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Features of Purify 3.0 include a GUI that provides message browsing while an application is running and an outline view which displays error messages and simplifies navigation. Also included in Purify 3.0 is single-click access to source code, which lets developers make changes at the point where an error occurred.

Purify 3.0 is integrated with PureCoverage 1.0, Pure Software's code coverage analysis product. PureCoverage 1.0 lets users manage, manipulate, and analyze data into a variety of formats and reports. Data can be viewed through Purify 3.0's outline browser and then manipulated according to user specifications. Inserted at the object level, PureCoverage integrates into the development environment. PureCoverage supports C/C++ and FORTRAN, and runs on multiple platforms including Sun, Solaris, and HP.

Features of ARC++ v2.0 include exportable classes that eliminate the need for header files and intelligent macros that provide encapsulated code generation. ARC++'s macro capability automatically analyzes class definitions, which can loop, branch, and access the parse tree/symbol table to generate code based on previous declarations. Defined within C++'s block structure, these macros are capable of being inherited. Callback macros in multiple base classes ensure that derived calls have the appropriate support code generated. Other features of ARC++ include: overloaded enumerators, bound function pointers, prototyped Vararg functions, automatic functions, arrays with bounds, modify detection, user-defined operations, combination operators, user-defined modifiers, and hidden arguments.

ARC++ v2.0 for DOS and Macintosh is priced at $249, and $299 for UNIX. Upgrade pricing for existing users is $29 for DOS and Macintosh, and $39 for UNIX. For more information contact ARSoftware, 8201 Corporate Dr., Suite 1110, Landover, MD 20785, (800) 257-0073 or (301) 459-3773; On-line catalog: URL:http://arsoftware.arclch.com.

According to Cygnus, the design of the GDB interfaces emphasizes the information display and the direct manipulation of displayed objects. Additional features of the GUI include windows for source, object code, data display, stack frames, breakpoint/watchpoint lists, and a target state window. The GUI also includes context-sensitive, on-line help and keyboard shortcuts for common operations such as single-stepping. Both high-level and low-level graphics capabilities will also be available in the GUI. All features are available to both native and cross-debugging configurations of GDB. The GUI will be available on all host/target platforms currently supported by Cygnus. Source code is also available.

The company plans to release the UNIX version of the GUI for GDB January 1, 1995, and the Windows version April 2, 1995. For more information contact Cygnus Support, 1937 Landings Dr., Mountain View, CA 94043, (415) 903-1400; FAX: (415) 903-0122.

Apogee-C/C++ is an optimizing compiler accepting C/C++. The C dialects accepted include the ISO/ANSI C standard and Kernighan & Richie C. The C++ dialects accepted include the current draft of the ANSI C++ standard (including templates and exceptions), Cfront 2.1 C++, and AT&T 3.0 C++. To assist in converting older C or C++ programs to ANSI C or C++, the compiler also optionally accepts non-standard uses of C/C++ and provides warning messages.

Apogee-FORTRAN 77/90 is an optimizing compiler accepting two dialects of FORTRAN: the 1977 and 1990 ISO/ANSI standard. In addition, the compiler accepts extensions found in Sun, IBM, VAX/VMS, Cray, and MIL-STD 1753 FORTRAN 77s. The FORTRAN 90 mode is compliant with the ISO/ANSI FORTRAN 90 standard.

The Apogee-C/C++ and Apogee-FORTRAN 77/90 compilers work with several programming tools that are offered as optional items on the same CD-ROM: the TotalView graphical interface debugger from BBN, the SNiFF++ visual programming environment from takeFive Software (C/C++ only), and the Sentinel error detection programming tool from AIB Software. In addition, there is a free GDB debugger on the CD-ROM modified by Apogee to work with C/C++ as well as with FORTRAN.

In Windows mode, X-Designer can generate MFC code, which can then be compiled with native Windows tools, such as Visual C++. Also in Windows mode, X-Designer indicates which Motif resources do not have an equivalent in Windows and which existing X-designer Motif interface design files may be loaded in X-Designer 4. X-Designer's toolbar has a Compliance button which is marked with a red cross if the design contains non-Windows-compliant design elements. Pushing this button displays a list of the non-compliant elements, which may then be modified.

Other features of X-Designer 4 include: internationalization, drag and drop, tear-off menus, the ability to generate C/C++ code, HyperText Help, geometry management capabilities, an unlimited Undo button, and an intuitive Compound String Editor. X-Designer 4 supports Sun, HP, Silicon Graphics, IBM, DEC, and SCO platforms, with deployment on Windows supported by MFC.

X-Designer 4 is priced at $3,500 for the first license. Upgrades are free to existing X-Designer users with a current support contract. For more information contact Imperial Software Technology, Reading, United Kingdom, +44 734-587055 or V. I. Corporation, Northampton, MA, (413) 586-4111.

Tartan C and Tartan C/C++ are development systems which include: highly-optimized C (Tartan C) and C++ (Tartan C/C++) compilers, modular runtime systems with a selective linker, a C3x/C4x assembler, floating-point math libraries, object file utilities, and documentation. Both Tartan C and Tartan C/C++ support the SPOX real-time DSP operating system from Spectron Microsystems. SPOX provides a real-time, multitasking kernel and bridges to other operating systems such as Windows and UNIX. In addition, Tartan C and C/C++ both include the FasTar single-precision runtime math library, as well as tools for building and maintaining real-time DSP applications.

Optional components for Tartan C and Tartan C/C++ include a source and machine-level symbolic debugger and an instruction simulator. Native, window-based debugger user interfaces are available for Microsoft Windows for the PC and Sun OpenWindows for the SPARC. The VecTar and SigTar DSP math libraries are also available for use with C and C/C++ compilers,

Tartan C is available for PC and Sun SPARC platforms. Prices for the Tartan C compiler start at $1,495. Existing Tartan C/C++ customers with maintenance will be upgraded automatically to version 2.0. For more information contact Tartan Inc., 300 Oxford Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146, (412) 856-3600; FAX: (412) 856-3636.

The Editable Object System (EOS), which is a C++ class library with platform-independent extensions, provides reflection (self-describing objects) and run-time-binding. User objects inherit this extended functionality from base EOS objects. The Semantic Interface Technology uses "smart components" that eliminate interface dependencies for the program objects. UTAH automatically performs type conversion and synchronization of interface objects with program data whenever either interface or program variables change. This automatic synchronization frees users from routine user-interface event management, while preserving event access for performance or custom control. UTAH's User Extensible Toolkit lets users create interactions which are then used, like the components supplied with UTAH, to build complex interactions without learning the interactor' s API or sub-classing to get control. Existing VBX controls can be imported into UTAH and used as if they were native UTAH components.

UTAH 1.1 for Windows is priced at $1,490. For more information contact ViewSoft Inc., Provo, UT, (801) 377-0787.

Continuus 4.0 includes a Distributed Code Management (DCM) facility which lets geographically dispersed development teams synchronize common project data, whether or not the sites are linked by a network. DCM also includes a Vendor Code Management utility which tracks software source or libraries received from external suppliers, and merge them with local modifications. Also included in Continuus 4.0 is a code migration facility that preserves a project's original file structure, and automatically loads SCCS and RCS data. Project migration can be performed both interactively and in batch mode. Continuus 4.0 also includes a Motif GUI as well as a command line interface.

Other features of Continuus 4.0 include an "off-the-shelf" customizable process model, which defines user roles, and ObjectMake, an object-oriented Make facility. ObjectMake is compatible with common makefile formats, and products built with ObjectMake can be automatically version-controlled and shared by multiple users.

Continuus 4.0 supports major UNIX platforms. Continuus/CM and Continuus/PT are available on a floating license basis. Continuus 4.0 is priced at $4,000 per simultaneous user. For more information contact Continuus Software Corporation, 108 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92718, (714) 453-2200; FAX: (714) 453-2276.

In another notice, Tower Concepts announced a port of Razor to HP' s HP-UX and Silicon Graphics' IRIX under the Motif GUI. Razor also supports Solaris and SunOS.

VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ are integrated with WorkPlace Shell and generate non-proprietary royalty-free C/C++ code compatible across VisPro products. Other features of VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ include: a set of CUA '91 objects supporting 3-D business graphics, formatted entry fields, spreadsheet, clock, and calendar; a built-in visual DB2/2 database designer; a custom object builder based on the IBM SOM; and multiple development views.

VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ are priced at $399 each. For more information contact HockWare, Inc,, 315 N. Academy St., Suite 100, Cary, NC 27513, (919) 380-0616; FAX: (199) 380-0757.

Using Translator 1.0, a developer can document existing source by producing diagrams and data dictionary information. Diagrams provide double-click access to the related code. Object-oriented software written in C++ or Object Pascal is translated to class diagrams using Booch, OMT, Shlaer/Mellor, or Coad/Yourdon notation. The Class diagram illustrates each object class, inheritance structures, and its attributes and operations. Code written in C, Pascal, Basic, or FORTRAN can be used to generate structure charts. Diagrams can also be organized into multiple diagram levels.

FTL consists of a UNIX-like multitasking environment with function libraries that provide subroutines for using the SCSI file system. FTL supports two programming environments, C and SPOX. The C libraries are subroutines that can be used for single-threaded C programming or as a header file that may be embedded in custom DSP applications. SPOX supports multitasking and provides streaming drivers. SPOX also includes a modular and portable real-time operating system for C, workstation interfaces, and a library of DSP functions. The FTL also supports Pentek's SwiftNet, based on the TCP/IP interface for Ethernet.

The FTL is priced at $2,000 and Model 4255 is priced at $1,795. For more information contact Pentek, Inc., 55 Walnut St., Norwood, NJ 07648, (201) 767-7100; FAX: (201) 767-3994.

For more information contact Template Graphics Software, Inc., 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121, (619) 457-5359; FAX: (619) 452-2547.

EiffelNet provides users with predefined schemes corresponding to the most commonly occurring client-server cases. An application can then include a client class and a server class that inherit from the corresponding predefined classes. New classes can then build the specific objects to be exchanged and specify the required processing. Communication and synchronization aspects are handled automatically by the predefined classes. More specific classes are also available for applications that need a finer degree of control of the actual underlying mechanisms.

ObjectTeam/OOA Sim can simulate multiple subsystems and provide support for both state transition diagrams and action data flow diagrams. ObjectTeam/OOA Sim uses a high-level, object-oriented language that supports the Shlaer-Mellor method's syntax and semantics.

In another notice, Cadre announced Professional Services to support their development tools. Services include: product support, offering installation assistance, integration services, and implementation support; education services consisting of product and methodology training; and consulting and project management services. Classes are offered on-site or at Cadre's corporate training centers.

Pricing for ObjectTeam/OOA Sim starts at $10,000 per network. For more information contact Cadre Technologies Inc., 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903, (401) 351-5950; FAX: (401) 455-6800.

Blinker 3.0 requires an 8086 microprocessor (or higher) to link or run real-mode programs. Blinker 3.0's DOS extender requires an 80286 microprocessor (or higher) to run protected-mode programs and is compatible with DPMI, VCPI, and XMS specifications. Protected-mode programs will run under Windows, OS/2, and DOS.

Blinker 3.0 is priced at $299. For more information contact Blinkinc, 8001 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23294, (804) 747-6700; FAX: (804) 747-4200; BBS: (804) 747-73333.

Other features of ProTEST include: ability to link requirements to test cases or test steps, user defined criteria for the test cases, priority setting for test cases, user alerts for test cases requiring attention, and test status summaries with calculations of the pass/fail percentage. ProTEST also includes seven methods for printing test cases.

For more information contact Quality Systems International, Inc., 416-420 Highland Ave., Cheshire, CT 06410, (800) 557-9787 or (203) 699-9787; FAX: (203) 699-9789.