DepartmentsDepartmentsGreenleaf Unveils Greenleaf CommX
Greenleaf Software has begun shipping Greenleaf CommX, an ActiveX component providing PC-based RS-232 asynchronous communications functionality for developers working in C/C++, Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi, and other development environments compatible with Microsoft's ActiveX technology. Some of the features of CommX include: support for standard COM ports for Windows 95/NT and Windows 98; port controls, status, call connection/disconnection, TTY and ANSI terminal emulation, and several file transfer protocols, including Zmodem and ASCII; reusable components for use in Visual Basic containers, Visual C++ applications, and Delphi projects; port configuration and file transfer template dialogs; Active Template Library (ATL) dual-interface implementation; and exposed base component.
Greenleaf CommX v1.0 costs $249.
For more information, contact Greenleaf Software, Inc., +1.972.248.2561; fax +1.972.248.7830; info@gleaf.com; www.gleaf.com.
Modern Software Publishing Announces Modern GuardX
Modern Software Publishing, Inc. has announced Modern GuardX, a software security solution for Windows 95/NT applications. GuardX enables software developers to add U.S. Department of Defense "Orange Book" C2 class security to everyday business applications. GuardX is a collection of ActiveX Components that supports many hosts, including Visual Basic, Visual C++, VBA, Access, Office, and others. GuardX features local or network Access Control List management, time-out capabilities, and full audit trail data collection.
GuardX prevents unauthorized access to software programs, program features, dialogs, and user-interface elements. GuardX manages users, user-groups, and user logons, automatically allowing or denying access based on user credentials.
GuardX costs $698 with a one-year maintenance subscription, free technical support, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. Free preview editions are available now from the Modern Software website.
For more information, contact Modern Software Publishing, Inc., +1.860.963.1071; fax +1.860.963.1074; info@modernsoftware.com; www.modernsoftware.com.
Geodesic Releases Great Circle v3.1
Geodesic Systems has released Great Circle v3.1, a C/C++ debugger and memory manager for Windows NT/95. With the addition of an HTML-based GUI, Great Circle allows off-site development teams to monitor memory performance and remotely debug applications. The new interface also includes features such as detailed reporting statistics and reduced memory requirements. As with previous versions, Great Circle v3.1 continues to use garbage collection technology to debug and automatically manage an application's memory. Great Circle is a collection of C and C++ debugging libraries that use garbage collection technology to automatically find and eliminate memory leaks and premature frees in application specific code, third party components, and legacy code. Unlike conventional debuggers, Great Circle can be used both as a debugging tool and as a linked library that automatically protects deployed software applications against memory bugs that may arise in the field. By analyzing, managing, and freeing memory during run time, Great Circle frees the programmer from time-consuming and error-prone manual memory management.
Great Circle v3.1 for Windows 95/NT supports Microsoft Visual C++ v4.x and v5.0. It costs $695 per user license and includes 90 days of free support.
For more information, contact Geodesic Systems, LLC, 800.360.8388 or +1.312.832.1221; fax +1.312.832.1230; info@geodesic.com; www.geodesic.com.
TechExcel Offers PowerTrack 2.0
TechExcel Corporation has announced PowerTrack 2.0, a web-enabled defect tracker. PowerTrack tracks and manages all defects, documentation/feature requests, and development issues. New features in PowerTrack 2.0 include integration with version control software (Microsoft Visual SourceSafe), time searching, time tracking, enhanced importing and exporting, and the ability to create and use custom Crystal Reports within PowerTrack projects. Standard features include a scalable client/server architecture; universal ODBC support for databases, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Sybase, and Oracle; and presentation-quality reports and graphics. PowerTrack provides workgroup functionality through either a PowerTrack interface or a web browser.
PowerTrack 2.0 is priced at $389 per license. TechExcel also provides a fully functioning evaluation copy that can be downloaded from the TechExcel website.
For more information, contact TechExcel Corporation, 800.439.7782 or +1.510.283.8930; fax +1.510.283.8931; info@techexcel.com; www.techexcel.com or www.powertrack.com.
On Time Introduces RTFiles-16 and RTFiles-32
On Time has released RTFiles, a FAT file system for embedded systems running on an operating system that does not provide file I/O support. RTFiles is delivered with all device drivers that are required to create, read, write, etc. files on commonly used hard and floppy disks and flash and IDE devices. RTFiles supports FAT12 and FAT16 formats.
Two different versions of RTFiles are available: RTFiles-16 is intended for 16-bit embedded systems running in real mode on x86-compatible CPUs. Intel 8088 and higher CPUs are supported. RTFiles-32 runs in 32-bit protected mode (flat address memory model) on Intel 386 or higher compatible CPUs.
RTFiles consists of a library that can be linked to embedded systems programs. The library contains the core file-handling functions, as well as the required device drivers. It offers four different APIs: the native RTFiles API, the C++ API (iostream class library), ANSI C FILE stream library, and operating system emulation APIs (DOS-compatible for RTFiles-16, Win32-compatible for RTFiles-32). Most applications using file I/O can run without source-code modifications under RTFiles.
RTFiles costs $1,700. Complete source code is available at an extra cost of $1,500.
For more information, contact On Time, +1.516.689.6654; fax +1.516.689.1172; info@on-time.com; www.on-time.com.
Cygnus Solutions Launches Source-Navigator 4.0
Cygnus Solutions has shipped Source-Navigator 4.0, a scalable, extensible, cross-platform, multi-language analysis tool that lets developers query and visualize relationships of project components, such as class hierarchy, cross-reference, and include structures. Developers can browse, edit, and search software projects exceeding one million lines of code, without changing development methodologies or requiring complex source-code reconfiguration. In addition, Source-Navigator allows developers to write or customize plug-in tools to provide the analysis specific to the task in the software development or reengineering process.
For use in projects of up to 50,000 lines of code, Cygnus has released Source-Navigator 4.0 Lite, the default configuration of Source-Navigator. Developers that start with Source-Navigator Lite can purchase a license key and access the production version without interrupting existing projects.
Source-Navigator is available on CD-ROM or can be downloaded from Cygnus' website. Cost is $1,995 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact Cygnus Solutions, 800.294.6871 or +1.408.542.9600; fax +1.408.542.9699; info@cygnus.com; www.cygnus.com.
Lynx Debuts LynxOS Open Development Environment for Windows
Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc. has announced LynxOS Open Development Environment for Windows (ODE/Windows), which allows programmers to develop embedded software on Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 host platforms and produce code for LynxOS-based systems. ODE/Windows is an additional component within Lynx's PosixWorks development suite.
The LynxOS Open Development Environment contains tools such as compilers, debuggers, assemblers, linkers, and related utilities. All tools are based on the GNU Toolchain (97rl), including C and C++ compilers, and the new Lynx enhanced TotalDb debugger. Also included are target kernel configuration utilities, such as mkimage and MasterLynx, which are used to generate a Kernel Downloadable Image (KDI) for execution on the target device.
The LynxOS ODE for Windows is priced at $6,995.
For more information, contact Lynx Real-Time Systems, Inc., +1.408.879.3900; fax +1.408.879.3920; www.lynx.com.
LOOX Releases LOOX 3.3 and LOOX++ 3.3
LOOX Software, Inc. has announced LOOX 3.3 and LOOX++ 3.3, new versions of their dynamic graphics and data visualization tools used by Unix and X/Motif developers. New features include support for animated and/or transparent GIF images, a scripting language for configuring complex behavioral relationships between objects, improved integration with existing Xlib code, additional predefined dynamic objects, enhanced annotation and network representation capabilities, advanced 2-D charting capabilities, and extended support for hard copy output.
LOOX 3.3 and LOOX++ 3.3 are available on HP-UX and Sun Solaris platforms. A single-user license costs $8,950. No royalties or runtime fees are charged for applications created using LOOX.
For more information, contact LOOX Software Inc., 800.684.5669 or +1.650.903.0942; fax +1.650.903.9824; webinfo@loox.com; www.loox.com.
Crossware Announces 8051 Simulator for Windows 95/NT 4.0
Crossware has released a new 8051 simulator that runs under Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0. The software creates a virtual 8051 microcontroller on the user's PC and provides full source-level debugging facilities without the need for any 8051 hardware.
Full simulation of interrupts, serial port, and timers is provided with graphic displays to show the activity of these "on-chip" peripherals. Views of memory, registers, and disassembled instructions allow observation and control at the microcontroller level. Multiple watch windows show the values of local and global C variables, and context colored text windows allow debugging at the source-code level. Multiple cycle counters indicate the number of instruction cycles that have occurred during various parts of the execution process. One of these is a trip counter that can be reset to zero by the user at any point.
For pricing and additional information, contact Crossware Products, +44.1223.421263; fax +44.1223.421006; sales@crossware.com; www.crossware.com.
Rational Launches Rational Rose 98
Rational Software Corporation has announced Rational Rose 98, the latest release of its visual modeling tool. Rose 98 features new component modeling capabilities; enterprise development enhancements, including integration with Rational's ClearCase software configuration management product; enhancements to the Rose Extensibility Interface for extending and customizing the Rational Rose 98 environment; and support for the Unified Modeling Language (UML) vl.l.
Rational Rose 98 will be available in three editions: Modeler, Professional, and Enterprise. Rose 98 Modeler Edition supports UML-compliant modeling. Rose 98 Professional Edition adds single-language capability and is available for C++, Java, and Visual Basic. Rose 98 Enterprise Edition provides multi-language support for C++, Java, Visual Basic, Oracle8, and other languages in a single package. All versions of Rose 98 support Rational and Rose Link Partner add-in products.
Rational Rose 98 Modeler Edition for Windows 95/NT costs $1,600, Rational Rose 98 Professional Edition for Windows 95/NT 4.0 costs $2,400, and Rational Rose 98 Enterprise Edition for Windows 95/NT 4.0 costs $3,600. A free 30-day evaluation copy of Rose 98 is currently available for download at www.rational.com/rose.
For more information, contact Rational Software Corporation, 800.728.1212 or +1.408.863.9900; fax +1.408.863.4120; info@rational.com; www.rational.com.
Mainsoft Ships MainWin XDE 3.0 for Unix
Mainsoft has announced MainWin XDE 3.0, a platform porting technology used to port Internet Explorer 4.0 to Unix platforms. MainWin XDE 3.0 enables Unix developers to take advantage of Windows NT development standards. MainWin XDE 3.0 provides Win32 API support, which passes Microsoft's Win32 quality assurance tests. Also, MainWin offers DCOM, a per-platform binary standard supported by MainWin XDE 3.0 that enables developers to interchange components created with different tools across different platforms. MainWin supports multithreaded apartments and the marshalling of data between threads, allowing for maximum use of the symmetric multiprocessing capabilities of Unix desktop platforms. In addition, MainWin facilitates cross-threads communication, as well as the intraprocess, cross-process, and remote access to objects through the RPC Subsystem (RPCSS).
Also, Mainsoft has announced integration of the Apogee Visual C/C++ Compiler, a Unix-targeted Visual C/C++ compatible compiler, with Mainsoft's MainWin Studio.
MainWin XDE 3.0 is available for the SPARC Solaris 2.5.1 platform. Pricing starts at $12,000 per license. Pricing for MainWin XDE with the Apogee Visual C/C++ Compiler starts at $15,000 per license.
For more information, contact Mainsoft Corporation, +1.408.774.3400; fax +1.408.774.3404; info@mainsoft.com; www.mainsoft.com.
WIBU Presents WIBU-BOX/U
WIBU-SYSTEMS has released WIBU-BOX/U, copy protection hardware for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). Up to 127 devices can be connected with the Plug&Play to the USB port, allowing connection of additional devices while the system is running. Installation of a card or resetting of parameters is unnecessary.
The WIBU-BOX/U for the USB bus is functionally compatible with all other WIBU-BOX hardware. Using automatic protection and one WIBU-BOX, software for a network can be protected. In the WIBU-BOX, entries programmed by the developer control the maximum number of licenses that can be used at the same time. A WIBU-BOX for a standalone workstation can be used without modification as single-user license from any computer in the network.
For pricing and additional information, contact WIBU-SYSTEMS AG, +49.721.93172.0; fax +49.721.93172.22; info@wibu.com; www.wibu.com.
Tetradyne Releases SourceView MFC Editor Library v3
Tetradyne Software Inc. has announced SourceView MFC Editor Library v3. SourceView supports both color and italic/bold font highlighting. SourceView can be adapted to most syntax requirements by setting object properties defining the characters that bind strings and comments. Reserved words can be loaded from text files. Examples are provided for C, BASIC, and HTML. An example of plugging in a custom parsing implementation is also included.
The SourceView view class supports extensive customization through a set of virtual member functions. Developers can add custom visual elements, such as margin bitmaps for both display and printer output. Keyboard and event handling can also be customized.
The SourceView MFC Editor Library v3 costs $499. It can also be ordered and downloaded directly from the Tetradyne web page. The library includes a single developer license and provides for royalty-free redistribution. The SourceView MFC Editor Library v3 includes full source code and supports Visual C++ v4.2 and v5.
For more information, contact Tetradyne Software, Inc., +1.408.377.6367; +1.408.377.6258; sales@tetradyne.com; www.tetradyne.com.
Symantec Announces Visual Café for Java Open API Architecture
Symantec Corporation has released Visual Café for Java Open API architecture to support adding tools to Visual Café for Java by third-party software developers. Features include the ability to use any C, C++, or Pascal environment and a project template API for registering and adding templates to Visual Café for Java. Anyone interested in signing up for or downloading the documentation for the Visual Café for Java Open APIs can do so by accessing the Visual Café website at http://cafe.symantec.com.
In addition, Symantec has released new versions of Visual Café for Java: Visual Café for Java Database Development Edition (DDE) v2.5 and Visual Café for Java Professional Development Edition (Pro) v2.5. The DDE version is an open standard, multi-platform, Rapid Application Development tool for writing, debugging, and deploying Java applets and applications that interface with relational databases. The Pro version includes a set of advanced tools for the serious Java developer that adheres to Java standards.
Visual Café for Java Database Development Edition v2.5 costs $799.95. Visual Café for Java Professional Development Edition v2.5 costs $299.95. Upgrades for the Pro Edition cost $99. Upgrades can be obtained from Symantec or by using the LiveUpdate feature to download an upgrade from the Symantec website.
For more information, contact Symantec Corporation, 800.441.7234 or +1.541.334.6054; fax +1.514.984.8020; www.symantec.com.
Advanced Software Introduces UML Jumpstart with GDPro
Advanced Software Technologies, Inc. has released UML Jumpstart with GDPro, an integrated package of professional training, software, reference materials, and technical support designed to help corporate developers quickly implement the Unified Modeling Language (UML). The UML Jumpstart package includes: a three-day, onsite training course entitled "Introduction to UML-based Software Engineering" for up to 15 people; a predetermined number of copies of GDPro v2.2, ASTI's object-oriented design and reengineering tool; an introductory reference guide for each attendee entitled UML Distilled by Martin Fowler; and ongoing access to UML technical support experts via an 800 phone number and over the Internet.
For more information, contact Advanced Software Technologies, Inc., +1.303.470.8427; fax +1.303.470.8428; info@advancedsw.com; www.advancedsw.com.
Accelerated Technology and NSI Com Offer Nucleus JVi
Accelerated Technology, Inc. and NSI Com have released Nucleus JVi, a JVM implemented by porting the Software Co-Processor for Java on Nucleus PLUS. Based on Sun Microsystems' eJavaOS and NSI Com's Encapsulation technology, Nucleus JVi provides Nucleus PLUS embedded devices with the capability of loading and executing standard Java applications, while coexisting with the non-Java applications.
In addition, Accelerated Technology, Inc. has announced the integration of its Nucleus PLUS real-time operating system with the SA-1100 microprocessor, the newest member of Digital Equipment Corporation's StrongARM processor family. The integration of Nucleus PLUS and the SA-1100 will improve performance of portable devices using the SA-1100.
Nucleus JVi licenses begin at $90,000, and various integration services are available. Customers with a Java license are not charged royalties to include Nucleus JVi in an end-user product after a license has been purchased for a particular product line.
For more information, contact Accelerated Technology Inc., 800.468.6853 or +1.334.661.5770; fax +1.334.661.5788; sales@atinucleus.com; www.atinucleus.com.
Blue Sky Software Releases RoboHELP Office 5.5
Blue Sky Software Corp. has renamed WinHelp Office. WinHelp Office is now called RoboHELP Office to encompass the extended HTML-based Help authoring functionality that has been added in the latest version. RoboHELP Office 5.5 provides support for creating WinHelp 3 and WinHelp 4 and allows authors to generate WebHelp, Netscape NetHelp (versions 1.0 and 2.0), Microsoft HTML Help, Windows CE Help, Internet/intranet websites, and printed documentation.
RoboHELP Office 5.5 features RoboHELP 5.5, RoboHTML 1.0, and 16 WinHelp and HTML Help authoring tools. These 16 tools are included in the Moving to HTML Kit, Help Video Kit, Help Tool Kit, and Mastering Help.
For more information, contact Blue Sky Software Corp., 800.793.0364 or +1.619.459.6365; fax +1.619.459.6366; sales@blue-sky.com; www.blue-sky.com.
Green Hills Offers Software Development Tools for SH-4 RISC CPU
Green Hills Software has announced its software development tools for Hitachi's new SH-4 RISC processor. Green Hills will support the SH-4 family with a full suite of software development tools, including the MULTI Development Environment, optimizing C and C++ compilers, an SH-4 assembler and linker, and the SIM-SH4 Instruction Set Simulator.
Green Hills' MULTI Development Environment and optimizing compilers provide source-level debugging, window-oriented editing, automated program building, execution profiling, and project/version control to the SH-4. Moreover, the Green Hills' optimizing compilers take full advantage of the SH-4's ability to execute two instructions on each clock cycle.
The SH-4 MULTI Development Environment for Windows 95/NT, including a C/C++ compiler, costs $5,900 for a single-seat developer's license. The Unix version costs $8,900.
For more information, contact Green Hills Software, Inc., 800.500.2580 or +1.805.965.6044; fax +1.805.965.6343; sales@ghs.com; www.ghs.com.
Rogue Wave Debuts DBTools.h++ XA
Rogue Wave Software has announced DBTools.h++ XA, a C++ class library that enables developers of transaction processing applications to write a single program for accessing multiple databases through IBM's TXSeries. DBTools.h++ XA complies with the XA standard and works with TXSeries to access the recovery functions of a database's XA resource manager.
DBTools.h++ XA builds on DBTools.h++. DBTools.h++ is a C++ encapsulation of SQL92, providing database independence and portability across Windows and Unix operating systems. DBTools.h++ XA was developed in close cooperation with IBM's Transarc subsidiary to ensure transactional integrity across multiple databases.
DBTools.h++ XA is priced at $695 for a single-user license. It requires DBTools.h++, which is priced at $1,495 for a single-user license. Multi-user licenses for both products also are available. DBTools.h++ XA supports major Unix operating systems and Windows NT, and major databases including Oracle, Sybase, Informix, DB2, and MS SQL Server.
For more information, contact Rogue Wave Software, +1.541.754.3010; fax +1.541.753.1836; ir@roguewave.com; www.rwav.com.