix 4DImagix has extended Imagix 4D to support the C++ language. Imagix applies knowledge-based exploration and information visualization technologies to reduce the time spent studying existing code. A new data collection system enables Imagix 4D to directly analyze C++ source code. Also, the addition of flow charts provides information about the internal control flow of individual functions.
Imagix 4D incorporates visualization and knowledge technologies to help users collect, integrate, and comprehend information that is related to their current problem. To develop a comprehensive knowledge-base about the key aspects of the software being explored, Imagix 4D collects data from many different sources. These range from portions of the software itself, such as the source code and the makefiles, to static and dynamic analysis data files generated by the compiler and tcov and gprof utilities. As it is collected, the data is integrated in a proprietary entity/relationship/attribute database.
Price for Imagix 4D is $2,490 per seat, and includes support as well as upgrades to later 2.x releases.
For more information contact Imagix Corporation, P.O. Box 91250, Portland, OR 97291-0250. +1-503-614-1100. FAX: +1-503-614-0173. e-mail: info@imagix.com. WWW: http://www.imagix.com.
Sheridan Software Releases sp_Assist 1.1Sheridan Software Systems, Inc. has released sp_Assist 1.1. sp_Assist 1.1 allows developers to create, code, and manage SQL stored procedures and other SQL objects such as tables and triggers.
User definable code templates, version control, and ODBC support have been added to sp_Assist 1.1. User definable code templates allow developers to generate code based on the table structure or the stored procedures. Code template libraries are also included for Visual Basic, C/C++, Delphi, and Internet/Intranet (including HTML, CGI, and ISAPI). User definable code templates also allow developers to modify existing code templates for specific needs or create new code templates. Version control is integrated so third-party software is no longer needed. Moreover, it tracks changes to source code at the object/procedure level and allows the developer to revert back to any previous version or compare differences between versions. Version control also supports check-in/check-out and milestones, which permits reverting back to any previous milestone. ODBC support allows developers to use ODBC connectivity to SQL Servers using their favorite ODBC driver.
Although sp_Assist 1.1 lists for $595, it is available for an introductory price of $299; Version 1.0 owners can upgrade at no cost.
For more information contact Sheridan Software Systems, Inc., 35 Pinelawn Road, Ste. 206E, Melville, NY 11747. +1-516-753-0985. FAX: +1-516-753-3661. WWW: http://www.shersoft.com. CompuServe: GO SHERIDAN.
Talarian Announces SmartSockets 4.0Talarian Corporation has announced SmartSockets 4.0. SmartSockets enables programs to communicate quickly, reliably, and securely across LANs, WANs, and the Internet. Features include unlimited scalability, security, and the ability for customers to add their own protocols.
SmartSockets 4.0 allows messages to be transferred securely across any type of network. In addition to encrypting messages, SmartSockets can also enforce authentication of programs and users, ensuring they are who they say they are. SmartSockets 4.0 also allows customers to link in their own security mechanisms if desired.
Developer pricing is per developer; runtime pricing is per connection. A sample pricing is $16,000 for a developer's seat on UNIX with 20 connections and includes the C API, C++ class library, message router, and graphical monitor/debugger.
For more information contact Talarian Corporation, 444 Castro St., Ste. 140, Mountain View, CA 94041. +1-415-965-8050. FAX: +1-415-965-9077. info@talarian.com. WWW: http://www.talarian.com.
Rogue Wave Announces DBTools.h++ v2.0Rogue Wave Software has announced DBTools.h++ v2.0, an enhanced version of its C++ interface to relational databases that uses new key features and class optimization. New features include binding of variables to SQL statements, asynchronous database access, and thread safety. Version 2.0 safeguards include flexible error-handling that confirms the validity of a database connection before performing an operation.
DBTools.h++ 2.0 encapsulates SQL 92 DML functionality to provide a common C++ programming interface to major relational databases. It offers native access to Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and Ingres databases, with general connectivity through ODBC. Communication with the call-level interface (CLI) of an underlying database is handled transparently by database-specific Access Libraries available from Rogue Wave.
Pricing begins at $1,495 for a single-user, source-code license. Site licenses can also be purchased.
For more information contact Rogue Wave Software, 850 S.W. 35th St., Corvallis, OR 97333. +1-541-754-3010. +1-541-757-6650. WWW: http://www.roguewave.com.
Amzi! Announces Java Class for Amzi! Logic ServerAmzi! has announced its Java Class for the Amzi! Logic Server. The Java Class allows developers to embed intelligent components and agents in Java applications, clients, and servers. These components diagnose problems, analyze web documents, recommend configurations, provide advice, monitor activity, etc.
Logic-bases are written in Prolog, a language that has built-in search and pattern matching capabilities used to apply logical relationship rules. In addition to the advisor-type applications mentioned above, Prolog is ideally suited for text analysis and generation. This means on the client side, Prolog can readily parse HTML documents to extract items of interest. On the server side, Prolog can be used to generate HTML documents as well as to generate proper syntax for mail, news, ftp, and other internet protocols.
The Logic Server Class is implemented as 32-bit DLLs that run under Windows NT and 95 with the Java Development Kit from Sun. The Class provides over 50 methods for querying and managing rules and facts in logic-bases. It integrates seamlessly with Java's exception mechanism. Full source code is included.
The Java Class is available in Professional and Personal Editions from $298 to $598.
For more information contact Amzi! Inc., 40 Samuel Prescott Dr., Stow, MA 01775. +1-508-897-7332. FAX: +1-508-897-2784. e-mail: info@amzi.com. WWW: http://www.amzi.com.
Snowbound Software Announces RasterMaster v6.0After a satisfactory settlement of the litigation with AccuSoft Corporation, Snowbound Software has announced RasterMaster Library v6.0. It supports over 40 raster formats including TIFF, JPEG, PCX, BMP, GIF, PNG, IOCA, CALS, and PhotoCD. New features for Version 6.0 include auto deskewing, despeckling, automatic aspect ratio correction, PNG reading, Internet-ready transparent and interlaced GIF support, and support for 386SX and 486SX systems.
Prices for the RasterMaster toolkits start at $795 for the Silver Edition and $1,595 for the high-performance Platinum Edition. Information and evaluation software is available directly from Snowbound Software or their website: http://www.snowbnd.com.
For more information contact Snowbound Software, P.O. Box 520, Newton, MA 02159. +1-617-926-1822. FAX: +1-617-926-1233. WWW: http://www.snowbnd.com.
Accusoft Announces ImageGearAccuSoft Corporation has announced ImageGear, an imaging toolkit. ImageGear supports 45 raster-image formats. Every format includes a header display utility and new filter support features including embedded thumbnails, header callbacks, modifiable headers, alpha data, and transparency.
New image-processing functions have been added in addition to a redesigned image display technology that provides sub-pixel accuracy, smooth zooming and panning, and several automatic fit options. ImageGear also features GUI functions including an automated display window and thumbnail browser. ImageGear's high-end Pro Gold version adds scale-to-gray technology, as well as automatic deskewing and noise removal, faster sub-degree rotation, and advanced filter functions and color separation.
ImageGear is available in many versions including 16- and 32-bit DLLs and OCXs, 16-bit VBXs, and Pro Gold versions of each type on Windows 3.11, Windows 95, Windows NT, UNIX, and Mac. Prices start at $795.
For more information contact AccuSoft Corporation, Two Westborough Business Park, Westborough, MA 01581. +1-508-898-2770.
MultiQuest Announces S-CASE 3.0MultiQuest has announced the release of S-CASE 3.0 for Windows 95 and Windows NT. This new version supports the Unified Modeling Language specification, proposed by Grady Booch, Ivar Jacobson, and Jim Rumbaugh, that represents the unification of the Booch, Objectory, and OMT methods.
S-CASE 3.0 also introduces scripted access to its metamodel. Users can now extract model elements using Tcl scripts, and output them in formats such as C++, Java, Smalltalk, database schemata, data dictionaries, or customized reports. In fact, the built-in C++ code generator is written entirely in Tcl, enabling users to customize the output to their coding standards.
S-CASE 3.0 for Windows 95/NT lists at $495 for a single-user license, and $749 for a floating license. A save-limited evaluation version can be downloaded from ftp.netcom.com or www.multiquest.com.
For more information contact MultiQuest Corporation, 1931 N. Mecham Rd., Ste 318, Schaumburg, IL 60173. +1-847-397-9930. FAX: +1-847-397-9931. e-mail: info@multiquest.com. http://www.multiquest.com.
Wind River Announces Debug Support and Back End Developer's Kit for TornadoWind River Systems has announced that Embedded Systems Tools (Canton, MA) and Abatron AG (Rickenbach, Switzerland) will provide Background Debug Mode (BDM) support for the Tornado development environment, allowing developers of deeply embedded applications, with minimal target resources, to use a BDM connection to port the VxWorks real-time operating system to custom hardware and debug their applications.
Wind River Systems also announced a Back End Developer's Kit for adding new connection strategies to the Tornado cross-development environment. Using this kit, hardware vendors who already have a complete C API can integrate their hardware through Tornado's target server in a matter of weeks.
Wind River's Back End Developer's Kit is now available free of charge.
For more information contact Wind River Systems, Inc., 1010 Atlantic Ave., Alameda, CA 94501. +1-510-748-4100. FAX: +1-510-814-2010. WWW: http://www.wrs.com.
Cosmic Software Announces Development Tools for 68HC12COSMIC Software announces Development Tools for Motorola's 68HC12 microcontroller. COSMIC's cross-compilers, assemblers, simulators, and source-level debuggers support the entire range of Motorola's microcontroller families.
The COSMIC C Cross Compiler is optimized for embedded applications and features support for ANSI/ISO, floating-point, full re-entrancy and recursion, C support for zero page, and C runtime support. Windows and OSF Motif-based debugging with COSMIC's ZAP is available across all microcontroller families. This ANSI C debugger features innovative debugging aids such as ANSI debugging, source browsing, graphical performance analysis, chronograms, and c trace.
The complete 68HC12 C cross-compiler package on PC hosts starts at $1,700. Discounts are available for multiple license purchases and competitive upgrades. Free demos are available.
For more information contact Cosmic Software, 100 Tower Office Park, Ste. C, Woburn, MA 01801. +1-617-932-2556. FAX: +1-617-932-2557.
Micro Digital Announces smxPPC for PowerPCMicro Digital has announced smxPPC, a real-time, multitasking kernel for the PowerPC microprocessor. It supports PowerPC 400, 500, 600, and 800 series processors. smvPPC has been integrated with the Diab Data C/C++ Compiler, MetaWare High C/C++ Compiler, SDS Single Step Simulator/Debugger with point and click smx awareness, and SDS Target Monitor. All tools may be used in a DOS, Windows, Win95, or NT environment.
smxPPC is delivered with pre-made EABI-compliant ELF/DWARF libraries and includes a source-code platform that provides an easy start. The smxPPC manual gives instructions for getting started and advice for using supported PowerPC tools. The standard smx Reference Manual and User's Guide are also included.
Price for smxPPC is $8,000 for the development kit. This includes a site development license, and is royalty-free for one developed product. Free support and updates are included for six months. Full source code is available at $3,000.
For more information contact Micro Digital Inc., 6402 Tulagi St., Cypress, CA 90630-5630. 800-366-2491 or +1-714-373-6862. FAX: +1-714-891-2363.
On Time Announces RTTarget32On Time Marketing has announced RTTarget-32, a cross-platform development system for 32-bit embedded systems on the Intel 386 platform. RTTarget-32 allows 32-bit programs developed for Windows 95 or NT to run without an operating system on an Intel 386, 486, or Pentium Processor. Popular C/C++ compilers from Borland, Microsoft, and Watcom are supported, and DOS, Windows, Windows 95, or Windows NT systems can be used as a host.
RTTarget-32 provides compact boot code (6Kb) to start the target system from floppy disk, hard disk, EPROM disk, flash disk, or directly from ROM. Subsequently, the application program either runs directly from ROM or is loaded from disk. The application can also be downloaded using a serial link during the development phase. The compact boot code enables execution of full 32-bit applications in as little as 16K of memory.
RTTarget-32's Locator processes the PE-files created by all Win32 linkers. A configuration file enables versatile mapping of the application program to the target hardware. Code and data may be separated into ROM and RAM regions, or copied from ROM to RAM at initialization time. The 386's memory protection capabilities are fully supported.
RTTarget-32 provides a comprehensive runtime library on the target, and emulates part of the Win32 API, thereby supporting software originally developed for DOS or Win32. It also supports the C/C++ runtime system for memory management and I/O, and provides additional functions for real-time processing.
RTTarget-32 supports cross debugging with Borland's 32-bit debugger TD32, and provides some debugging functions normally seen only in in-circuit emulators.
An RTTarget-32 developer's license is priced at $1,700; complete source code is available for $1,000. There are no runtime royalties.
For more information contact On Time Marketing, 88 Christian Ave., Setauket, NY 11733. +1-516-689-6654. FAX: +1-516-689-1172. e-mail: info@on-time.com. In Europe: On Time Marketing, Karolinenstrasse 32, 20357 Hamburg, GERMANY. +49-40-437472. FAX: +49-40-435196. e-mail 100140.633@compuserve.com
Tower Concepts Incorporates Major Enhancements to RazorThe enhancements to Razor 4.0, Tower Concepts' configuration management (CM) and problem tracking (PT) tool for software development teams, provide increases in speed and performance, improvements to the file version-control capabilities, and enhanced integration between the CM and PT components through the implementation of a more intuitive GUI.
Razor supports UNIX, Windows 95, and Windows NT. It combines a flexible issue tracking system, version control, and build coordination capabilities. Razor can be used as an integrated solution or as stand-alone CM or PT product.
Razor 4.0 costs $495 per floating license; site licenses are available for $42,000. The first year of customer support is included with the license. Evaluation copies are available from their web site or by calling +1-315-724-3540.
For more information contact Tower Concepts, Inc., 103 Sylvan Way, New Hartford, NY 13413. +1-315-724-3540. FAX: +1-315-724-3129. e-mail:
www-sales@tower.com. WWW: http://www.tower.com.
ObjectSpace Releases Java Generic Library for Free Commercial UseObjectSpace, Inc. has announced that the Java Generic Library (JGL) is now available for free commercial use. The Java Generic Library is a set of 14 reusable containers and 70 generic algorithms for Java. It is designed specifically for performance and use in a distributed environment, and is completely compatible with Sun Microsystems' Java Developer's Kit (JDK).
The Java Generic Library algorithms can be used independently of its containers and can be applied to native Java arrays of objects, native Java arrays of primitives, all Java Generic Library containers, and java.util.Vectors from the existing Java Developer's Kit. This enables the Java Generic Library to remain small and efficient, vital for distributing applets and applications on the web.
The standard Java Generic Library release includes full source code, online HTML documentation, comprehensive examples, a 100-page tutorial, and a suite of performance benchmarks.
For more information contact ObjectSpace, Inc., 14881 Quorum Dr., Ste. 400, Dallas, TX 75240. +1-214-934-2496. FAX: +1-214-663-9099. e-mail: training@objectspace.com. WWW: http://www.objectspace.com.
Blue Marble Geographics Delivers GeoTransformerBlue Marble Geographics has launched GeoTransformer. GeoTransformer is a DLL that empowers C++, VB, Powerbuilder, and Delphi developers to efficiently rectify and transform raster data, using three methods of transformation: affine, first-order polynomial, and second-order polynomial.
GeoTransformer reads and writes the ESRI TFW and WLD, MapInfo TAB, GeoTIFF, and the Blue Marble RSF reference file formats. It also imports and exports raster data in the TIFF, BMP, and JPG formats. Additional import formats are PCX, NOAA NOS, and BSB Electronic Chart.
Blue Marble offers full information on the GeoTransformer software component through their website:
www.bluemarblegeo.com.
For more information contact Blue Marble Geographics, 46 Water St., Gardiner, ME 04345. +1-207-582-6747. FAX: +1-207-582-7001. e-mail:
geoinfo@bluemarblegeo.com. WWW: http://www.bluemarblegeo.com.