Industry-Related News & Announcements
Snowbound Announces RasterMaster for Java Imaging SDK v3.0
Snowbound Software has released RasterMaster for Java Imaging SDK v3.0, which offers improvements in speed, capability, and function. According to Snowbound, version 3 is up to 10 times faster than version 2. Other additions to v3.0 are PCL output, JPEG saving, high-resolution printing, large image support for engineering drawings, and EPS output. RasterMaster for Java Imaging SDK v3.0 supports many image formats including TIF, JPEG, GIF, BMP, MO:DCA IOCA, MO:DCA PTOCA, DICOM, JEDMICS, and CMYK.
RasterMaster for Java Imaging SDK v3.0 pricing starts at $1,350 for the RM/View developers toolkit. The RM/Plus version costs $1,995, and RM/Extended costs $2,995.
For more information, contact Snowbound Software, +1.617.630.9495; fax +1.617.630.0210; [email protected]; www.snowbnd.com.
Visualize Introduces VantagePoint 4.0
Visualize Inc. has introduced VantagePoint 4.0, a Java class library designed to allow developers to embed charts and graphs into Java applications. VantagePoint 4.0 provides the ability to edit individual points of data and create regression and smoothing lines. Version 4.0 also allows developers to write axis types and create candle graphs.
VantagePoint 4.0 also works with Visualize JV-Pub, a server-side GIF creator, to enable the creation of graphs without an X server.
For pricing and additional information, contact Visualize, Inc., +1.602.861.0999; fax +1.602.861.1650; [email protected]; www.visualizeinc.com.
RPK Security Unveils RPK Encryptonite Software Toolkit for Java and RPK SDMI Encryptonite Software Toolkit
RPK Security has announced two new versions of the Encryptonite Software Toolkit: Encryptonite Software Toolkit for Java and the SDMI (Secure Digital Music Initiative) Encryptonite Software Toolkit.
The RPK Encryptonite Software Toolkit for Java allows developers to add encryption to stand-alone Java applications or web-browser Java applets. The SDMI Encryptonite Software Toolkit provides high-speed encryption for companies building SDMI-compliant devices and software for secure digital music delivery. Both products are based on the Encryptonite Engine, which combines the benefits of public-key encryption systems with the speed of symmetric systems in one algorithm.
Pricing starts at $695 per developer for either the Encryptonite Software Toolkit for Java or the SDMI Encryptonite Software Toolkit. Deployment license fees are based on the application.
For more information, contact RPK Security, Inc., 888.775.5075 or +1.415.563.1800; [email protected]; www.rpkusa.com.
I-Logix Launches Rhapsody in Java, Statemate INTRO, and Statemate MAGNUM 2.0
I-Logix Inc. has launched Rhapsody in Java, a visual programming environment based on UML, that generates production-quality Java code. Rhapsody in Java provides the ability to add connectivity to host and embedded software applications. It provides the same functionality as Rhapsody in C/C++, such as design-level debugging, model/code associativity, real-time framework, and code-fidelity.
I-Logix has also released Statemate INTRO and Statemate MAGNUM 2.0, new versions of their embedded-system design software. INTRO provides embedded-systems engineers with the ability to define the context (Interfaces) of the larger system being designed and to perform functional decomposition using an activity chart. MAGNUM v2.0 offers hybrid systems modeling and embedded prototyping with hardware.
Statemate INTRO costs $7,995 for a single-user license. Statemate MAGNUM 2.0 costs under $20,000 for a single-user license.
For more information, contact I-Logix Inc., 888.845.6449 or +1.978.682.2100; fax +1.978.682.5995; [email protected]; www.ilogix.com.
ParaSoft Releases CodeWizard for C++ v3.0 and Insure++ v5.1 for Unix
ParaSoft has released CodeWizard for C++ v3.0, a new version of their automatic coding standards enforcement tool. New in version 3.0 is RuleWizard, which allows users to create custom coding standards.
In addition, ParaSoft has released Insure++ v5.1 for Unix, a version of their automatic runtime error-detection tool for Unix. This version includes three different levels of error detection: lite, minimal, and source code instrumentation.
Pricing for CodeWizard for C++ v3.0 starts at $995 for Windows and $2,495 for Unix. Insure++ v5.1 for Unix pricing starts at $2,395 for Windows and $3,825 for Unix.
For more information, contact ParaSoft Corporation, 888.305.0041 or +1.626.305.0041; fax +1.626.305.3036; [email protected]; www.parasoft.com.
MicroEdge Announces Visual SlickEdit v5.0
MicroEdge has released Visual SlickEdit v5.0 for Windows 95/98/NT. A feature in version 5.0 includes context tagging, which performs expression type, scope, and inheritance analysis on source code as it is typed. Also, version 5.0 includes dynamically updated symbol references for Java, C/C++, COBOL, Slick-C, Ada, Delphi, and InstallScript. Project-management enhancements include the ability to open a Visual C++ workspace. In addition, the FTP Client toolbar and FTP Open tab allow recursive ftp directory operations.
Other features include Javadoc Editor, HTML and Javascript Beautifier, emulation for Visual C++, and Print Preview/Schemes.
Pricing starts at $295 and varies depending on the edition. Upgrades start at $99.
For more information, contact MicroEdge, Inc., 800.934.3348 or +1.919.303.7400; fax +1.919.303.8400; [email protected]; www.slickedit.com.
Netaphor Unveils Cyberons
Netaphor Software, Inc. has released the Cyberons family of ActiveX controls and COM objects, which includes nine specialized, reusable components for adding networking and engineering features to applications developed in Visual Basic, C++, Visual J++, and other ActiveX development environments. For example, one of the Cyberons networking components can turn any Visual Basic application into an HTTP server. Another performs statistical computations in real time, including running averages and standard deviations. A third implements a cache to boost the performance of data-intensive applications.
Cyberons components are sold individually and are priced from $49 to $149. A Networking Suite and an Engineering Suite are also available. Free evaluation copies of any or all components are available from www.cyberons.com.
For more information, contact Netaphor Software, Inc., +1.949.470.7955; fax +1.949.470.4966; [email protected]; www.netaphor.com.
TranDyne Debuts TranDyne HTML 4.0 SDK and KernTools
TranDyne has released TranDyne HTML 4.0 SDK, a kit designed to parse HTML 4.0 textual data. TranDyne HTML 4.0 SDK consists of TranDyne's HTML Foundation classes, HFC, two HTML grammar/parse engine variants, and pre-built libraries for major compilers.
TranDyne has also introduced KernTools, designed to streamline and eliminate necessary but cumbersome programming tasks, such as coding of generic containers, string handling, lists, stacks, queues, data compression/conversion, and CRC generation.
TranDyne HTML 4.0 SDK, which includes the HTML 4.0 parser, costs $369. HTML 4.0 SDK++, which includes the HTML 4.0 parser plus CSS1 and Javascript parsers, costs $549. KernTools costs $199. Full C/C++ source code is available.
For more information, contact TranDyne, 877.932.8726 or +1.503.846.9723; fax 877.329.8726; [email protected]; www.trandyne.com.
Aonix Introduces Software through Pictures v7.2 for Windows NT
Aonix has released Software through Pictures (StP) v7.2 for Windows NT. StP v7.2 provides a structured, interactive, graphical modeling solution that supports UML 1.1 in a native NT environment. The StP v7.2 suite is open and customizable and is suitable for a single- or a multi-user environment.
Other features in StP v7.2 include requirements-based test-case generation, report generation in HTML, multi-user repository based on Jet or Sybase, QS/DOORS requirements management tool, Aonix's ObjectAda, and integration with Visual C++ and Visual J++.
Pricing for Software through Pictures v7.2 starts at $4,500.
For more information, contact Aonix, 800.972.6649 or +1.858.457.2700; fax +1.858.824.0212; [email protected]; www.aonix.com.
AMC Releases CodeTEST Native
Applied Microsystems Corporation has announced CodeTEST Native, a product designed to analyze coverage, memory, and executable trace for embedded software applications running on a Sun SPARC/Solaris workstation. CodeTEST Native works only on the developer's host computer, allowing the developer to conduct test analysis as soon as coding begins. By loading a target agent onto the host computer, users can compile to the host instead of compiling for a processor, making the host computer a "virtual" target.
CodeTEST Native pricing starts at $2,500 for each CodeTEST Native module, including Trace, Memory, and Statement Coverage.
For more information, contact Applied Microsystems Corporation, 800.426.3925 or +1.425.882.2000; fax +1.425.883.3049; [email protected]; www.amc.com.
Dymo-CoStar Debuts DYMO Label SDK
Dymo-CoStar has released the DYMO Label SDK, which provides OLE, DLL, and DDE interfaces for embedding customized label functions, such as bar-code printing, label design, label formatting, and text formatting to fit specific label sizes.
The SDK supports platforms such as Visual Basic, C/C++, Access, FoxPro, PowerBuilder, and Delphi. Designed for use with the DYMO EL40, EL60, and Turbo LabelWriter printers, as well as older XL, XL+, and XL Turbo printers, the SDK supports Windows 95/98/NT.
The full DYMO Label SDK is available for free download from the company's website.
For more information, contact Dymo-CoStar Corporation, 800.426.7827 or +1.203.661.9700; fax +1.203.661.6292; [email protected]; www.dymo.com/labelwriter.
the doss boss Releases RATIOBAR DLL v1.20
the doss boss has released RATIOBAR DLL v1.20, for adding multiple scrollbars to 16- and 32-bit Windows programs. RATIOBAR DLL v1.20 allows the developer to include a larger bitmapped graphic than normally allowed. Also, 16-bit applications can include proportional scrollbars and toolbars with tooltips. Bugs and inconsistencies of the standard 16-bit scrollbar implementation have been fixed.
RATIOBAR DLL v1.20 costs $225.
For more information, contact the doss boss, [email protected]; www.dossboss.bw.
KL Group Announces JProbe 2.5 ServerSide Edition
KL Group has released JProbe 2.5 ServerSide Edition, offering Solaris support, performance-tuning capabilities, memory debugging, and thread analysis of Enterprise JavaBeans and servlets running under popular application servers and web servers. JProbe 2.5 ServerSide Edition also offers integration with IBM Visual Age for Java.
An additional feature is the Server Launch Pad, which automatically configures JProbe 2.5 ServerSide Edition to work with various application servers, either locally or remotely. Servers supported by Launch Pad include IBM WebSphere, BEA WebLogic, Java Web Server, Allaire/Live Software JRun, Sun Servlet Runner, and user-configured Java servers.
Pricing for JProbe 2.5 ServerSide Edition starts at $1,499 and includes unlimited technical support and upgrades for one year.
For more information, contact KL Group Inc., 800.663.4723 or +1.416.594.1026; fax +1.416.594.1919; [email protected]; www.klgroup.com.
devSoft Offers Internet Commerce Kit v2.0
devSoft Inc. has released Internet Commerce Kit v2.0, a toolkit for secure access and manipulation of Internet data. The toolkit includes native Internet and intranet development components for development environments, such as Visual Basic, Visual C++, Delphi, and others.
XML is used as the interchange format. The interface is very similar to common visual grid controls, but the "virtual grid" in Internet Commerce Kit v2.0 can be exchanged with other instances of the control on the Internet.
A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact devSoft Inc., +1.919.493.5805; fax +1.919.493.1225; [email protected]; www.dev-soft.com.
Quadbase Systems Ships EspressChart v2.1
Quadbase Systems has shipped EspressChart v2.1, for creating and publishing graphic charts on the Web. Users can create a 2-D or 3-D chart, and a template of that chart can either be incorporated into applets, servlets, or applications using EspressChart's API or directly into an HTML page. Charts can be exported in BMP, GIF, JPEG, and VRML formats. Also, developers can build server-side applications that use the export features to generate charts for browsers without up-to-date Java support.
EspressChart v2.1 runs on Windows 95/98/NT, Solaris, HP-UX, and IBM. The NT version costs $999.
For more information, contact Quadbase Systems Inc., +1.408.982.0835; fax +1.408.982.0838; [email protected]; www.quadbase.com.
CS VERILOG Releases LOGISCOPE J TestChecker
CS VERILOG has released LOGISCOPE J TestChecker, which provides unrestricted support for C/C++ and Java. LOGISCOPE J TestChecker notifies developers 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.
LOGISCOPE J TestChecker takes into account the execution constraints of embedded applications, such as speed, file size, and memory. LOGISCOPE J TestChecker includes code probes in the program that will collect coverage data as the application is tested. Code probes can be user-defined.
LOGISCOPE J TestChecker for Windows costs $2,400.
For more information, contact CS VERILOG, 800.424.3095; www.verilogusa.com.
InstallShield Unveils InstallShield Professional 2000
InstallShield Software Corporation has released InstallShield Professional 2000, a program for creating complex installation packages for Windows platforms. Consisting of InstallShield Professional 6.0 and InstallShield for Windows Installer, developers can both create and deploy complex installation packages.
InstallShield Professional 2000 costs $995 per license. Upgrades from previous versions cost $495.
For more information, contact InstallShield Software Corporation, 800.374.4353 or +1.847.240.9111; fax +1.847.240.9120; [email protected]; www.installshield.com.
Wise Solutions Introduces Wise for Windows Installer 2.0
Wise Solutions has released Wise for Windows Installer 2.0, an installation toolkit for Windows 2000. Included in this release is a five-step Installation Expert, a wizard for creating an installation. The product offers real-time conversion to a Windows install, in which any existing installs can be converted to a Windows 2000 install. Additional features include an SMS Installer conversion wizard and a setup editor that allows for complete customization of any installation.
Wise for Windows Installer 2.0 costs $795.
For more information, contact Wise Solutions, Inc., 800.554.8565 or +1.734.456.2100; or fax +1.734.456.2456; [email protected]; www.wisesolutions.com.
Griffin Technologies and WIBU-SYSTEMS Announce Driver Generation v2.52 for WIBU-KEY Copy Protection System
Griffin Technologies and WIBU-SYSTEMS have started using a new Driver Generation v2.52 that provides software protection for Windows 2000. WIBU-KEY drivers for Windows 2000 include the implementation of the USB technology. The driver generation also extends license management capabilities to Windows 2000. License management is executed by the WIBU-BOX, which controls the maximum number of licenses that can be used simultaneously.
Driver Generation v2.52 for WIBU-KEY Copy Protection System costs $89, including a WIBU key (WIBU-BOX), a multimedia tutorial, a quick start guide, a user's guide, software, and samples.
For more information, contact Griffin Technologies, 800.986.6578; fax +1.785.832.8787; [email protected]; www.griftech.com.
Spatial Releases ACIS 3D Toolkit v5.3
Spatial Inc. has announced the ACIS 3D Toolkit v5.3, a 3-D solid modeling kernel for CAD/CAM/CAE. This release offers improved performance Law surface handling. New APIs allow for more accurate and varied modeling of springs, including tapered, spiral, and archimedia springs. Additional APIs streamline conversion of splines into analytic surfaces and have added more STEP, IGES, and VDA-FS translation tools. Also, improved memory management reduces the memory required to execute modeling operations.
ACIS 3D Toolkit v5.3 supports multiple operating systems including Windows 95/98/NT and various flavors of Unix.
For pricing and additional information, contact Spatial Inc., +1.303.544.2900; fax +1.303.544.3000; [email protected]; www.spatial.com.
OCI Announces The ACE ORB
Object Computing Inc. (OCI) has announced The ACE ORB (TAO), an open-source implementation of the OMG CORBA specification. Designed to be compliant with CORBA v2.2, TAO includes some aspects of CORBA 2.3. Based on the ACE C++ framework, TAO provides a set of reusable C++ wrapper facades and components that encapsulate common communication software tasks.
ACE allows TAO to support a number of platforms and operating systems, such as various flavors of Unix and Win32. RTOSs supported by TAO include Lynx, VxWorks, and others. TAO also runs on free software including Linux, FreeBSD, and NetBSD Unix.
For more information, contact Object Computing Inc., +1.314.579.0066; fax +1.314.579.0065; [email protected]; www.theaceorb.com.
ObjectQuest Offers ObjectQuest Advisor Enterprise
ObjectQuest Software has released ObjectQuest Advisor Enterprise, a C++ development tool to control, document, and measure C++ application development. The tool analyzes C++ source code and generates diagrams such as the Object-Relationship Diagram, detailed application reports, and architectural design metrics.
The documentation provided by ObjectQuest Advisor Enterprise improves understanding of quality and methods and provides feedback for planning. Every member of the development team can see how the quality of his/her work impacts the applications. Using ObjectQuest Advisor Enterprise also assists in achieving ISO 9001 certification.
For more information, contact ObjectQuest Software, +1.770.932.8642; www.object-quest.com.
