ESRI Ships MapObjects LT 2
ESRI, Inc., has released MapObjects LT 2, a lightweight version of MapObjects. MapObjects LT 2 includes over 20 programmable mapping objects. It features new renderers, geometric objects, and spatial search methods. It also provides a new statistics object and enhanced output methods.
MapObjects LT 2 offers direct support for native data formats, such as ArcInfo coverages, ESRI Shapefiles, DXF, DWG, DGN, GeoTIFF, JPEG, ERDAS, and MrDID image compression. Also, MapObjects LT 2 offers programmable legend and scale bar ActiveX controls to embed into a mapping application.
MapObjects LT 2 costs $1,000 and ships with ESRI's Data & Maps, a set of five CD-ROMs featuring ready-to-use data for the entire world and detailed data for the United States. An evaluation copy is available for $19.95.
For more information, contact ESRI, Inc., 800.447.9778 or +1.909.793.2853; fax +1.909.793.5953; info@esri.com; www.esri.com.
Spatial Unveils IntraVISION Software Developer's Kit 4.2
Spatial Inc. has announced IntraVISION Software Developer's Kit (IV-SDK) v4.2, an OEM version of the IV-SDK that enables developers to integrate multi-format viewing, markup, measurement, and conversion functionality into new and existing applications. IV-SDK v4.2 features include a new JavaBean interface, an ActiveX Control, and expanded file format support, including CATIA, Pro/ENGINEER, MS Office 2000, Gerber, and ACIS SAT v6.x formats. The JavaBean interface enables integration of IV-SDK advanced functionality in Java-based applications. The ActiveX control for Windows NT provides the ability to embed IV-SDK technology within Visual Basic, Delphi, Visual C++, and other applications that support ActiveX controls.
For pricing and additional information, contact Spatial Inc., 800.767.5710 or +1.303.544.2900; fax +1.303.544.3000; info@spatial.com; www.spatial.com.
CodePlay Releases VectorC 1.0
CodePlay Limited has released VectorC 1.0, an optimizing C compiler with support for MMX, 3DNow!, and Streaming SIMD Extensions, and preliminary support for the upcoming Intel Pentium 4. VectorC 1.0 vectorizes Standard C source code, making it unnecessary for users to write specific versions of programs for specific processors.
VectorC 1.0 Professional Edition costs $750. VectorC 1.0 Special Edition costs $80 and is designed for students and amateur programmers. It does not offer Athlon or Pentium 4 support, and compilation speeds are slower than the Professional Edition. The Special Edition will be updated also, later than the Professional Edition.
For more information, contact CodePlay Limited, +44.0.20.7419.2465; fax +44.0.870.052.9804; info@codeplay.com; www.codeplay.com.
Visual Numerics Announces IMSL C Numerical Library v4.0
Visual Numerics, Inc., has announced IMSL C Numerical Library (CNL) v4.0. CNL is a collection of more than 300 mathematical and statistical analysis functions written in C that programmers can embed directly into numerical analysis applications. The primary enhancement in v4.0 is that the Library is now thread-safe, so developers can integrate CNL into multithreaded applications.
IMSL C Numerical Library v4.0 supports Unix workstations from Sun Microsystems, HP, IBM, Silicon Graphics, and Compaq; and personal computers running Windows 95/98/NT or Linux. Pricing starts at $1,195, depending on platform and number of concurrent users.
For more information, contact Visual Numerics, Inc., 800.364.8880 or +1.303.939.8797; fax +1.303.245.5300; info@vni.com; www.vni.com.
Interactive Network Technologies Offers J/CarnacPro 1.1
Interactive Network Technologies, Inc., has released J/CarnacPro 1.1, an upgrade of the company's 100-percent Java toolkit. J/CarnacPro extends the capability of Java 2D to provide developers an environment for developing graphical applications. J/CarnacPro 1.1 offers utilities designed to maximize performance from Java 2D, including attribute caching, advanced damage repair control, extensive buffering control, optimized spatial retrieval of shapes, and dynamic rendering of complex shapes. J/CarnacPro 1.1 features built-in interactive shape editors and GUI components, including a color-map editor, an advanced print GUI component, and attribute editors for shapes.
J/CarnacPro 1.1 costs $1,950 for a single-user license and 30 percent annually for support and maintenance. A 30-day evaluation copy is available on request.
For more information, contact Interactive Network Technologies, Inc., 877.422.7622 or +1.713.975.7434; fax +1.713.975.1120; info@int.com or jcarnacpro@int.com; www.int.com.
Sun Unveils Forte Developer 6.0
Sun Microsystems, Inc. has announced the Forte Developer 6.0 suite of products, an integrated set of development and productivity tools designed for enterprise developers. Formerly known as SunWorkshop tools, Forte Developer 6.0 products include Forte C, C++, and Forte Fortran tools. Key enhancements in the Forte Developer 6.0 suite include new compilers optimized for Solaris on both SPARC and Intel architectures. The Forte Performance Analyzer tool allows programmers to identify hot spots and fine tune applications, including multithreaded applications.
Pricing for Forte C++ starts at $1,995 for a personal user license. Forte C software starts at $1,295. Licenses for shareable network versions and large customer sites are also available. Upgrades and competitive trade-ups start at under $1,000.
For more information, contact Sun Microsystems, Inc., http://sun.com.
The Imaging Source GmbH Announces TX Text Control Class Library
The Imaging Source Europe GmbH has announced the TX Text Control class library, which enables developers to use TX Text Control with Microsoft Visual C++ and the Microsoft Foundation Classes. The library seamlessly integrates into C++ projects, eliminating the need to call DLL messages or OCX properties. It directly uses TX Text Control's core components.
The CTextControl base class contains member functions for all TX Text Control features, including headers and footers, tables, macro fields, and images. CTXDoc and CTXView classes offer full support for MFC's document/view architecture. The library provides separate classes for button bar, ruler, and status bar.
For pricing and additional information, contact The Imaging Source Europe GmbH, 877.898.2875 or +1.704.373.2585; fax +1.704.370.0906; sales@textcontrol.com; www.textcontrol.com.
Compaq Releases Compaq Enterprise Toolkit — Unix Edition v2.5
Compaq has released Compaq Enterprise Toolkit — Unix Edition v2.5, a toolkit that enables developers to write applications for all major Unix platforms, using Microsoft Visual C++. Platforms include Tru64 Unix, Sun Solaris, HP-UX, IBM AIX, SGI IRIX, SCO UnixWare, Linux X86/Alpha, and Windows. The Compaq Enterprise Toolkit — Unix Edition v2.5 offers transparent use of Visual Studio features for Unix development, such as toolbars, workspaces, projects, project settings, editor, and build diagnostics. Wizards help set up Unix projects, define access to remote hosts, specify file synchronization policy, and generate Unix makefiles.
The Compaq Enterprise Toolkit — Unix Edition v2.5 license plus media costs $649. License only (no media) costs $499. Upgrades from a prior version cost $260.
For more information, contact Compaq, 800.344.4825; enterprisetoolkit@compaq.com; www.tru64unix.compaq.com/enterprisetoolkit/.
PointBase Introduces PointBase Embedded Server 3.3
PointBase, Inc. has announced PointBase Embedded Server 3.3, a server designed for use in development of multithreaded applications requiring an embedded database, such as web-based PDAs, cellular phones, and Internet appliances. PointBase Embedded Server 3.3 offers a small footprint, multiple database connections, extensibility, integration with enterprise databases, and self-management and usability features needed to enable embedded environments and Internet appliances.
PointBase Embedded Server 3.3 costs $625 per single-user license and comes with documentation, InstallShield Java Installation files, examples, sample database, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Support for PointBase Embedded Server 3.3 costs $243 per license per year.
For more information, contact PointBase, Inc., 877.238.8798 or +1.650.230.7200; fax +1.650.230.7230; info@pointbase.com; www.pointbase.com.
PeerDirect Launches PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0
PeerDirect Inc. has released PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0, which adds support for Unicode internationalization and for IBM DB2 Universal Database. PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0 is designed to replicate data on a number of platforms, such as Palm devices, notebooks, and multiprocessor machines; on major operating systems, such as Windows NT/2000 and Unix; and on major database platforms, such as Oracle, Microsoft, IBM, Sybase, Informix, Paradox, InterBase, and Pervasive.
PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0 can provide a live, secondary copy of data in case the main server is unavailable. It can run reports on a live copy of a database, without affecting performance of an OLTP system. In addition, PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0 replication functionality can be integrated and embedded into custom applications.
Workstation licenses for PeerDirect Replication Engine 5.0 range from $350 to $600. Server licenses range from $1,000 to $6,000.
For more information, contact PeerDirect Inc., +1.416.805.9088; fax +1.905.822.3824; info@peerdirect.com; www.peerdirect.com.
TASKING and PLX Offer TASKING IOP 480 Tool Suite
TASKING, Inc. has announced a partnership with PLX Technology to develop TASKING IOP 480 Tool Suite, consisting of TASKING's Embedded Development Environment; optimized ANSI C/C++ compiler, assembler, and CrossView Pro debugger; and PLX's IOP 480 PowerPC I/O Processor technology. The TASKING IOP 480 Tool Suite shortens the debugging process through faster problem identification. Graphical data analysis provides visual diagrams for large data sets, helping to detect and analyze errors in the input signal. Using the enhanced register windows, developers can group registers into meaningful sets, such as general purpose, floating point, or UART, and display only critical registers.
The TASKING IOP 480 Tool Suite is available directly from TASKING starting at $3,495.
For more information, contact TASKING, Inc., 800.458.8276 or +1.781.320.9400; fax +1.781.320.9212; sales_us@tasking.com; www.tasking.com.
Crossware Unveils ColdFire Development Suite for Windows 9x/NT 4.0
Crossware Products has released the ColdFire Development Suite for Windows 9x/NT 4.0, which includes a source-level simulator and source-level debugger for the Motorola ColdFire family of 32-bit microcontrollers, integrated with its other ColdFire tools. The ColdFire Development Suite for Windows 9x/NT 4.0 supports the latest MCF5407 chip, as well as the series 2 and series 3 ColdFire cores. Also, the Suite allows developers to create, build, and debug ColdFire programs both with and without hardware.
The simulator allows ColdFire programs to be developed without hardware. When the hardware becomes available, the parallel port BDM (background debug mode) debugger extends the source-level debugging capabilities to the hardware itself.
ColdFire Development Suite for Windows 9x/NT 4.0 costs £1,160 (approximately $1,740) as a stand-alone package. When purchased as an add-on for use with an existing Crossware Windows installation, the Codefire Development Suite costs £960 (approximately $1,140).
For more information, contact Crossware Products, +44.0.1763.853500; fax +44.0.1763.853330; sales@crossware.com; www.crossware.com.
BSQUARE Announces Bluetooth Extension to WinDK, CEValidator, Windows CE Platform Builder 3.0, WinRT-USB, and Pocket PC Versions of BSQUARE Messenger, bFax Pro, and bUseful Utilities Pak
BSQUARE Corporation has announced several new products. The Bluetooth Extension to WinDK is a device driver development toolkit used for developing hardware and protocol drivers for Bluetooth implementations based on the Digianswer A/S Bluetooth Software Stack. The CEValidator Applications Tester records testing scripts while users interact with the application, avoiding the need for programming. Windows CE Platform Builder 3.0 allows developers to build embedded systems and take advantage of new features in Windows CE 3.0. WinRT-USB provides USB hardware control capability on Windows 98 and Windows 2000 without the complexity of using the Windows Device Driver Kits. The Pocket PC versions of Messenger, bFax Pro, and bUseful Utilities Pak allow Pocket PC owners to send and receive instant messages, send and receive faxes, and maintain device operation.
The prices for a single-user license are as follows: Bluetooth Extension to WinDK costs $14,995; CEValidator Applications Tester costs $4,950. A single-user license for Pocket PC Versions of BSQUARE Messenger cost $9.95, bFax Pro cost $49.95, and bUseful Utilities Pak cost $59.95.
For additional pricing and information, contact BSQUARE Corporation, 888.820.4500 or +1.425.519.5900; fax +1.425.519.5999; info@bsquare.com; www.bsquare.com.
Data Representations Launches Simplicity for Java v1.2.1 and Simplicity Professional v1.2.1
Data Representations, Inc. has released Simplicity for Java v1.2.1 and Simplicity Professional for Java v1.2.1, adding database integration, servlet development, and cross-platform testing features. Version 1.2.1 of the Simplicity for Java family of tools supports the development of both client-side and server-side applications. Version 1.2.1 allows developers to connect applications to databases without writing any additional code. Other features include the ability to build SQL queries graphically and tie the resulting data into an application without programming.
Simplicity can be used with any JDBC- or ODBC-compliant database server. Pricing for Simplicity for Java v1.2.1 starts at $149 per developer seat. Simplicity Professional v1.2.1 starts at $895 per developer seat.
For more information, contact Data Representations, Inc., 888.307.9550 or +1.973.467.4222; fax +1.973.467.0015; info@datarepresentations.com; www.datarepresentations.com.
Rabbit Semiconductor Releases Rabbit 2000 TCP/IP Development Kit and Rabbit 2000 Core Module
Rabbit Semiconductor has announced Rabbit 2000 TCP/IP Development Kit, containing a TCP/IP development board with the Rabbit 2000 8-bit microprocessor, a Dynamic C software development system, a power supply, and a PC serial cable for real-time debugging. In addition, Rabbit has released Rabbit 2000 Core Module, which provides the essential interface for the Rabbit 2000 microprocessor and application-specific hardware. Applications are developed using Dynamic C, an environment that includes an editor, compiler, and debugger.
The Rabbit 2000 TCP/IP Development Kit costs $199. An optional add-on toolkit is available for $99 that includes an Ethernet hub, two Ethernet straight-through cables, and one Ethernet crossover cable. Pricing for the Rabbit 2000 Core Module starts at $39. A Core Module Development Kit is available for $169 and includes the core module, a prototyping board, Dynamic C software development system, PC serial cable, and CD-ROM documentation.
For more information, contact Rabbit Semiconductor, +1.530.757.8400; fax +1.530.757.8402; sales@rabbitsemiconductor.com; www.rabbitsemiconductor.com.
ThinAirApps Unveils Wireless SDK for ThinAir Server
ThinAirApps, LLC has announced Wireless SDK for ThinAir Server, which allows Java developers to create secure, real-time communication between almost any wireless device and any applications that access ODBC- and JDBC-enabled databases, XML documents, and Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes forms.
The basic Wireless SDK for ThinAir Server, including documentation and sample code, is available for evaluation and can be downloaded for free from the company's website. The ThinAir Server Platform, which runs applications built using the SDK, is also available from the ThinAir website for a free 30-day, five-user evaluation. Following the evaluation, potential customers can either license ThinAir Server commercially or purchase a developer server license. Pricing for the ThinAir Server starts at $1,000 for a 10-user license.
For more information, contact ThinAirApps, LLC, 888.609.8446 or +1.212.343.5000; info@thinairapps.com; www.thinairapps.com.
Green Hills Software Announces New Debug Mode for MULTI 2000
Green Hills Software, Inc. has announced the release of a new debug mode for the MULTI 2000. The new debug mode, an enhancement to Green Hills' MULTI 2000 IDE, enables designers to debug multithreaded applications using the ThreadX RTOS on a thread-by-thread basis while the application continues to run. Run-mode debugging enables programmers to halt and examine specific threads in their system while the remaining threads continue to run. Each time a thread hits a breakpoint, MULTI 2000 IDE halts that thread and opens a source code debug window specific to that thread. Programmers can then single step or browse through the halted thread and read memory and registers, all without disrupting program execution.
The first single-user MULTI/ThreadX license for Windows 95/98/NT, including the MULTI IDE, a Green Hills C/C++/EC++ compiler, assembler/linker, ThreadX Kernel Awareness Package, and a project license for the ThreadX RTOS starts at $15,400.
For more information, contact Green Hills Software, Inc., +1.805.965.6044; fax +1.805.965.6343; sales@ghs.com; www.ghs.com.
WCSC Releases COMM-DRV/NT v18.0
WCSC (Willies Computer Software Company) has announced COMM-DRV/NT v18.0, an upgrade of the company's high-speed serial communication kernel driver for Windows NT and 2000. COMM-DRV/NT v18.0 supports most PCI and ISA non-intelligent multiport cards based on the 8250 and 16x50 family of UARTs. COMM-DRV/NT v18.0 offers auto-detect of the 16650 UART and optimized use of the 16650's built-in buffering for high-speed communication without excessive interrupts.
COMM-DRV/NT v18.0 costs $299.99. Upgrades from v17.0 cost $179.99.
For more information, contact WCSC, 800.966.4832 or +1.281.360.4232; fax +1.281.360.3231; sales@wcscnet.com; www.wcscnet.com.
IBM Announces VisualAge Micro Edition v1.1
IBM Corporation has announced VisualAge Micro Edition v1.1, which provides the environment, tools, and runtime support for building complete, end-to-end embedded systems based on Java technology. VisualAge Micro Edition v1.1 adds support for processors and development boards from Hitachi Semiconductor (America) Inc. and Intel, the SuperH and ARM CPU architectures, and the iTRON industrial RTOS.
Available in two versions, the Individual Package supplies the class runtime components, packaging tool, configurable J9 VM, and IDE. The Collaborative Package adds version and release tools and the team repository. VisualAge Micro Edition v1.1 Individual Package is available for download for free. The Individual Package is also available on CD-ROM for the cost of shipping. The Collaborative Package is available only on CD-ROM for $99 per developer seat.
For more information, contact IBM Corporation, +1.602.569.3800; fax +1.602.569.6300; sales@oti.com; www.ibm.com.
Zucotto Unveils XpressoBoard Z1010
Zucotto Systems, Inc. has announced the XpressoBoard Z1010 hardware development toolkit for integrating Java wireless applications. XpressoBoard Z1010 includes Xpresso, a pure-Java, wireless chip that enables Java programmers to develop applications for the wireless Internet. Included in Zucotto's Jacknife Development Suite, the functionality found on the XpressoBoard Z1010 allows developers to implement cutting edge Java-based wireless Internet applications, such as multimedia and streaming video.
Zucotto also offers the Jacknife Development Suite for testing and integration of Java applications, which includes the WhiteBoard software development toolkit, as well as support and training services.
For pricing and additional information, contact Zucotto Systems, Inc., +1.858.551.4222; fax +1.858.551.4223; info@zucotto.com; www.zucotto.com.