Industry-Related News & Announcements
Prestwood S & C Releases PrestoEdit 1.3 and devSpell 1.0
Prestwood S & C has announced PrestoEdit 1.3, a multi-tabbed text editor for source code and plain text, and devSpell 1.0, a product that gives developers the ability to add spell checking to applications. PrestoEdit 1.3 includes advanced features for developers such as line numbers, full color syntax highlighting, and code-handling features for nine different programming languages.
devSpell 1.0 is royalty-free and comes with source code examples for use with Paradox 7, 8, and 9 (ObjectPAL), Delphi, and Visual Basic. Nineteen dictionaries are available including medical, math, legal, ObjectPAL, Delphi, Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish, and French.
PrestoEdit 1.3 costs $29.95. devSpell 1.0 costs $99.95. Free evaluation copies are available from the company's website.
For more information, contact Prestwood S & C, +1.916.726.5680; fax +1.916.726.5676; [email protected]; www.prestwood.net.
MicroEdge Announces Visual SlickEdit v5.0
MicroEdge, Inc. has announced Visual SlickEdit v5.0 for Linux and Unix. Visual SlickEdit v5.0 is a multi-platform software tool. Visual SlickEdit's architecture and write-once-run-everywhere macro language allows Visual SlickEdit to be deployed on every enterprise platform with the same user interface and functionality. Visual SlickEdit's software engineering environment supports integration of all major IDE's and stand-alone tools across all languages.
New in version 5.0 is a feature called Context Tagging, which performs expression type, scope, and inheritance analysis on source code, on the fly. Version 5.0 introduces dynamically updated references for Java, C/C++, COBOL, Slick-C, Ada, and InstallScript.
For pricing and additional information, contact MicroEdge, Inc., 800.934.3348 or +1.919.303.7400; fax +1.919.303.8400; [email protected]; www.slickedit.com.
Segue Software Releases SilkPilot 1.2 and SilkMonitor 1.0
Segue Software has announced SilkPilot 1.2, an open, object-level testing product for CORBA-based servers. SilkPilot 1.2 supports dynamic query, view and navigation of an interface repository, dynamic binding to objects, and on-the-fly invocation of operations and attributes on those objects. SilkPilot 1.2 offers test automation, code generation, and regression-testing capabilities.
Segue has also announced SilkMonitor 1.0, a product for continuous monitoring and reporting of web, application, and database servers. When used with SilkPerformer for load and performance testing, SilkMonitor can measure the performance of servers subjected to millions of simulated transactions a day.
A free evaluation copy of SilkPilot v1.2 is available from the company's website. Pricing for SilkMonitor begins at $5,000.
For more information, contact Segue Software, Inc., 800.287.1329 or +1.781.402.1000; fax +1.781.402.1099; [email protected]; www.segue.com.
CryptoObject Launches CryptoObject v1.0
CryptoObject has announced CryptoObject v1.0, a utility that enables cryptography from within Microsoft's Active Server Pages. CryptoObject v1.0 is a COM object that wraps the base cryptography functions provided by Microsoft CryptoAPI. The Microsoft SDK was wrapped using the original constant names, function names, member variables, and error codes. The resulting COM object also contains embedded help information to allow Visual InterDev to provide context help information, reducing, and sometimes eliminating, any learning curve.
CryptoObject 1.0 runs under Windows 95/98/NT 4.0. A single-server license costs $100 and can be purchased at the company's website. For more information, contact CryptoObject, [email protected]; www.cryptoobject.com.
Northwoods Ships GO++ v3.0
Northwoods Software Corporation has announced the GO++ v3.0 software class library with Automatic Layout Option.
GO++ enables developers to produce user interfaces that display interactive diagrams of pictures (or nodes) and lines (or edges). Examples include assembly line flows, telecommunications networks, chemical reactions, process control systems, and many others.
The GO++ library can also handle very large problems that call for thousands of nodes and edges. It is easy to use because it extends and is tightly integrated with MFC (the Microsoft Foundation Classes). This reduces the learning curve so programmers can deliver better applications faster.
Version 3.0 includes an Automatic Layout Option, which enables the programmer to automatically control the placement of the nodes and edges on the diagram in order to achieve a layout that is easy for the end user to view and understand.
Pricing for GO++ 3.0 starts at $895.00. Automatic Layout Option may be purchased separately for $895.00. An upgrade package from GO++ versions to version 3.0 costs $495.00.
For more information, contact Northwoods Software Company, +1.603.866.5780; fax +1.603.886.5913; [email protected]; www.nwoods.com/go/.
National Instruments Provides Measurement Studio
National Instruments has released Measurement Studio, a package of integrated measurement tools for Visual C++ and Visual Basic. Measurement Studio integrates data acquisition, analysis, and visualization with a C++ API into Visual C++. Measurement Studio extends Visual C++ by including an AppWizard, high-level functions to reduce programming, low-level functions to retain flexibility, and class libraries for instrumentation, measurement analysis, and signal processing. Measurement Studio also contains a collection of ActiveX controls for engineers and scientists building measurement applications in Visual Basic.
Component pricing for Measurement Studio begins at $495.
For more information, contact National Instruments, 800.258.7022 or +1.512.794.0100; fax +1.512.794.5759; [email protected]; www.natinst.com.
SkyLine Tools Releases ImageLib Corporate Suite 5.0 and Doc-to-Net 6.0
SkyLine Tools Imaging has announced ImageLib Corporate Suite 5.0 for Delphi 4 and 5 and Borland C++ Builder 4.0. Version 5.0 has upgraded memory for the larger images produced by the newer digital cameras. It also includes upgraded TWAIN scanning, which meets the specifications for the newer scanners. ImageLib Corporate Suite 5.0 allows developers to customize annotations and offers a magnifying-glass feature that allows the user to zoom into a specific area of the image rather than zooming into the entire page.
In addition, SkyLine Tools Imaging has released Doc-to-Net 6.0. A CGI application, Doc-to-Net 6.0 transforms a scanned TIFF image to a PNG, GIF, or JPEG, then anti-aliases it on the fly and streams it through the browser. This allows the user to view the document without downloading any plug-ins, and the anti-aliasing makes the file more legible.
Doc-to-Net 6.0 costs $599. Registered users of version 5.0 can upgrade for $395. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For pricing and additional information, contact SkyLine Tools Imaging, +1.818.346.4200; fax +1.818.888.5314; [email protected]; http://skylinetools.com/imagelib/index.html.
VideoSoft Announces VSFlexGrid Pro 7.0
Videosoft has announced VSFlexGrid Pro 7.0, a grid control for building user-friendly interfaces for displaying, editing, organizing, and printing data.
VSFlexGrid Pro requires just a few lines of code to create dynamic multidimensional views to group, search, sort, filter, subtotal, and pivot data.
VSFlexGrid Pro enables developers to customize the display and presentation of dynamic data in Windows, Internet, or intranet projects with a wide variety of methods for displaying, editing, formatting, organizing, summarizing, and printing tabular data. An alternative to using a Tree control, VSFlexGrid Pro may be used as an outliner for displaying data hierarchically, displaying nodes that can be collapsed or expanded to show branches containing additional data.
VSFlexGrid Pro 7.0 provides a choice of three different types of data binding, ensuring the smallest software footprint for any application. Developers can choose from an ADO/OLEDB data-binding version for compatibility with the latest database standards, a DAO version for compatibility with legacy systems, and a new light version that reduces footprint size and eliminates the need to distribute ADO DLLs in applications that don't require database support. Unicode support is also included. Because it is 100% backward compatible with the version of MSFlexGrid included in Visual Basic, developers can easily upgrade and enhance legacy applications.
New with Version 7.0, FrozenRows and FrozenCols properties allow users to freeze rows and columns on the grid so that they remain visible as the end user scrolls the control. The appearance of the frozen cells is customizable. The new WallPaper property allows developers to use any picture, logo, or texture as a backdrop for their grids. The new PrintGrid method allows programmers to print the grid with a single state, with complete control over paper orientation, margins, and footer text, or display a dialog box to let the user select and set up the printer.
Other new features include: custom data sources, translated ImageLists, column reference by key, range aggregates, easy ComboLists, better user interface, new event for data conversions, as-you-type searching, and improved design-time interface for setting properties visually.
VideoSoft VSFlexGrid Pro 7 is compatible with Visual Basic 5 and 6 and is available today. Single-user licenses cost $299; current users of VSFlexGrid Pro 6 may upgrade for $159. Multi-seat site licenses are also available.
Fore more information, contact VideoSoft, 888.228.4839 or +1.510.595.2400; fax +1.510.2400; fax +1.510.595.2424; [email protected]; www.videosoft.com.
Rational Announces Rational Suite 1.5, Rational ClearCase 4.0, and Rational TestFoundation
Rational has announced Rational Suite 1.5 and Rational ClearCase 4.0. Rational Suite 1.5 and Rational ClearCase 4.0 feature new integration and enhanced functionality for Internet development. This new integration is facilitated via Unified Change Management (UCM), a workflow process that combines products to automate the management of activities and software artifacts across the development lifecycle.
Also, Rational and Lionbridge have announced Rational TestFoundation for Windows 2000, an automated testing solution that helps developers achieve compliance with the Application Specification for Windows 2000.
A Rational Suite/ClearCase bundle starts at $5,495. Pricing for Rational ClearCase 4.0 starts at $3,000.
For more information, contact Rational Software Corporation, +1.781.676.2728 or +1.781.676.7541; www.rational.com.
Princeton Softech Announces Component Factory and Edit for Servers
Princeton Softech has announced Component Factory, a product containing several new releases for web-based application development. Products in Component Factory include Select Enterprise v6.1, Select Component Manager v1.3, and an enterprise language pack of choice for Java, C++, Visual Basic, or Forte.
Princeton Softech has also announced Edit for Servers, an enterprise-scale relational editor that provides a single point of control for viewing and manipulating complex, relationally intact data from multiple databases in disparate operating environments. Edit for Servers supports Sybase, Oracle, SQL Server, DB2 Universal Database, and DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 databases.
Component Factory prices start at $55,000 for 10 seats. Edit for Servers pricing starts at $14,000 for 10 seats with support for one specified server-based database. For more information, contact Princeton Softech, 800.457.7060 or +1.609.688.5000; fax +1.609.497.0302; [email protected]; www.princetonsoftech.com.
Blinkinc Releases DeltaPatch 1.2
Blinkinc has released DeltaPatch 1.2, a multi-platform change distribution system. Developers can send out a small patch file of just the changes to their software, instead of redistributing the entire system. The Apply program may be freely distributed, so generic patch files that will update only current users can be posted on the Web for download.
DeltaPatch 1.2 consists of a Build Program, which uses an intelligent algorithm to compare old versions of files or directories to their new versions and creates a patch file of the differences. A wizard guides users through this point-and-click process. The Apply program then uses the patch to update the destination system to the latest version, under Windows 3.1/95/98/NT or DOS.
DeltaPatch 1.2 costs $299, with no distribution or runtime royalties. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact Blinkinc, +1.804.784.2087; fax +1.804.784.2357; www.blinkinc.com.
TechExcel Unveils DevTrack 3.5
TechExcel has announced DevTrack 3.5, a defect-tracking application. DevTrack 3.5 tracks and manages all defects, feature requests, and development issues, providing a tool for managing the software development process. DevTrack 3.5 provides workgroup functionality through either a client/server application or through a web interface. Version 3.5 adds customizable workflow, master/detail relationships, field-level security, and advanced integration with Visual SourceSafe.
DevTrack 3.5 costs $449 per user. A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact TechExcel, Inc., 800.439.7782 or +1.925.283.8930; fax +1.925.283.8931; [email protected]; www.techexcel.com.
BSQUARE Announces CE Interface Composer, bFax Pro, and bUseful Utilities Pak
BSQUARE Corporation has released CE Interface Composer, an upgraded version of CE EmbeddedDesktop. CE Interface Composer allows developers of devices based on Windows CE to create custom interfaces using a COM object model approach with loosely coupled components. In addition to CE Interface Composer, BSQUARE has released bFax Pro 5.0, which adds Internet faxing, inking and annotation support, and features supporting Windows CE. Also upgraded is bUseful, BSQUARE's utility suite that enables mobile and IT professionals to avoid data loss disasters, benchmark performance, and manage device memory on Windows CE-based PC Companions.
CE Interface Composer costs $995 for a single-user license and 250 runtime licenses.
For pricing and additional information, contact BSQUARE Corporation, 888.820.4500; www.bsquare.com.
LOOX Releases JLOOX 1.2 and JLOOX Layout
LOOX Software has announced JLOOX 1.2, a graphics and data visualization development tool for Java Foundation Classes/Swing technology developers. Version 1.2 offers enhanced memory allocation and additional graphical features including Bezier curves, custom clip masks, and drop shadows.
LOOX has also released JLOOX Layout, a graphical component for the automatic layout and visualization of complex topologies. JLOOX Layout is a collection of Java classes used to visualize JLOOX and Java Foundation/Swing components. It provides four different layout algorithms: spring embedder, tree, table, and align.
JLOOX 1.2 for Java 2 costs $3,450 for a single-user development license. JLOOX Layout costs $1,500 for a single-user license. Neither product requires runtime royalties or deployment fees.
For more information, contact LOOX Software Inc., 800.684.5669 or +1.650.903.0942; fax +1.650.903.9824; [email protected]; www.loox.com.
KL Group Announces XRT/Guage
KL Group, Inc. has released XRT/Gauge, a comprehensive collection of widgets, comprising seven dials and gauges. XRT/Gauge's highly customizable dials and gauges measure the value of a property or attribute, and then display this information in a format appropriate to the particular application environment. Using XRT/gauge, Motif developers can tailor all aspects of information display, including style, color, range, numerical display, and more.
XRT/Gauge includes:
- Circular Gauge. Measures value of a property or attribute and displays it on a circular scale with a needle.
- Circular Dial. A switch/knob widget that controls the value of a single property.
- Linear Gauge. Measures the value of a property and displays on a linear scale with an indicator.
- Linear Dial. A linear scale/slider that controls the value of a single property with On/Off regions.
- LED Icon. Displays an array of on/off icons.
- LED Numerical. Displays a value in LED numerals.
- Percent. Provides information about the state of a property in percentages or ratios.
XRT/Gauge is available as an individual product or as part of PDS (Professional Developers Suite) 2.0. Pricing starts at $1,995 US for a single-user license or as a widget included in the XRT PDS starting at $5,995. Network licenses and source code are also available. A free evaluation is also available for download at www.klgroup.com/xrt/gauge.
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.
V-Systems Ships VSI-FAX 4.0 and Breeze Commerce Studio v1.0.2
V-Systems has released VSI-FAX 4.0, which now provides both integrated and desktop fax management capabilities for Windows NT, Unix, and Linux. Version 4.0 includes a new VSI Web Fax Client, which allows users to send and receive faxes via any web browser. Version 4.0 also includes a new Outlook Fax Client, which enables users to send and receive faxes without leaving Outlook.
VSI has also released Breeze Commerce Studio v1.0.2, an updated version of their toolkit for building XML-based business applications.
Breeze Commerce Studio is available as a free download from the VSI website. The full version is not time-constrained and is available for non-commercial use. The Java objects created by Breeze Commerce Studio can be freely distributed under the terms of the product license.
For pricing and additional information, contact V-Systems, Inc., 800.556.4874 or +1.949.489.8778; fax +1.949.489.2058; [email protected]; www.vsi.com.
20/20 Software Launches softSENTRY v3
20/20 Software has released softSENTRY v3, a trialware and software protection tool. In version 3, a network meter manages and controls the number of concurrent user licenses active on a network. Also, a web-based password generator automates registering and unlocking software. In addition, version 3 has the ability to make custom password generators for third parties and others selling or reselling licenses.
The standard version of softSENTRY v3 costs $749. A 16- or 32-bit "Lite" version costs $299. The e-commerce edition, which includes the standard product and the web extensions, costs $1,049.
For more information, contact 20/20 Software, 800.735.2020 or +1.503.520.0504; fax +1.503.520.9118; [email protected]; www.twenty.com.
Wise Solutions Announces Version 8 of InstallMaster, InstallBuilder, and InstallMaker
Wise Solutions has released version 8 of InstallMaster, InstallBuilder, and InstallMaker. Version 8 of Wise's installation software products includes Windows CE support. Also new in version 8 is the ability to update software on customer machines via the Internet. In addition, version 8 allows users to create and design script actions to their specifications and then include them for use in the Script Editor.
InstallMaker v8, for entry-level installations, costs $195. InstallBuilder v8, for additional functionality, costs $395. InstallMaster v8, for complete control over all details of the installation, costs $795.
For more information, contact Wise Solutions, Inc., 800.554.8565 or +1.734.456.2100; fax +1.734.456.2456; [email protected]; www.wisesolutions.com.
VisiComp Releases VisiComp 1.0
VisiComp has released VisiComp 1.0, a Java visualization tool that enables developers to view the structures of programs as they evolve on the screen at run time. VisiComp 1.0 offers configurable scaling and filtering features, providing control over the display of objects and variables.
VisiComp 1.0 costs $495, which includes one year of upgrades and email tech support.
For more information, contact VisiComp, Inc., +1.831.335.1820; fax +1.831.335.8204; [email protected]; www.visicomp.com.
TogetherSoft Announces Together/J v3
TogetherSoft LLC (formerly Object International) has released Together/J v3, a product for round-trip engineering of Java applications. Together/J v3 provides models, code, and documents that stay in-sync enterprise-wide, so models built by modelers are actually used by developers and always remain up-to-date throughout the project. Together/J v3 reverse engineers sequence diagrams from source code (including source code not generated by Together/J itself).
Together/J v3 includes a multiuser, multi-platform, web-enabled version control system, and can auto-integrate with most leading version-control systems on the Windows platform.
A free evaluation copy is available from the company's website.
For more information, contact TogetherSoft LLC, +1.919.772.9350; fax +1.919.772.8916; [email protected]; www.togethersoft.com.
