AccuSoft Releases ImageGear 2001
AccuSoft Corporation has announced ImageGear 2001, their imaging toolkit. ImageGear 2001 offers over 600 functions, support for more than 100 formats, and 200 control parameters. New features in Version 2001 include 100-percent thread safety for ImageGear DLL and ActiveX; added support for a number of formats, such as WBMP and Scitex CT; and read support for PTOCA. ImageGear 2001 also offers a new multimedia plug-in that supports any format readable by Windows Media Player. In addition, it includes LuraWave and LuraDocument compression plug-ins.
Pricing for ImageGear 2001 starts at $2,995. An evaluation copy is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact AccuSoft Corporation, +1.508.351.9092; fax +1.508.351.9086; sales@accusoft.com; www.accusoft.com.
EBSnet Offers WEBster 2.0
EBSnet, Inc. has released WEBster 2.0, an enhanced browser and HTML GUI software development kit for embedded device developers. WEBster 2.0 offers secure sockets, HTML-based GUI development tools, cookies, and improved URL load performance. Written in C and C++, the web client uses the PEG Graphics Library from Swell Software.
WEBster 2.0 supports Document Object Model v1, providing a structured interface between the GUI code and the underlying C++ code. It includes a C++ callback mechanism for GUI events processing, a fully dynamic and customizable user interface, support for multiple font families, and cookies for Internet user/site tracking.
WEBster 2.0 is available starting at $22,500.
For more information, contact EBSnet, Inc., 800.428.9340 or +1.978.448.9340; fax +1.978.448.6376; sales@ebsnetinc.com; www.ebsnetinc.com.
Visual Numerics Announces JWAVE 3.5
Visual Numerics, Inc. has released JWAVE 3.5, a product that integrates Visual Numerics’ PV-WAVE, Visual Data Analysis (VDA), and IMSL mathematical and statistical libraries with Sun Microsystems’s Java. JWAVE 3.5 offers advanced graphics features that expand and support the client-side interaction of the product for JSP (Java Server Pages). New graphics features include: the ability to zoom in or out of a chart, profile a row or column across an image, select a point on a chart, and interactively rotate a 3-D chart.
JWAVE 3.5 costs $8,795 for the starter kit, which includes a single-user license and two client-developer licenses.
For more information, contact Visual Numerics, Inc., +1.303.939.8797; fax +1.303.245.5300; info@vni.com; www.vni.com.
MetaWare Announces XScale Development Tools
MetaWare Inc. has released its High C/C++ Compiler Toolchain and the SeeCode source code debugger, both part of the ARM toolset, for Intel’s XScale architecture. ARM tools support ARM, StrongARM, and XScale and can support a mixed Thumb and ARM code within the same file. All ARM variants, with C, C++, and Embedded C++ support, are available in the standard MetaWare toolchain as shipped. The IDE is included with all new MetaWare product releases.
SeeCode, a key component of the MetaWare toolset, includes an instruction-level simulator that allows developers to start debug work before the target is available. Also, it can debug multiple processors simultaneously. In addition, SeeCode includes a set of APIs that enable the developer to extend and tune the debugger to match the needs of the project and the development environment.
For pricing and additional information, contact MetaWare Inc., +1.831.429.6382; fax +1.831.429.9273; techsales@metaware.com; www.metaware.com.
Accelent Systems Unveils DeviceWare
Accelent Systems, Inc. has released DeviceWare, a library of highly configurable software and hardware modules that are used by Accelent’s engineers as a key component in the rapid development of Internet appliances. The recent release adds diagnostics in the bootloader, support for IDE devices (i.e. hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD), Bluetooth, and enhanced support for the MediaQ video chipset.
In addition to the library, DeviceWare contains the bootloader and OEM Adaptation Layer. The bootloader consists of low-level boot code and a flash kernel. On power up or reset, the bootloader will initialize the hardware, boot the operating system from a variety of sources, and transfer control to the OS kernel.
For pricing and additional information, contact Accelent Systems, Inc., +1.330.864.2300; fax +1.330.864.8674; info@accelent.com; www.accelent.com.
TASKING Launches Multicore Debug System
TASKING has launched the MDS (Multicore Debug System), debugging technology that synchronizes the behavior of debuggers of individual processors in a multiprocessor system to reflect how the processors interact with each other. It provides a platform that facilitates complete simulation of the multicore behavior.
To initiate an environment where multiple debugger clients can communicate with multiple targets, TASKING extends the generic interface used by the CrossView Pro debugger to enable target systems to interact with both proprietary and open-standard platforms. Within this open framework, the object-oriented nature of the MDS creates an environment in which discrete microprocessors and processing cores are all treated as “processing units.”
For pricing and additional information, contact TASKING, www.tasking.com.
Plumb Design Offers Thinkmap Studio v1.5
Plumb Design, Inc. has released Thinkmap Studio v1.5, an extensible, Java-based authoring environment where Thinkmap applications are designed, developed, tested, and deployed to the Thinkmap Application Server. The Server works with standard web servers, communicating directly with underlying data sources, caching similar requests from multiple users, and relaying information back and forth to Thinkmap Clients. A Thinkmap Client collects input from the user, relays it to the Thinkmap Application Server, and displays the returned results in ways that are defined by the developer.
Thinkmap Studio v1.5 costs $1,195 for a single-user license. A fully functional trial version of Thinkmap Studio v1.5 can be downloaded from the company’s website.
For more information, contact Plumb Design, Inc., phone/fax +1.212.285.8600; info@plumbdesign.com; www.thinkmap.com.
Excel Software Releases QuickUML 1.0
Excel Software has introduced QuickUML 1.0, a design tool that provides integration and ease-of-use for a core set of UML models. Projects are accessible through a tabbed window with integration among use cases, class models, object models, dictionary, and code. Projects are saved as standard XML files. QuickUML 1.0 contains advanced features for multiple-language projects, design namespaces, UML stereotype extensions, flexible color support, custom detail fields, and automated generation of class models.
QuickUML 1.0 costs $495 for a single-user license. Site licensing is available. Products may be purchased online at the company’s website.
For more information, contact Excel Software, +1.505.771.3719; fax +1.505.771.3718; info@excelsoftware.com; www.excelsoftware.com.
Rational Software Introduces Rational Test RealTime and Rational QualityArchitect for RealTime
Rational Software Corporation has released Rational Test RealTime, a product that automates the testing of embedded, real-time, and distributed applications. It addresses all test levels, from individual software and UML model components to overall system testing, including unit, integration, and validation testing on any host and for any embedded target.
In addition, Rational has released Rational QualityArchitect for RealTime, which works with Rational Test RealTime to add automated testing capabilities to Rational Rose RealTime, Rational’s UML design automation tool. Rational QualityArchitect for RealTime specifically focuses on testing individual capsules and overall integration of those capsules within a Rational Rose RealTime.
Rational Test RealTime costs $5,495 for a node-locked license and $9,625 for a floating license. Rational QualityArchitect for RealTime is available as part of Rational Rose RealTime Professional.
For more information, contact Rational Software Corporation, +1.781.676.2400; fax +1.781.229.3734; info@rational.com; www.rational.com.
Quest Software Debuts QDesigner
Quest Software, Inc. has introduced QDesigner, a database design tool that enables users to manage the process of application design from data and object modeling to code generation. QDesigner uses advanced entity/relationship modeling techniques that include the ability to “draw” database models, displaying an actual diagram of the design before it is applied. It also allows designers, developers, and DBAs to visualize database components and automates the process of creating and changing application components and underlying database structures.
QDesigner pricing starts at $995 per server.
For more information, contact Quest Software, Inc., +1.949.754.8000; fax +1.949.754.8999; sales@quest.com; www.quest.com.
MicroOLAP Announces MySQLDAC 1.0.1
MicroOLAP Technologies has announced MySQLDAC (MySQL Direct Access Components) 1.0.1, a library of native VCL components for direct access to the MySQL database server. MySQLDAC 1.0.1 does not require BDE/ODBC on the client side, so a developer can build a very thin client and easily distributable applications. MySQLDAC 1.0.1 supports Borland Delphi Professional and Enterprise Editions. MySQLDAC 1.0.1 supports all MySQL specific features, such as show, transaction, ping, kill process, check, and repair table.
MySQLDAC 1.0.1 costs $49.95 for a single-user license. With source code, it costs $79.95. A free trial version is available from the company’s website.
For more information, contact MicroOLAP Technologies, mysqldac@microolap.com; www.microolap.com.
4Developers Launches COM Explorer 2.0
4Developers LLC has released COM Explorer 2.0, a tool designed to help developers and system administrators explore, manage, and repair COM files. COM Explorer 2.0 provides a centralized view of COM objects, as well as, detailed information, such as, GUID, TypeLib, and version and file information. Misbehaved objects, such as objects with missing files left as junk in the Registry, are clearly marked.
A Registry editor is fully integrated, allowing the user to view and edit COM settings. Also included is a dependency viewer, which allows the user to view all the DLL dependencies for a COM object and marks missing DLL files to allow detection of bad installations.
COM Explorer 2.0 costs $150 for a single-user license, $450 for a site license, and $950 for a corporate license. A 30-day, fully functional trial version can be downloaded from the company’s website.
For more information, contact 4Developers LLC, sales@4dev.com; www.4dev.com.
PointBase Announces PointBase 3.5
PointBase Inc. has released PointBase 3.5, a family of pure Java, small-footprint database products that improves management and integration of data across the Internet, while extending enterprise data to mobile computers. Version 3.5 includes JDBC 2.0 API support for batch operations and BLOB/CLOB, scrollable cursors, and SQL caching. Batch operations provide performance improvement for certain multiple statement operations in transaction, while BLOB/CLOB enhancements are necessary for moving graphics and large amounts of text.
PointBase 3.5 pricing starts at $699. Discounts are available for educational institutions.
For more information, contact PointBase Inc., +1.650.230.7200; fax +1.650.230.7230; www.pointbase.com.
Project Technology Unveils BridgePoint 5.0
Project Technology, Inc. has released BridgePoint 5.0, a modeling suite that enables users to develop complete software systems by compiling executable models into source code. With BridgePoint 5.0 modeling suite, users can now define class, instance, and global-based operations. Separate state diagrams may be created, one for execution by each instance and one to be executed by the class itself. Additionally, Version 5.0 supports polymorphic events, which provides flexibility when mapping signals to events between the superclass and subclass levels. Signals received at the superclass level can be mapped to an event in the state model of the subclass without relying on identical names.
For pricing and additional information, contact Project Technology, Inc., +1.520.544.2881; fax +1.520.544.2912; www.projtech.com.
TechExcel Releases DevTrack 4.1
TechExcel, Inc. has released DevTrack 4.1, a defect and project tracking tool for software development teams. It tracks and manages all defects, change requests, feature enhancements, and other development issues. Also, DevTrack 4.1 provides workflow and process automation features.
New in Version 4.1 are full-field searching and reporting capabilities for all user-defined custom fields and custom pages, support for Informix database servers, and the ability for users to bypass the DevTrack web logon page by using NT authentication.
DevTrack 4.1 costs $595 for a single-user license and may be purchased online at the company’s website.
For more information, contact TechExcel, Inc., +1.925.871.3900; fax 1.925.871.3991; info@techexcel.com; www.techexcel.com.
ACE Integrates ACE CoSy with EDG’s C++ Front End
ACE Associated Compiler Experts bv has integrated their CoSy compiler development system with the EDG’s (Edison Design Group) C++ Front End. The CoSy system provides tools to compiler developers for the construction of optimizing compilers. The integration builds on the product portfolio for complex compiler development by allowing front-ends such as C++ and Java to be plugged into the CoSy system efficiently.
For pricing and additional information, contact ACE Associated Compiler Experts bv, www.ace.nl.
Analog Devices Releases VisualDSP++ r2.0 and ADSP-2191
Analog Devices, Inc. has released two new products: VisualDSP++ r2.0, a development environment for programming digital signal processors from Analog Devices, and ADSP-2191, a 16-bit digital processor. Key features of VisualDSP++ r2.0 include the addition of the VisualDSP++ kernel, which allows code to be implemented in a structured manner by supplying a controlled infrastructure used by applications, an integrated development and debugger environment contained in one single interface, and additional 3-D plotting tools.
ADSP-2191 operates at speeds up to 160 MHz. It combines 64K of on-chip SRAM configured as 32K words of data memory, 32K words of program memory, and access up to 16M words of external memory. In addition, the ADSP-2191 has four low-power options that can reduce power dissipation when the device operates under standby conditions.
The ADSP-2191 (model ADSP-2191MKST160X) costs $15 per unit in 10,000 unit volumes. VisualDSP++ for the ADSP-2191 costs $2,995. The ADSP-2191 EZ-KIT Lite (model ADDS-2191-EZLITE) evaluation system costs $295.
For more information, contact Analog Devices, Inc., 800.262.5643; fax 800.446.6212; info@analog.com; www.analog.com.
Aisys Introduces DriveWay Millennium Edition
Aisys Inc. has released DriveWay Millennium Edition, a device driver development product that enables embedded system developers using external peripherals to generate device drivers and perform system verification. DriveWay Millennium Edition offers Windows 2000 support, off-chip peripheral support, and on- and off-chip integration through a user interface that is based on a “design board” concept, similar to a PCB layout.
DriveWay Millennium Edition is available for the Motorola MPC8240. Operating at speeds of up to 266MHz, the MPC8240 combines onto a single chip a PowerPC 603e, an advanced memory controller, and a 32-bit PCI interface.
DriveWay Millennium Edition costs $19,500 for a single-seat license.
For more information, contact Aisys Inc., +1.408.327.8820; fax +1.408.327.8830; info@aisysinc.com; www.aisysinc.com.
TamoSoft Launches CommView 2.6
TamoSoft, Inc. has released CommView 2.6, a network monitor and packet analyzer for Windows 95/98/NT4/2000. CommView 2.6 presents a picture of the network traffic that helps to pinpoint security flaws, LAN bottlenecks, and other network-related problems. CommView 2.6 monitors network activity by capturing and analyzing packets of data passing through dial-up network connections and monitors tools for decoding, filtering, and logging packets. With CommView 2.6, a user can see lists of network sessions, IP addresses, ports, and examine individual packets. IP packets are decoded down to the lowest layer with full analysis of the main IP protocols: TCP, UDP, and ICMP.
CommView 2.6 costs between $49 and $119 depending on the license type and comes with one year of free upgrades and technical support. An evaluation copy is available on request.
For more information, contact TamoSoft, Inc., fax +64.3.359.0392; info@tamosoft.com; www.tamos.com.
Green Hills Software Releases MULTI 2000 IDE for Embedded Linux and INTEGRITY RTOS for Rational Rose RealTime
Green Hills Software, Inc. has released two new products: MULTI 2000 IDE for Embedded Linux and INTEGRITY RTOS for Rational Rose RealTime. The MULTI 2000 IDE features a window-oriented editor, graphical source-level debugger, and program builder. Also, it includes a version control system, on-line context-sensitive help, and an instruction set simulator that allows programmers to develop and test code on a PC or workstation without the need for the target hardware.
Green Hills has also released INTEGRITY RTOS for Rational Rose RealTime. INTEGRITY is a ROMable, flashable, high-availability, fault-tolerant RTOS. Tightly integrated with the MULTI IDE, INTEGRITY features advanced memory protection capabilities, dynamic download, task- and system-level debug, optional POSIX support, and embedded Internet and telephony support.
The MULTI 2000 IDE for Embedded Linux costs $5,900. INTEGRITY and MULTI for Windows costs $7,900 per seat and $10,900 for Unix.
For more information, contact Green Hills Software, Inc., +1.805.965.6044; fax +1.805.965.6343; sales@ghs.com; www.ghs.com.
Infragistics Offers Platinum Program
Infragistics, Inc. has implemented the Platinum Program, designed for corporate customers who need flexibility in switching between major environments. The Platinum Program allows corporations with 25 or more developers to license Infragistics’ component Suites, UltraSuite for COM and JSuite/JFCSuite for Java, for each developer at a reduced cost. Corporations obtaining the Platinum Program with Subscription or the Enterprise version will also automatically receive UltraSuite.NET when it is released.
The Platinum Program costs $1,495 per seat, with a 25-seat minimum. A Subscription costs $2,295 per seat.
For more information, contact Infragistics, Inc., 800.231.8588; fax +1.631.753.3661; sales@infragistics.com; www.infragistics.com.