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Fastgraph 3.0 requires a PC-compatible system. Fastgraph supports C, C++, Pascal, BASIC, and FORTRAN compilers,and MASM/TASM assemblers. Applications produced with Fastgraph require DOS 2.11 or higher. The price for Fastgraph 3.00 is $199; registered users of version 2.xx may upgrade for $69. There are no run-time royalties or distribution fees. Users can request a free evaluation kit or download it from the technical support BBS. For more information contact Ted Gruber Software, P.O. Box 13408, Las Vegas, NV 89112, (702)735-1980; FAX: (702) 735-4603; BBS: (702) 796-7134.

METAMORPHOSIS series translators execute on PC compatibles with at least 416Kb RAM. METAMORPHOSIS supports Fortran IV to C translation, as well as various other source/target language pairs. The PL/I (Subset G) to C translator is priced at $87. METAMORPHOSIS is priced at $387. For more information contact J. H. Shannon Associates, Inc., P.O. Box 597, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, (919) 929-6863.

The automatic run-time error detection feature of TestCenter can catch errors which might result in a system crash if left undetected. Memory leak detection allows programmers to minimize wasted memory while developing systems which rely on dynamic memory allocation. TestCenter's graphical test coverage lets programmers determine which portions of their code have and have not been addressed by tests for run-time error checking and memory leak detection. The graphical test coverage allows programmers to measure the effectiveness and completeness of their test runs, and adapt testing to increase coverage. Sesha Pratap, chairman of CenterLine Software, described TestCenter as "the perfect complement to any programmer's tool set including dbx, gdb, SPARCWorks, or CenterLines' CodeCenter and ObjectCenter programming environments."

SVGA Spectrum 1.0 provides a variety of graphics function for the following video modes; 8-bit, 256 color; 15-bit, 32,786 color; and 16-bit, 65,536 color. SVGA Spectrum 1.0 contains over 130 functions written in C and includes: support for most video boards; VESA BIOS support; tools for drawing, displaying, and animating images; 4-, 8-, and 24-bit PCX file format support; mouse and joystick support; font editing capabilities; sound and timing functions; real-time application development; special effects such as dissolves, wipes, and fades; and palette manipulation functions.

SVGA Spectrum 1.0 supports Microsoft and Borland C compilers. SVGA Spectrum 1.0 is royalty free and priced at $99.99. SVGA Spectrum 1.0 with source code is priced at $159.00. For more information contact NEXUS Software, P.O. Box 341126, Milwaukee, WI 53234, (414) 321-6792.

The first tool, SP/Link, is a linker/locator that creates ROM-able code. SP/Link generates executable files for downloading to either one of SSI's debuggers. Depending upon the final application, a developer would use either SP/RTD 386, a DOS hosted remote target debugger that communicates directly to the target system via an RS-232 serial port or SP/RED 386, a source level ROM emulator debugger that allows downloading of a program from the host PC and debugging it directly on the 386/486 target system. SP/RED includes a Target Monitor to control program execution on the target unit as well as a virtual serial channel unit that operate through the target's ROM sockets.

According to Dr. Y. P. Chien, Chairman of Systems and Software, Inc., "The rapid development and growth of the Intel 386 chip in the embedded marketplace, coupled with the use of C/C++ as the language of choice for embedded development, results in the need for a series of development tools that not only work with the processor/compiler combination, but also work well with it's own component parts. SP/Tools fills that need."

Though primarily used in DOS-hosted systems, SP/Tools also supports the Sun SPARC environment. For more information contact Systems & Software, Inc., 18012 Cowan, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92714, (714) 833-1700; FAX: (714) 833-1900.

Multimedia Grasp includes: a prototyping tool; a toolbox of multimedia authoring programs and utilities including the Grasp engine; a paint program; file conversion tools providing sound, picture, and animation support for importing modules from other programs; a font editor; and a code library to support C programmers. Multimedia Grasp is priced at $1,195 with upgrades to current registered users of Grasp priced at $259. For more information contact Paul Mace Software, Inc., 400 Williamson Way, Ashland, OR 97520, (800) 944-0191; FAX: (503) 488-1549.

Async Professional for C/C++ requires Borland C++ 3.x, Turbo C++ 3.x, Visual C++, or Microsoft C/C++ 7.0. APC includes full source code, documentation, pop-up help, demo programs, free telephone support and CompuServe support. Async Professional for C/C++ is priced at $189 and is royalty free. For more information contact TurboPower Software, P.O. Box 49009, Colorado Springs, CO 80949, (719) 260-6641; FAX: (719) 260-7151.

The DOS/Windows version of Meijin++ 3.0 supports Borland, Zortech, Microsoft, MetaWare, and Watcom C++ compilers. Meijin++ is also available for Sun and IBM UNIX workstations. For more information contact Network Integrated Services, Inc., 221 West Dyer Rd., Santa Ana, CA 92707, (714) 755-0995; FAX: (714) 433-2347.

The Windows DLL version of Prime Factor FFT is priced at $395. Mutiple-user licenses and OEM agreements are available. For more information contact Alligator Technologies, P.O. Box 9706, Fountain Valley, CA 92728, (714) 850-9984; FAX: (714) 850-9987.

TeleUSE/C++ 2.7 is based on Alsys CASE Division's TeleUSE. TeleUSE/C++2.7 adheres to the OMG's CORBA specification, and complies with ANSI standards and the Open Software Foundations' Motif Style Guide. In addition to generating ANSI C and UIL code, TeleUSE/C++ 2.7 generates C++ and supports a combination of C++ and C for GUI programming. TeleUSE/C++ 2.7 does this by providing an object-oriented API that isolates objects in an application from the implementation languages of the objects it communicates with, letting the developers gradually introduce C++ replacements for existing C code. Single user license prices for TeleUSE/C++ are $7,500. For more information contact Alsys, 5959 Cornerstone Court West, San Diego, CA 92121, (619) 457-2700; FAX: (619) 452-1334.

CaseWare/PT is an optional package for problem tracking and task management integrated with CaseWare/CM's SCM functions. CaseWare/CM 3.1 supports SunOS 4.1.X and Solaris 2X, DG AViiON under DG-UX 5.4.2, DEC Ultrix 4.3, HP-UX 8.0.X and 9.O.X, and IBM's AIX 3.2. For more information contact CaseWare, Inc., 108 Pacifica, 2nd Floor, Irvine, CA 92718, (714) 453-2200; FAX: (714) 453-2276.

Visual C++ 32-bit Edition includes several new utilities: an integrated debugger with multiple-thread support, structured exception handling, and a memory window; Spy++, an analysis tool which provides information on threads, processes, and windows in Win32-based applications; Find-in-files, which allows developers to globally search through project files for any string or expression; and a profiler which has been integrated into the Visual Workbench.

System requirements are: 16Mb RAM (20Mb recommended), 6Mb to 80Mb of hard disk space, VGA or better display supported by Windows NT, Microsoft Mouse or other NT-supported pointing device; and an NT-supported CD-ROM drive. Recipients of the pre-release of Visual C++ 32-bit Edition will be able to upgrade to the final release for $99. The suggested retail price will be $599.

For more information contact Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, (206) 882-8080; FAX: (206) 936-7329; Telex: 160520.

Cadre has introduced Test Verification, a dynamic code coverage analyzer for C, which Cadre has added to the its Ensemble suite of reverse engineering and testing tools. Test Verification automatically indicates which parts of a program haven't been tested, and can be used to locate dead code. Test Verification generates metrics that measure the quality of the completed testing and produces reports that identify what parts of the remaining program need to be tested.

Upgrades in Teamwork 5.0 include changes to Teamwork tools such as Teamwork/SIM 2.0, Teamwork/IM 4.1, Teamwork/ACCESS, and Teamwork/ Ada. Teamwork/SIM 2.0 supports verification and debugging of real-time structured specification models. Improved features include better setup and ease of use, easier management of simulation attributes, and more trace and logging options. Consistency with Teamwork/SA and Teamwork/RT has been improved. Teamwork/IM SQL replaces Teamwork/IM 4.1 for information modeling and database design. Features of Teamwork/IM SQL include; direct generation of SQL DDL from Entity Relationship Diagrams, and Autograf for graphical layout of Entity Relationship Diagrams. The Teamwork/ACCESS application programming interface (for accessing objects in the Teamwork database) has been expanded by letting configuration management systems work with Teamwork's Mode Configuration Management System. Additions to Teamwork 5.0 include: DocConnect for Interleaf TRS; configuration management integration, on-line user and system administration documentation, and CD-ROM distribution.

Test Verification is priced at $3,000. Pricing is on a per seat basis. Teamwork 5.0 pricing starts at $8,500 and varies depending on configuration. Licenses are network-sharable. For more information contact Cadre Technologies Inc., 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903, (401) 351-5950; FAX: (401)351-7380.

X-Designer supports SCO ODT 3, SunOS and the HP 700 Series. X-Designer is priced at $3,500 for a single user license, including one year's support and maintenance. There are no run-time licenses, libraries, or fees. For more information contact Imperial Software Technology, 95 London St., Reading, Berks RGI 4QA, United Kingdom, 44-734-587055; FAX: 44-734-589005.

According to DEC's announcement, "V1.0 of DEC C++ for ULTRIX was announced in January, 1992. At that time, V1.0 of DEC C++ offered the first and only native C++ compiler for UNIX system to support the full language definition (including templates) as specified in the The Annotated C++ Reference Manual (ARM) by Margaret A. Ellis and Bjarne Stroustrup (Addison-Wesley, 1990, reprinted May 1991). DEC C++ Version 1.2 began shipping in December 1992 and supports C++ exception handling."

ObjectStore will support IBM's C Set ++ application development environment. This gives OS/2 developers access to IBM C++, including the GUI-based debugger, class libraries, class library browser, Execution Trace Analyzer, and Pentium code optimizer for the development of ObjectStore-based applications.

Object Design and IBM have also agreed to incorporate ObjectStore into many of IBM's OS/2-based applications. An initial effort will be the development of an interface between IBM's System Object Model (SOM) and ObjectStore. This interface will expand the language and compiler options available and provide code reusability to OS/2 application based on ObjectStore.

ObjectStore Release 2.1 for OS/2 2.1 is priced at $3,500 for a development license and $1,050 for a runtime license. For more information contact Object Design Inc., One New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803, (617) 270-9797; FAX: (617) 270-3509.

Memory management on QEMM version 7 includes three features: DOS-Up, Stealth Double Space, and VIDRAM. The DOS-Up feature moves the DOS kernel, resources and data above 640K, which may free from 7 to 70 kb. The Stealth Double Space feature frees 40Kb of memory on systems running Microsoft's DOS 6 Double Space disk compressor. The VIDRAM for Windows feature provides as much as 736Kb for running DOS text programs inside MS Windows. QEMM 7 also offers support for DOS 6 multiple configuration files; MS Windows, Stacker and SuperStore support; a QEMM Setup feature for changing QEMM parameters; configuration file editing; on-line help and hints; built-in DPMI support; and Pentium, notebook, and bus-mastering controller compatibility.

Ouarterdeck has also begun shipping Manifest version 2. Manifest v2 includes support for the following: reporting and analysis of networks, battery support, the Pentium processor, MS-Windows, and configuration file editing. Manifest v2 is included with QEMM 7 and DESQview, or it can be purchased separately.

Upgrades to DESQview Version 2.6 and DESQview 386 version 2.6 include support for Netware Lite and LANtastic servers. Both DESQview Version 2.6 and DESQview 386 version 2.6 include Manifest. DESQview 386 version 2.6 also includes QEMM 7. For pricing and upgrade cost information contact Quarterdeck Office Systems, Inc., 150 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405, (310) 392-9851; FAX: (310) 314-3215.

When using the Software Security Service, the software developer deposits a copy of their source code with Fidex Americas Corporation. The source code is accompanied by a written agreement between the developer and client detailing the conditions or events that would trigger the release of the source code to the client. The deposited materials are stored by Fidex Americas in a climate-controlled subterranean vault. Such provisions can decrease some of the risks associated with use of third party software.

For more information contact Fidex Americas Corporation, 821 Fir St., Sandpoint, ID 83864, (208) 263-5348; FAX: (208) 265-4191.

Features of B-Tree Filer include: three levels of file locking and "read lock, an independent form of record locking; database browsers, including a user-configurable browser; virtual sort module; index rebuilder; a database rebuilder; and optional journalizing of each transaction. B-Tree Filer for C requires Borland C++ 3.0 or later, Turbo C++ 3.0 or later, Visual C++, or Microsoft C/C++ 7.0. B-Tree Filer for C includes full source code, documentation, pop-up help, demo programs, examples, and free support. B-Tree Filer for C is priced at $249 for the network version, $189 for the single user version. There are no royalties or run-time fees. For more information contact Turbo Power Software, P.O. Box 49009, Colorado Springs, CO 80949, (719) 260-6641; FAX: (719) 260-7151.

New features of EZ-INSTALL version 5.0 include: automated distribution disk setup and disk building; file collection, compression and splitting; system configuration checkout and revision; file and directory checkout, creation, and movement; and error handling during installation. Within the DOS version, EZ-INSTALL features include: automated modification of Windows .INI files, and group and icon updating. DOS and Windows applications can be installed with the same version of EZ-INSTALL.

EZ-INSTALL version 5.0 pricing starts at $249 depending on platform. The price includes the software, documentation, and run-time module. For more information contact The Software Factory, Inc., 13612 Midway Rd., Suite 246, Dallas TX 75244, (214) 490-0835; FAX: (214) 490-9520.

Blue Sky has also announced RoboHELP version 2.0, a Windows HELP authoring tool. Features of RobeHELP version 2.0 include the ability to use a single text source for both Help system and printed documentation, an error Wizard for error location, the ability to import existing Help project source files, and a simulation Mode. RoboHELP version 2.0 can also access the features of the Windows 3.1 Help Engine.

WindowsMAKER Professional version 5.0 including the ANSI C Switch-It Code Generation module is priced at $1,096. RoboHELP version 2.0 is priced at $495. For more information contact Blue Sky Software Corporation, 7486 La Jolla Blvd., Suite 3, La Jolla, CA 92037, (619) 459-6365; FAX: (619) 459-6366.

ILOG VIEWS is available as a C++ library based on an object-oriented architecture which separates visual aspects from behavior. High level classes encapsulate low-level graphical functions like vectorial display, drawing pixel images, management of multiple views, and event processing. ILOG VIEWS relies on graphics standards such as OSF/Motif, Open Look, or Microsoft Windows 3, but ILOG VIEWS drawing primitives are independent of platforms and graphics standards.

PECOS C++ provides the same functionalities of PECOS v1.1 for Lisp to C++ programmers. PECOS supports simple formulation of problems like planning, scheduling, assignment, resource allocation, configuration, and placement optimization.

For more information contact ILOG, 2, avenue Gallieni - BP 85, 94253 Gentilly Cedex FRANCE, + 33 1 46 63 66 66; FAX: + 33 1 46 63 15 82.

Other features of CrossCode C Release 5.4 include: a register allocation scheme that places the most critical variables, addresses, and constants into registers, tail merging (i.e. eliminating duplication of identical copies of code at the end of function), compact, high speed "switch" algorithms, and a tracking mechanism that prevents the compiler from unnecessarily reloading registers. SDS describes the cummulative impact of its recent optimizations as an overall reduction in code size and speed by 12 to 21%. CrossCode C supports MS-DOS and SUN4/UNIX. Prices for CrossCode C start at $2,000. For more information contact Software Development Systems, Inc., 1211 W. 22nd St., Suite 610, Oak Brook, IL 60521, (800) 448-7733; FAX: (708) 990-4641.

MicroQuill has also upgraded the LALR Parser Generator. Features of LALR v.4.3 include: a faster parser, a restartable parser, Windows compiler support, support for multiple parses, and improved disk organization. The LALR v.4.3 release is priced at $795. Source code is available for an additional $2,000. Registered users of previous version of LALR can upgrade for $100. For more information contact MicroQuill Software Publishing, Inc. 4900 25th Avenue N.E., #206, Seattle, WA 98105, (206) 525-8218; FAX: (206) 525-8309.

AnaGram comes with cross-referenced, context-sensitive online help, a reference manual including an introduction to parsing, and documented examples. AnaGram requires a PC-compatible AT, 386, or 486 with a minimum of 400Kb of available memory, DOS 3.1 or higher, and 1Mb of hard disk space. A C or C++ compiler is required to compile the generation code.

AnaGram is priced at $495 and requires no royalties or run-time licenses. For more information contact Parsifal Software, P.O. Box 219, Wayland, MA 01778; (800) 879-2577; CIS: 72603,1763.