I-Logix Unveils Rhapsody in C++ 2.1
I-Logix has announced Rhapsody in C++ 2.1, which features an interface to IDEs. The interface to IDEs synchronizes the debugging capabilities of Rhapsody in C++ 2.1 between design models and source code.
Rhapsody in C++ 2.1 offers enhanced scalability and collaboration capabilities. It permits development on targets of all sizes by allowing users to pre-allocate memory needed to support dynamically occurring elements, such as events and timeouts. Rhapsody in C++ 2.1 also offers the ability to encapsulate packages, classes, types, and diagrams to partition and share applications.
Rhapsody in C++ 2.1 costs $11,000. Volume discounts start at the second seat.
For more information, contact I-Logix, Inc., 888-845-6449 or +1.978.682.2100; fax +1.978.682.5995; info@ilogix.com; www.ilogix.com.
PtS Plc Announces VTune 4.0 Performance Enhancement Environment
PtS Plc has announced VTune 4.0 Performance Enhancement Environment, a development tool for processor optimization for Pentium III. The new version of VTune Performance Analyser included in v4.0 provides software analysis and tuning for the Pentium III and earlier generations; an upgrade to the Intel C/C++ compiler; new versions of the Intel Performance libraries; and online training and documentation on the Pentium III, streaming SIMD extensions, MMX technology, and other Intel processors for quick reference.
VTune 4.0 also provides a native Java compiler called the Bytecode Analyser, which allows programmers to identify and optimize Java programs.
VTune 4.0 costs 299 pounds sterling.
For more information, contact PtS Plc, +44.0.1928.579900; fax +44.0.1928.579901; info@pts.com; www.pts.com.
M Squared Technologies Releases Resource Standard Metrics v4
M Squared Technologies has announced Resource Standard Metrics (RSM) v4, a source-code metrics and quality analysis tool for C, ANSI C, and Java for use on Windows 95/98/NT and Unix operating systems. RSM performs source-code metrics for lines of code, comment percentage, keywords and constructs, logical and interface functional complexity, and class metrics. Additionally, RSM performs metrics on the function, class, file, project, and code tree. RSM can also run lines of code metrics between two date-dependent code baselines yielding lines of code and file differentials.
RSM is available in single-user, network, and site license formats. Prices for a single-user license start at $195. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact M Squared Technologies, +1.407.880.2627; sales@m2tech.net; www.m2tech.net.
Scientific Software Tools Unveils LabOBJX Gauge
Scientific Software Tools, Inc. has announced LabOBJX Gauge, an ActiveX control that allows users to add virtual instrument panels and man-machine interfaces to their Windows 95/NT applications. Users can build a variety of gauges: linear, vertical, circular, meters, rulers, scales, bar graphs, LCDs, etc. Using the animation tools, users can create dynamic tanks, dashboards, thermometers, watches, and factory automations. LabOBJX Gauge contains a library of Visual Basic, Delphi, and C++ source-code examples and demos.
LabOBJX Gauge costs $199. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact Scientific Software Tools, Inc., +1.610.891.1640; fax +1.610.891.8556; info@sstnet.com; www.sstnet.com.
Symantec Ships VisualCafé Enterprise Suite
Symantec Corporation has announced VisualCafé Enterprise Suite, an IDE for the creation of distributed Java technology-based applications. VisualCafé Enterprise Suite automates tasks such as configuring applications for interoperability across different platforms, including multiple application servers.
New in VisualCafé Enterprise Suite is Symantec's Single-View technology. Single-View maintains a single image of the distributed development environment, masking the complexities of a multi-platform computing environment.
VisualCafé Enterprise Suite employs wizards that simplify the development of client and server objects. A client-adapter wizard streamlines the creation of software that communicates with a remote object, based on either CORBA or RMI server objects.
VisualCafé Enterprise Suite costs $2,795.
For more information, contact Symantec Corporation, 888.822.3409; www.visualcafe.com or www.symantec.com.
MetaQuest Announces Triage 2.0
MetaQuest Software Inc. has announced Triage 2.0, a toolset that enables software publishers to bundle a customized diagnostics tool with their software applications. Triage 2.0 automates technical support by collecting the configuration information vendors need to accurately diagnose problems without involving the customer in a lengthy Q&A session. Data collected includes network information, hardware resources, ActiveX controls, running applications and loaded modules, installed and startup applications, displays, drives, and printers.
Triage 2.0 runs on Windows 95/98/NT. Triage 2.0 costs $795 and ships royalty-free.
For more information, contact MetaQuest Software, Inc., +1.514.341.9113; fax +1.514.341.4757; info@metaquest.com; www.metaquest.com.
HexaTech Releases ViewPro v4.0
HexaTech has announced ViewPro v4.0 ActiveX, a report generator, print engine, and print-preview control. Version 4.0 provides the ability to place tables, graphs, pictures, and drawings onto text report pages, which can be imported or exported as WMF metafiles. It supports RTF rich text and RTF tables. It also allows the user to visually design a report template at design time and fill out the template at run time.
ViewPro v4.0 ActiveX costs $179.
For more information, contact HexaTech, +1.650.254.0610; fax +1.650.965.1645; info@hexatech.com; www.hexatech.com.
Crossware Launches 8051 Virtual Workshop
Crossware has introduced 8051 Virtual Workshop, a development tool that allows 8051 programmers to simulate their complete target system. The 8051 Virtual Workshop allows the software-debugging and verification process to proceed in the absence of any target hardware.
The 8051 Virtual Workshop runs under Windows 95/98/NT 4.0. The product includes an 8051 Instruction Set Simulator with full source-level and graphical-debugging facilities.
Depending on the exchange rate, 8051 Virtual Workshop costs approximately $1,000 for the complete package or approximately $700 when purchased as an add-on to another Crossware product.
For more information, contact Crossware Products, +44.0.1763.853500; fax +44.0.1763.853330; sales@crossware.com; www.crossware.com.
Tower Concepts Unveils Razor v4.1d
Tower Concepts has announced Razor v4.1d, an integrated tool suite offering both problem tracking and configuration management. Problem-tracking tools help developers manage information about bugs, defects, and other problems in code. Configuration management tools assist in keeping track of the different versions and sub-units of their code.
Razor v4.1d costs $3,595 for a five-user license including first-year maintenance.
For more information, contact Tower Concepts, +1.315.363.8000; fax +1.315.363.7488; sales@tower.com; www.tower.com.
InstallShield Offers InstallShield Java Edition 2.5
InstallShield Software has released InstallShield Java Edition 2.5, a tool for creating cross-platform installations. New features include multiple-source and target directory support and multiple-language support with end-user dialogs in Japanese, French, Italian, German, and Spanish. InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 expands support for IBM's AS/400e platform with a model extension that uses the AS/400 Toolbox for Java. This toolbox enables developers writing installers to use the native features of the AS/400e operating system.
InstallShield Java Edition 2.5 costs $495. An upgrade from any prior release of Java Edition costs $195.
For more information, contact InstallShield Software Corporation, 800.374.4353 or +1.847.240.9111; fax +1.847.240.9120; info@installshield.com; www.installshield.com.
SkyLine Tools Imaging Debuts Corporate Suite Active X 1.01
SkyLine Tools Imaging has released the Corporate Suite Active X 1.01, a royalty-free document and photographic imaging toolkit. Corporate Suite Active X 1.01 ships with SkyDocImage, an imaging application written in either Visual Basic or Visual C. Corporate Suite Active X includes a comprehensive TIFF package, TWAIN scanning capabilities, and a full annotation package. Corporate Suite Active X also features an anti-aliasing function to clean up lossy scanned documents.
Corporate Suite Active X costs $999 and can be purchased at the company's website.
For more information, contact SkyLine Tools Imaging, +1.818.346.4200; fax +1.818.888.5314; sales@imagelib.com; www.imagelib.com.
ComponentSource Offers FarPoint's Spread 3.0 Online
ComponentSource has announced the online availability of Spread 3.0, a spreadsheet control, by FarPoint Technologies. Spread 3.0 features enhancements including Excel 97 import and export (32-bit versions), HTML export (32-bit versions), support for OLE drag-and-drop, Print Preview, and support for ADO. Spread 3.0 includes a 32-bit ActiveX control, a VBX, and 16- and 32-bit DLLs.
Other new features include the ability to bind the spreadsheet to ADO 2.0 using OLE DB technology and import and export spreadsheet files in Excel 97 format (32-bit versions).
Spread 3.0 costs $249. Upgrades from versions 2.0, 2.1, and 2.5 cost $159. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact ComponentSource, www.componentsource.com.
Boulder Software Foundry Introduces FLASHPOINT Application Server Technology
Boulder Software Foundry, Inc. has released FLASHPOINT Application Server Technology, a web application server that allows C++ applications to generate HTML pages as output to web browsers. FLASHPOINT replaces CGI with a development environment that requires no extra proprietary tools, so developers can use the database and development tools already available for C++.
FLASHPOINT functions as both the web server and the application server. It manages sessions that are persistent across a series of connections, incorporates 128-bit secure socket layer security, and automatically synchronizes web content with business rules. It supports client-side Java Script/JAVA.
A FLASHPOINT single-user access license is free and can be downloaded from the company's website. A five-user license costs $95; a 10-user license costs $195, and an unlimited access per CPU license costs $2,295.
For more information, contact Boulder Software Foundry, Inc., +1.303.545.3108; fax +1.303.443.0969; sales@bouldersoftware.com; www.bouldersoftware.com.
Applied Microsystems Announces PowerTAP MPC8260 for PowerQUICC II
Applied Microsystems Corporation has announced PowerTAP MPC8260 for PowerQUICC II, a development environment for the PowerQUICC II high-end processor that includes the PowerTAP MPC8260 emulator, the CodeWarrior and MWX-ICE IDEs, and the Tektronix TLA700 Series Logic Analyzer with PowerQUICC II support.
PowerTAP combines a palm-sized, portable form factor with debug functionality furnishing visibility into system-level operations. The combination of AMC's and Tektronix's debugging tools provides both software and hardware debugging capabilities. From a single instrument, developers can download code onto the target board, run/stop the processor, and obtain up to 512K of real-time trace data on every channel. From the same display device, the developer can monitor this combined capability, allowing them to identify the source of bugs in an embedded system.
PowerTAP MPC8260 for PowerQUICC II costs $7,995 in single-unit quantities on a PC host. PowerTAP MPC8260 for PowerQUICC II is also available for SunOS, Solaris, and Windows 95/NT hosts.
For more information, contact Applied Microsystems Corporation, 800.426.3925 or +1.425.882.2000; fax +1.425.883.3049; info@amc.com; www.amc.com.
Micro Digital Releases WinBase Plus and smxCF
Micro Digital has announced WinBase Plus, a set of tools for developing proof-of-concept demos for embedded systems. WinBase Plus contains Windows versions of four Micro Digital products: WinBase, smx, smx++, and PEG (Portable Embedded GUI).
In addition, Micro Digital has released smxCF, a port of smx to the Motorola ColdFire processor. smxCF offers a full suite of kernel services, yet emphasizes simplicity and ease of use. It supports the 51xx, 52xx, and 53xx series processors. smxCF has been integrated with Diab Data C/C++ Compiler, EST visionCLICK, SDS C/C++ compiler, and SDS SingleStep Simulator with point-and-click smx awareness.
WinBase Plus costs $995, including full APIs for the listed products. smxCF costs $4,500 for the development kit, which includes a site development license, royalty-free for one developed product. Free support and updates are included for six months. Full source code is available for smxCF for $2,500.
For more information, contact Micro Digital Inc., 800.366.2491 or +1.714.373.6862; fax +1.714.891.2363; sales@smxinfo.com; www.smxinfo.com.
Inner Media Ships DynaZIP-AX v4.0
Inner Media has shipped DynaZIP-AX v4.0, a zip-compatible, data-compression toolkit/component for Windows. DynaZIP-AX v4.0 provides a pair of ActiveX components, one each for zip and unzip, and is designed for use with Visual Basic, Access, Delphi, Visual FoxPro, Visual C++, and any other 32-bit programming environment that supports ActiveX. The ActiveX components are fully self-contained and do not require the installation or use of any additional DLLs beyond those already present on a normal Windows machine.
DynaZIP-AX v4.0 costs $149 per developer. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact Inner Media, Inc., 800.962.2949 or +1.603.465.3216; fax +1.603.465.7195; sales@innermedia.com; www.innermedia.com.
EPC Announces C/C++ Enterprise Edition for NetWare 4 and 5
EPC has released C/C++ Enterprise Edition, a C/C++ compiler for NetWare 4 and 5. C/C++ Enterprise Edition includes SNiFF+ from TakeFive, C++ class libraries from Rogue Wave, a cross-debugger, and a C/C++ cross-compiler from Windows 95/98/NT to NetWare, which offers command-line and GUI interfaces.
C/C++ Enterprise Edition costs $995.
For more information, contact EPC, +44.131.225.6262; fax +44.131.225.6644; sales@epc.co.uk; www.epc.co.uk.
Rogue Wave Debuts Objective Toolkit for ATL
Rogue Wave Software has announced Objective Toolkit for ATL, a product from its Stingray product line that enables C++ developers to develop reusable COM objects. Objective Toolkit for ATL maximizes code reuse through GUI, COM, and productivity enhancements in familiar ATL-like implementations. Additional features include: XML document support, a visual editor for RGS registry scripts, function call objects, thread encapsulations, SafeArray wrappers, and a composite-control layout manager.
Objective Toolkit for ATL costs $995 and includes full source code, 60 days of technical support, and a 30-day, money-back guarantee. Annual support licenses cost $495.
For more information, contact Rogue Wave Software, Inc., 800.487.3217 or +1.303.473.9118; sales@roguewave.com; www.roguewave.com.
CS Verilog Releases LOGISCOPE J TestChecker and ObjectGEODE 4.0
CS Verilog has released LOGISCOPE J TestChecker, a version of TestChecker that provides support for C/C++ and Java. TestChecker notifies developers and QA engineers if parts of the code remain untested. It identifies inefficient test cases and the tests that should be re-executed for regression testing if a function or a file is modified.
In addition, CS Verilog has released ObjectGEODE 4.0, a suite of tools that supports UML and SKL for building real-time distributed applications. The ObjectGEODE Class Diagram Editor and Statechart Editor conform to UML 1.1. UML classes can be converted to SDL abstract data types for direct inclusion into SDL design models, and live-links can be established between elements.
LOGISCOPE J TestChecker costs $2,400. ObjectGEODE 4.0 costs $15,000 for a 10-user license.
For more information, contact CS Verilog, 800.424.3095 or +33.1.45.36.57.00; fax +1.972.241.6594 or +33.1.46.65.77.38; sales@verilogusa.com; www.verilogusa.com.
Agranat Systems Unveils EmWeb v4.0, EmWeb for JavaOS and ChorusOS, and EmWeb/NM
Agranat Systems, Inc. has released EmWeb v4.0, an embedded web server designed for real-time embedded systems. EmWeb v4.0 features the ability to integrate SNMP objects by name with the dynamic content in web pages. Other new releases from Agranat Systems include EmWeb for JavaOS and ChorusOS and EmWeb/NM.
EmWeb for JavaOS and ChorusOS , an embedded HTTP server technology, allows developers to create and deploy web-based management capabilities in products including Internet-access devices, set-top boxes, and communications equipment. EmWeb/NM is an embedded Web technology that allows developers real-time access to most SNMP-based device management applications.
For pricing and additional information, contact Agranat Systems, Inc., +1.978.461.0888 or +1.650.903.2233; fax +1.978.461.2080 or +1.650.903.2243; sales@agranat.com; www.agranat.com.
Honeywell Offers DoME under GNU Open Source-Code License
Honeywell has released DoME (domain modeling environment), a CASE-type tool, under a GNU open source-code license. Honeywell developed DoME to facilitate production of high-quality software for critical applications. It can handle a wide variety of object-oriented notations, such as Coad-Yourdon and UML, as well as graphical systems, such as IDEF0 and Petri-nets. However, the real power of DoME is not in the built-in tools, but in its ability to facilitate the construction of new tools specialized to user needs. DoME includes an automatic code generator and report writer.
DoME can be downloaded free of charge from the company's website.
For more information, contact Honeywell, 800.328.5111 or +1.612.951.1000; info@corp.honeywell.com; www.honeywell.com.
FairCom Announces FairCom ODBC Driver v3.8
FairCom Corporation has released the FairCom ODBC Driver v3.8 in both 16- and 32-bit versions. Both drivers support full read/write capabilities, enhanced file opening and closing, and increased stability. The ODBC standard from Microsoft allows connectivity between c-tree Plus or FairCom Server data files while using ODBC-compliant applications, such as Microsoft Access, Crystal Report Writer, and PowerBuilder.
In client/server mode, the FairCom ODBC Driver supports SPX, TCP/IP, and NetBios. Other features include a dictionary creation option, OEM-to-ANSI data conversion, debug settings, and padding fixed-length strings.
FairCom ODBC Driver v3.8 costs $99 per driver, licensed per machine. Commercial distribution pricing is available.
For more information, contact FairCom Corporation, +1.573.445.6833; fax +1.573.445.9698; faircom@faircom.com; www.faircom.com.
Jinfonet Announces JReport v1.2
Jinfonet has released JReport v1.2, a Java reporting product that supports Sun's Java 2 and includes language localization facilities, extended export formats (PDF, mail, text, HTML, and applet), report caching, enhanced printing capabilities, table of contents, and user-defined objects. JReport supports flexible deployment configurations. JReport Runtime provides stand-alone desktop deployment. The runtime can be integrated as beans into applications.
JReport v1.2 costs $995 per developer. JReport server costs $995 for the first five developers.
For more information, contact Jinfonet Software, Inc., +1.301.983.5865; fax +1.301.983.5860; info@jinfonet.com; www.jinfonet.com.