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InstallBuilder V8.0 adds new debugger

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:46:49 GMT

Customize platform specific settings with InstallBuilder.

Easily identify and correct issues during the development process.

InstallBuilder turns application packaging and deployment into a fast, easy and cost-effective process for developers. The development tool allows you to quickly create easy to use, multi-platform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris from a single build environment. Multiple installation modes allow installers to be run in servers, workstations, and desktops.

The following editions are available:

Updates in V8.0

Built-In Debugger - The new debugger allows you to view and interactively edit installer variables at runtime and provides step-by-step execution to test that specific parts of the installer are functioning properly.
Enhanced Component Functionality - Now provides support for downloadable components and component groups. It allows you to group individual components and build feature sets that will be displayed in a tree structure ("subcomponents".)
Dynamic Parameter Support - Enhanced parameter support makes it possible to create dynamic pages that will automatically reconfigure based on a user's input. This allows you to create a more customized and streamlined installation experience.
Expanded Documentation - Over 350 pages of documentation are now available for InstallBuilder.

About BitRock

BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, BitRock has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Their client base includes businesses, governments and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.

Webinator V6.0 improves XML output

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:31:00 GMT

Using Webinator in a Web browser.

Search results in XML are available, for complete customization via XSL stylesheets.

Webinator is a highly customizable package that allows a Website administrator to easily create and deploy a high quality search interface to collections of web documents. With support for multiple collections, a single installation can serve searches for many websites, or different areas within a website, and a customizable thesaurus or synonym file allows users to find documents even if the terminology they use is different from that on the site. Webinator creates a full-text search interface to collections of HTML, PDF, word processing, and other types of documents, which may be on a web site, intranet, or anywhere on the Internet. Features include: relevance ranking, customizable user interface, web-based administration, Index Flash and JavaScript links and content. Index multiple sites, update while in use, similarity searches ('more like this'), indexes secure (ssl/https) sites, ignores navigation bars and duplicate pages, detailed verification and logging.

Updates in V6.0

XML output and SOAP API: Search results in XML are available, for complete customization via XSL stylesheets. A SOAP API makes automated searches easy
Faster crawls: Support for HTTP/1.1 compression is standard, which can speed up crawling and decrease bandwidth
Faster searches: New Categories Type setting improves category searches in many environments
Unicode support: International searches are easier with the ability to ignore or respect accents, diacritical marks, etc.
Meta search: Version 6 supports meta-searching of multiple profiles, combining their results as if one
Customizable Thesaurus: Search terms unique to an industry or site can be added to aid users' searches, via customizable thesauri
Backup/restore settings: Version 6 can save and restore all or some profiles' settings, making disaster recovery or installation cloning easier

About Thunderstone

Thunderstone Software LLC is an independent R&D company that has been providing high-performance state-of-the-art solutions to intelligent information retrieval and management problems for over 21 years. Their flagship product, Texis™, is the most comprehensive text retrieval and publishing software available. In one package Texis provides every full-text, SQL, multimedia management, and dynamic publishing operation needed for an enterprise search application.

Pcl2pdf V6.9 updated

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:47:00 GMT

Converting a PCL print file to PDF using Pcl2pdf.

Pcl2pdf for Windows Server quickly converts HP PCL print files to concise, industry standard PDF. Documents can be viewed and printed using the Adobe(R) Acrobat(R) product range and distributed by Web or e-mail. Pcl2pdf produces PDF documents that are fully text searchable and ready for indexing. Data encryption, passwords and access permissions can be applied. Pcl2pdf is available for Windows PC, Windows Server and UNIX systems with command line converters.

The following editions are available:

Updates in V6.9

Implemented new "-TEMP" switch for user specified temporary file directory
Implemented new "-PC" switch for print copies, "-PS" and "-PE" for print range start and end and "-PM" for print preferences
Implemented "IBM DOS" style line and box drawing character support
Implemented 24-bit RGB PCL color support, in conjunction with AXIAR Imaging, with opacity and transparency and within macros
Implemented new "-IFF" switch to suppress blank page generation on form feed when no data on page
Implemented Euro character in HP 9N and 13U symbol sets
Implemented right and center justified text printing using HP-GL/2 'LO' command
Implemented "white text" printing
Implemented PCL raster graphics "mode 5" adaptive compression
Implemented various "bug" fixes and PCL code enhancements
Improved PCL duplex paper handling support
Improved PCL "offset registration" support, including for 90 degree rotated portrait pages
Improved HP-GL/2 support
New Windows and AIX, HP-UX, Linux, OpenVMS, SCO, Solaris builds
Developed using Microsoft Visual Studio 2010

About Visual Software

Visual Software was established in 1992 offering LaserJet PCL print file viewing, conversion and distribution solutions to OEMs and customers worldwide. Expertise is offered for windows, Unix, AS/400, OpenVMS and Xerox platforms. Pcl2pdf, in it's 5th generation, is a leading PCL to PDF document converter and has been licensed to thousands of end users, OEMs and solution providers.

InstallAnywhere 2011 expands platform support

Wed, 18 May 2011 10:39:04 GMT

Building an installer using InstallAnywhere.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Mac OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard), SUSE Linux 11.3 and Ubuntu 9.10 now supported.

InstallAnywhere is designed to install any kind of software -- desktop, enterprise, or multi-tiered Web services - onto any platform, and to configure those applications for optimal performance. Whether you're creating applications written in Java, C++, PERL, or C#, or deploying EJBs or .NET Web services, all of the installation details are handled automatically. InstallAnywhere Enterprise Edition simplifies complex installations and provides maximum developer customization, along with extensive user interaction, client/server features and localization for 31 languages (Enterprise Edition). InstallAnywhere is available in the following editions:

Updates in 2011

Enterprise and Standard Edition

Expanded Platform Support - InstallAnywhere 2011 supports the latest and most updated platforms including Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), SUSE Linux 11.3, Ubuntu 9.10, Solaris 11, HP-UX 11i, AIX 7.1, IBM i5/OS, Z/OS, RHEL 6 and Fedora 14.
Enhanced Support for Third-Party Compression Algorithms - InstallAnywhere 2011 allows set up authors to expand 7-Zip (LZMA) and TAR compressed archives on their target system offering the ability to expand these archives in a fast and reliable manner.
Complex Rule Expressions with Multiple Operators - InstallAnywhere 2011 provides the ability to write complex rule expressions (and/or/not) with the application logic. These complex rule expressions help set up authors to better mirror their complex business logic.
Signed Installations - Installers now have the ability to have custom code archives or their dependencies as signed JARS. InstallAnywhere will extract files and make use of Java to verify the signature, ensuring the safety of these custom code JARS.
IDE Enhancements - InstallAnywhere 2011 provides a list of preset variables that can eliminate manual entry and a table that allows quick viewing of all variables in a project. In addition, there is now a variable search and replace function that can be utilized in any of the installation tasks / phases to enable rapid changes.

Enterprise Edition Only

Enhanced Merge Modules Features - InstallAnywhere 2011 Enterprise provides a single uninstaller that will work with your main project as well as any other merge modules. This new capability reduces potential uninstall errors and saves time for the set up author. A unified progress bar has been developed to show installation progress for all included components.
Extended External Resource Bundle Support - External Resource Bundle support enables the localization of installer strings. Merge modules can now leverage the external resource bundles from the parent as well.
Enhanced Installation Logging - Merge modules now have installation logs in addition to the parent log files. Developers also have the ability to consolidate the parent and merge module log files. All logging related settings have been consolidated into a single log settings task.
Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Enhancements - InstallAnywhere 2011 Enterprise supports the latest versions of JVM for Sun, IBM, Apple and HP (ver 1.4x, 1.5x and 1.6x), with advanced search enhancements for the developer to put in their installer.
JVM Download at Runtime - InstallAnywhere 2011 Enterprise provides the option to download a JVM from the Internet in real time if the JVM is not found on the end user machine. This capability not only saves time, but provides a smaller footprint for the installer package.

About Flexera Software

Flexera Software is a leading provider of strategic solutions for Application Usage Management; solutions delivering continuous compliance, optimized usage and maximized value to application producers and their customers. Flexera Software is trusted by more than 80,000 customers that depend on their comprehensive solutions—from installation and licensing, entitlement and compliance management to application readiness and enterprise license optimization—to strategically manage application usage and achieve breakthrough results realized only through the systems-level approach they provide.

InstallBuilder automates JRE bundling

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 07:57:00 GMT

Creating multiplatform installers using InstallBuilder.

InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.

BitRock InstallBuilder for allows you to create small, easy to use, installers with no external dependencies. BitRock InstallBuilder includes advanced functionality like automatic update that enables you to deliver updates directly to your users, several GUI modes with native look-and-feel for installation in a variety of desktop environments, a text-based installation mode for console-based and remote installations, and a silent/unattended install mode which can be used for integration in shell scripts for automated deployment. BitRock InstallBuilder can also create Multiplatform CDs and DVDs.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 7

Java Specific Functionality
InstallBuilder 7 now automates the process of bundling a JRE and creating native launchers for Java applications. InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.
Improved Usability
Adds a search function that allows you to search for rules and actions within the InstallBuilder GUI development environment, saving you from having to check the documentation. InstallBuilder 7 also adds the ability to view and edit project file XML snippets directly from the GUI
Expanded Documentation
InstallBuilder 7 has doubled the size of the InstallBuilder User Guide to provide a complete resource for all of the properties, actions, rules, variables and other features of InstallBuilder. Built in variable and action browsers make locating the right functionality easier than ever.

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, BitRock believe that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, BitRock has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. BitRock's client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco

SearchBlox indexes PSTs with attachments

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:18:00 GMT

Choosing collections to crawl with SearchBlox.

Version 6.2 adds the ability to index and search Outlook PST files including attachments contained within the emails.

SearchBlox is an out-of-the-box Enterprise Search Solution built on top of Apache Lucene. It is fast to deploy, easy to manage and available for both on-premise and cloud deployment. SearchBlox provides developers with a powerful search platform for developing and deploying search applications, without having in-depth knowledge of Apache Lucene. As SearchBlox is a full product with integrated crawlers and web-based index/collection management, developers will save considerable time and effort by using SearchBlox compared to building a search application from scratch using Apache Lucene.

Updates in V6.2

Indexing Outlook PST files with attachments
SearchBlox is happy to announce the release of Version 6.2 which includes the ability to index and search Outlook PST files including attachments contained within the emails. With the exponential growth of emails within every organization, finding the right information within your emails and attachments is challenging and time consuming. SearchBlox aims to simplify the process of finding information across your email archives, documents, websites and RSS feeds.

Key features of SearchBlox V6.2:

No Outlook Client/Application required for indexing PST files
Indexes attachments connected to each message
View email messages right within SearchBlox
Search for information within the headers
Concept searching across your emails, documents, websites and feeds
No limit to the number of search collections
Index your collections in parallel to speed up the process of finding information

About SearchBlox Software

SearchBlox Software is a leading provider of Enterprise search solutions based on Apache Lucene. Over 300 customers in 30 countries use SearchBlox to power their website, intranet and custom search. SearchBlox Software, Inc. was founded in 2003 with the aim to develop commercial search products based on Apache Lucene. SearchBlox Software, Inc. is privately held and is based in Richmond, Virginia, USA.

InstallBuilder automates JRE bundling

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:11:00 GMT

Customizing platform specific settings with InstallBuilder.

InstallBuilder 7 adds new Java specific functionality, improved usability and expanded documentation.

BitRock InstallBuilder turns application packaging and deployment into a fast, easy and cost-effective process for developers. The development tool allows you to quickly create easy to use, multi-platform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris from a single build environment. Multiple installation modes allow installers to be run in servers, workstations, and desktops. InstallBuilder also offers RPM integration along with other advanced functionality.

The following editions are available:

Updates in Version 7

Java Specific Functionality
InstallBuilder 7 now automates the process of bundling a JRE and creating native launchers for Java applications. InstallBuilder also includes built-in functionality for auto-detecting a Java runtime.
Improved Usability
Adds a search function that allows you to search for rules and actions within the InstallBuilder GUI development environment, saving you from having to check the documentation. InstallBuilder 7 also adds the ability to view and edit project file XML snippets directly from the GUI
Expanded Documentation
InstallBuilder 7 has doubled the size of the InstallBuilder User Guide to provide a complete resource for all of the properties, actions, rules, variables and other features of InstallBuilder. Built in variable and action browsers make locating the right functionality easier than ever

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, Bitrock believes that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, the company has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Its client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.

ComponentSource adds SearchBlox Software

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:34:00 GMT

Choosing collections to crawl with SearchBlox.

SearchBlox offers an out-of-the-box Enterprise Search Solution built on top of Apache Lucene.

SearchBlox is fast to deploy, easy to manage and available for both on-premise and cloud deployment. SearchBlox provides developers with a powerful search platform for developing and deploying search applications, without having in-depth knowledge of Apache Lucene. As SearchBlox is a full product with integrated crawlers and web-based index/collection management, developers will save considerable time and effort by using SearchBlox compared to building a search application from scratch using Apache Lucene.

Features

Built on Apache Lucene
SearchBlox is built on Apache Lucene - the leading open source search library. Search indexes built using SearchBlox adhere to open standards and offer greater flexibility compared to closed proprietary platforms.
Integrated Crawlers
SearchBlox provides crawlers for Filesystems, HTTP/HTTPS and RSS Feeds that work out-of-the-box. The HTTP/HTTPS crawler can index both public and protected content.
Multi-lingual Support
SearchBlox can index content in 37 languages including European and Asian languages. Stopwords and stemming are also supported for the different languages.
On-premise or Cloud Deployment
SearchBlox is packaged for fast deployment to Windows, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems. In addition, it is also available for deployment on Amazon Web Services Platform (AWS) and Rackspace.
Simple Setup
SearchBlox is managed entirely through web-based Admin Console. Document collections can be configured and indexed in a matter of minutes. SearchBlox supports scheduled operations such as indexing, which greatly reduces administrative overheads for such repetitive tasks.
Enterprise Support
SearchBlox offers a choice of support options backed by Service Level Agreements (SLA) to suit client requirements. SearchBlox has a strong track record of providing support to over 300 customers in 30 countries over the last 7 years.

About SearchBlox Software

PureCM 2010-2b adds permissions menu

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:12:00 GMT

PureCM projects in Visual Studio.

New permissions menu on project items allows security updates without going to the stream.

PureCM Professional supports task-based development along the development workflow,integrating task tracking, source control, build automation and release management. It provides end-to-end visibility and real-time project status tracking, supporting both agile and waterfall methodologies. The cross-platform solution is performance optimized for distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. Enhanced IDE integrations with Visual Studio and Eclipse make it easy to use.

PureCM Standard is a lightweight and highly affordable solution for users looking to replace VSS or open source solutions. Transition for developers is seamless thanks to PureCM's enhanced integration into Visual Studio and Eclipse and its cross-platform GUI client.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010-2b

Enhancements

Add 'pcm admin integ-tests' command
Add 'Permissions' menu on a project item to update the security without going to the stream
Warn when deleting a license that the original license is required for renewals

Bug Fixes

Child streams not appearing in stream history list
Intermittent client crash when creating a workspace via 'Start Task'
Errors when creating a feature stream with ':' in feature name
Projects files tab shows tasks when clicking on a project
Project item properties not showing 'Create From Parent' stream name
Edit issue window must be closed before changes are applied for mandatory fields
Fix potential server memory leaks
Handle exceptions better within PureCM.Client
Intermittent crash when working offline and viewing the history of a file
License expired message always appears on GUI startup

About PureCM.com

PureCM.com is a software company providing solutions for software configuration management and development collaboration. It has been successful in this market since 2004, offering a powerful cross-platform source control and issue tracking tool called PureCM. The company focuses on delivering cost efficient solutions to development teams that need to combine flexible configuration management with maximum process transparency.

PureCM adds 64-bit Windows installers

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:23:00 GMT

PureCM projects in Visual Studio.

2010-2 release also features background processing of automatic merge rules and Visual Studio enhancements.

PureCM supports task-based development along the development workflow, integrating task tracking, source control, build automation and release management. PureCM Professional provides end-to-end visibility and real-time project status tracking, supporting both agile and waterfall methodologies. The cross-platform solution is performance optimized for distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. Enhanced IDE integrations with Visual Studio and Eclipse make it easy to use. Additional features include hassle-free feature branching, policy-based administration via ACLs, and scalable data storage supporting SQLite or SQL Server.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010-2

Major Enhancements

Process automatic merge rules in background
Task URLs (Professional)
Update .NET API to create, enumerate and complete projects, versions, features and tasks
64-Bit Windows Installers

Visual Studio Enhancements

Projects window
New 'Add To PureCM' dialog using projects
New 'Get From PureCM' dialog using projects and tasks
Save Visual Studio files before submit
Fix potential hangs after opening the file history window

Minor Enhancements

Add 'auto-encoding' file type option
Add 'disable line ending translation' file type option
Support URLs in task description
Don't lock server database when performing a merge in the Resolve Tool
Friendly client messages when server is disconnected
Disable changing the encoding of an existing file type. You must create a new file type and update the relevant files
Open workspace view after switching a workspace
Get CruiseControl plugin working for CruiseControl.Net 1.5
Saved dialog positions work with multiple monitors
Enable browse button when selecting a path in the Repository Import Wizard
Rename 'View My Changesets' policy to 'Developer User'
Default path for a release changed to 'Version Releases' folder

About PureCM.com

PDF Studio adds calibration tool

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 17:31:00 GMT

Displaying a PDF document in PDF Studio Pro.

PDF Studio V6.50 adds new callout annotation, batch dialog, and support for copy and paste of images and text.

PDF Studio is an easy to use PDF editor that performs a large number of functions on PDF documents. You can review and annotate documents, scan-to-PDF, fill in & save PDF forms, secure documents with passwords and permissions, merge/split/assemble documents, add bookmarks, watermarks, headers and footers, access Google Apps document services, integrate with documents services (Google Apps, Acrobat.com, SharePoint). Perform batch processes on multiple PDFs, splitting & merging of PDF documents, digitally sign PDFs, perform preflight checks on PDFs and more. PDF Studio maintains full compatibility with the PDF Standard.

Updates in V6.50

New callout annotation
This tool combines a text box with a line and an arrow and is used to draw attention to text or objects in a PDF document.
New calibration tool
For the measuring tools to set the scale directly from the drawing. Users are prompted to choose two points on the document and enter the length of the measurement.
New batch dialog
To set initial view for multiple documents at once (navigation tab, page layout, magnification, open to page).
Copy and paste images and text
Images and text can now be pasted directly into a PDF document. PDF Studio will automatically generate rubber stamps from them that users can move around or resize before applying them to the document.
Support for bookmark style
Allowing users to define color and text style in documents outline or table of contents.
Drag and drop pages across documents
When multiple documents are open in different frames.
Manage digital ids for digital signatures
To remove a digital id, add a new one or change the display name.
Support for Home and End shortcuts
To go to the first page and last page in a document.

About Qoppa Software

Qoppa Software was founded in 2002 in Atlanta and specializes in the development of high-end libraries and applications to work with PDF documents. It provides solutions to companies all over the world ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Being a small, highly focused company allows it to remain flexible to work with customers individually to deliver a solution that fits their unique needs in terms of licensing, implementation and deployment. Additionally, Qoppa Software prides itself in offering high-level, responsive technical support at an expert level, providing access to development staff when necessary.

Plastic SCM adds code review system

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:24:00 GMT

User statistics and changed item statistics in Plastic SCM Professional.

Version 3.0 also adds shell extension, updated merge and diff tools and external data storage support.

Plastic SCM Professional is a multi-platform (Windows, Linux, Unix and Mac) version control system that provides full integration with the most widely used IDEs as well and task tracking tools, and contains accurate importers for SourceSafe, CVS and Subversion; providing quick transition from these environments. Plastic SCM Professional can be configured to work with Firebird, MySQL or SQL Server database backends. Plastic SCM Professional Edition provides enterprise features such as configurable workspaces through selectors, integration with Active Directory or LDAP to enforce security policies on repositories, support for an unlimited number of users and distributed system. One Year of full support with access to all new releases within a year is included with the Professional Edition.

Updates in V3.0

Integrated distributed code review
Built-in code review system that tightly integrates with branches and changesets. A review can easily be created from these elements and then replicated, enabling a distributed review process.
Shell extension
Windows Explorer integration that allows developers to perform all the version control operations within Explorer. All the GUI views are accessible from the shell extension too.
New Subversion and Perforce importers
Improved Subversion importer (both performance and usability) and a brand new Perforce importer.
New "pending changes view" on the GUI
Now checked out items (i.e. items marked for edition from the GUI, command line or the plugins), changed items (modified outside Plastic control) and private items (potentially new files) can be checked in together from a single view.
Xmerge / Xdiff 2.0
The merge and diff tools get updated with "cross merging" technology capable of detecting moved (and modified) code in the same file. Xdiff is able to locate modified code and render it accordingly, and Xmerge is able to handle moved code (normally refactor) during the merge process.
External data storage
It is possible to "extract" data from file revisions in a repository and save them on secondary devices like DVDs, hard drives and so on) so they don't consume main database storage. It is possible to plug the media to the server for transparent access or to access the "extracted" data directly from the client machine (Plastic will prompt to introduce the right media when accessing a "extracted" revision). It is useful for projects using really big files.
Annotate support on GUI
Now annotate (cm annotate or cm blame) is also available on a graphical view, integrated with the GUI's view system. It's possible to explore the changeset or branch that altered any line in the annotated item.
SQLite backend support
Plastic servers can now use SQLite as backend. SQLite adds a new backend to the existing set of supported databases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server and Firebird. SQLite is very fast on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X environments, but it is better suited for distributed development (a developer running a small footprint server on his laptop or workstation). SQLite is the default on Linux and Mac OS X evaluations.
Selector explorer
It is possible to explore branches, labels and changesets without having to download them to a workspace. Advanced users can edit the selector to try more complex configurations.
Performance improvements
As usual every new Plastic release is faster than the previous one. We thoroughly tested Plastic with big workspaces (>250k files and 40k directories) and big repositories in several scenarios: from heavy load (hundreds of concurrent users (computer simulated) against a single server) to single user operations (quickly adding a big workspace into a repository) where we can consistently beat all our major competitors.

About Codice Software

Codice Software is a software engineering company focused on the development of tools to improve the software quality, by means of enhanced Configuration Management. Codice Software's innovative approach to product development and quality has been validated by the Software Engineering Institute (SEI), whose assessment team has awarded Codice a Level II Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) rating. The CMMI rating is the global standard reserved for those companies exhibiting world-class product development capabilities.

PureCM improves Resolve Tool

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:29:00 GMT

Importing a repository and viewing source code changes and reports.

2010-1e release adds undo toolbar button and other enhancements to Resolve Tool.

PureCM supports task-based development along the development workflow from release planning to workflow management, source control, build automation and release management. PureCM Professional provides end-to-end visibility and real-time project status tracking, supporting both agile and waterfall methodologies. The cross-platform solution is performance optimized for distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. Enhanced IDE integrations with Visual Studio and Eclipse make it easy to use. Additional features include hassle-free feature branching, policy-based administration via ACLs, and scalable data storage supporting SQLite or SQL Server.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010-1e

Enhancements

Update message when closing the Resolve Tool allowing you to save your changes
Resolve Tool allows you to add a combination of left and right changes
Resolve Tool allows to select lines within a conflict for copying
Add Undo toolbar button to Resolve Tool

Bug Fixes

Merge rules not being deleted when completing a feature
Crash when importing certain data into SQL
Visual Studio hangs when checking out certain files
Events and triggers stop working after calling begin-backup
Workspace path may appear truncated when creating/switching a workspace
Task report templates not being installed on Ubuntu
Linux client can hang when selecting a stream within the Merge Rule creation dialog
Resolve Tool labels are incorrect in some instances
Resolve Tool does not support shift and cursor keys for selecting lines

About PureCM.com

PureCM adds SQL Server support

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:18:00 GMT

Importing a repository and viewing source code changes and reports.

2010-1d release also offers integration with the Visual Studio progress bar.

PureCM Professional supports task-based development along the development workflow from release planning to workflow management, source control, build automation and release management. PureCM Professional provides end-to-end visibility and real-time project status tracking, supporting both agile and waterfall methodologies. The cross-platform solution is performance optimized for distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. Enhanced IDE integrations with Visual Studio and Eclipse make it easy to use. Additional features include hassle-free feature branching, policy-based administration via ACLs, and database scalability to multi-terabyte size.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010-1d

Major Enhancements

Support SQL Server for the server database
Ability to select a task and see which releases include this task (Professional edition only)
Support moving features where changes have already been submitted
Ability to switch a workspace which contains changes
Add Task Burndown Reports (Professional edition only)
Add Developer Status Reports (Professional edition only)

Minor Enhancements

Access file data and diffs using the .NET API
Support merging changesets within the Projects view
Support managing shared components within the Projects view
Support project and version reject
Sort projects on priority then name
Update resolve tool titles to include the stream name
Ignore 'bin' and 'obj' folders by default
Add 'text/utf-8-with-BOM' as default file type
Don't show permissions when creating a new report
Task history shows project, version and feature name for submits and merges (Professional edition only)
Handle pcm begin-backup, end-backup and make snapshots with SQLite server database

Visual Studio Plugin Enhancements

Integrate with the Visual Studio progress bar
Open the Visual Studio editor when double-clicking a file in a PureCM window
Open a Visual Studio window rather than modal dialog for file diffs and history
Fix crashes/hangs in 'Add to PureCM' dialog
Better performance for checkout and revert of multiple files

About PureCM.com

New SlickEdit bundles available

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:28:00 GMT

Editing Java code with SlickEdit.

Discounted bundles now available for Linux & Mac and Solaris SPARC & Solaris x86.

Whether used as a stand alone development environment or as a complementary editor, SlickEdit provides programmers a tool to create, navigate, modify, build, and debug code faster and more accurately. SlickEdit's useful features include code navigation, preview tool window, references tool window, syntax expansion, surround with, auto-completions and many more.

The following bundles are newly available from ComponentSource:

The following bundles are also available:

The following individual editions are also available:

About SlickEdit

SlickEdit Inc. provides software developers with multilanguage development environments and the most advanced code editors available. Proven across a wide range of programming languages and on Windows, Linux and UNIX platforms, SlickEdit products enable even the most accomplished developers to code faster and meet increasingly aggressive deadlines. SlickEdit is headquartered in the North Carolina Research Triangle area.

Review, annotate and edit PDF documents

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Displaying a PDF document in PDF Studio Pro.

PDF Studio lets you perform a large number of PDF functions on Windows, Mac and Linux.

PDF Studio Standard Features

Review and Annotate Documents
Scan-To-PDF
Fill In & Save PDF Forms
Secure Documents with Passwords and Permissions
Merge/Split/Assemble Documents
Add Bookmarks, Watermarks, Headers and Footers
Access Google Apps document services
Integrated with documents services (Google Apps, Acrobat.com, SharePoint)

PDF Studio Pro Features

All Features of PDF Studio Standard, plus:
Batch Process Multiple PDFs
Advanced PDF Splitting & Merging
Precision Measuring Tools
Digitally sign PDF
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PureCM adds Visual Studio 2010 support

Thu, 27 May 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Importing a repository and viewing source code changes and reports.

2010-1 release also features new Projects View, dashboard for role-based notifications and SQLite database support.

PureCM is an easy to use version control solution supporting agile development. It supports task-based development along the development workflow from release planning to workflow management, source control, build automation and release management. PureCM Professional provides end-to-end visibility and real-time project status tracking, supporting both agile and waterfall methodologies. The cross-platform solution is performance optimized for distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. Enhanced IDE integrations with Visual Studio and Eclipse make it easy to use. Additional features include hassle-free feature branching, policy-based administration via ACLs, and database scalability to multi-terabyte size.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010-1

New Projects View for creating projects, versions and features.
Projects View supports scheduling and real-time status tracking (Professional edition only)
Tasks and Features to represent work items across the whole development lifecycle (Professional edition only)
Support drag & drop scheduling (Professional edition only)
Dashboard for role-based notifications about assigned tasks, reviews or pending merges.
SQLite database support with up to 100% performance improvements.
General performance improvements when adding a large number of files.
GUI and Visual Studio refresh performance improvements.
Support for Visual Studio 2010
Synchronize a stream to another stream.
Eclipse plug-in uses the PureCM changeset dialog.
Component update does not create an edit change item for files which have not changed.
'Synchronize to Changeset' workspace menu.
Ability for 'Force Merge' a changeset which has already been merged.
Better description for resolve tool when merging changesets.
Confirm whether to delete the local files when deleting files in a workspace.
Allow exclude on added folders and files within a workspace
Make Administrator and Repository Views policy based
Numerous Visual Studio enhanced plugin bug fixes

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InstallBuilder reduces memory use

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:42:00 GMT

Customizing platform specific settings with InstallBuilder.

Version 6.3 adds support for localized license agreements and features CD-ROM installer improvements.

BitRock InstallBuilder turns application packaging and deployment into a fast, easy and cost-effective process for developers. The development tool allows you to quickly create easy to use, multiplatform installers that have a native look and feel across Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, HP-UX, AIX, FreeBSD, IRIX and Solaris from a single build environment. Multiple installation modes allow installers to be run in servers, workstations, and desktops. InstallBuilder also offers RPM integration along with other advanced functionality.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 6.3

Ability to include localized license agreements
Ability to set the default installation language based on the previous installation.
Reduced the memory consumption when unpacking large single-file installers
Multiple improvements to CD-ROM installers
Allow HTML license files in Qt mode
New installer_builder_version and installer_builder_timestamp built-in variables
New <httpProxyInit> action to configure proxy to use with http actions
New <xmlFileGet> and <xmlFileSet> actions
New <addScheduledTask> and <deleteScheduledTask> Windows actions
New .password suffix to mask passwords in log messages
Support for osx-intel and osx-pcc in platform test
Add support for FreeBSD 8
Improve the RPM removal process

About BitRock

BitRock makes open source software easier to use by providing a complete automated solution for Open Source Application Deployment. As long time open source users and contributors, Bitrock believes that open source solutions are often more stable, more secure and perform better than their commercial counterparts. BitRock has developed a system to provide a single, consistent and simplified application deployment process across multiple operating system platforms. As a result, open source applications are easier to install, manage and support. Leading independent software vendors (ISVs), system integrators and IT departments use BitRock to automate application stack integration, packaging, installation and updates. BitRock was founded in 2003 in Seville, Spain by Daniel Lopez Ridruejo. Since then, the company has attracted a diverse, talented team of individuals whose experience spans Silicon Valley, Europe and Southeast Asia. Its client base includes businesses, governments, and educational institutions throughout the world, from Fortune 100 companies to independent game developers. BitRock is privately held and has offices in Seville and San Francisco.

Plastic SCM Professional updated

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:42:00 GMT

User statistics and changed item statistics in Plastic SCM Professional.

Version 2.9 adds Visual Studio 2010 support, integration with IntelliJ IDEA 5.1 / 8 and shared workspaces.

Plastic SCM Professional is a multiplatform (Windows, Linux, Unix and MAC) version control system that provides full integration with the most widely used IDEs as well and task tracking tools, and contains accurate importers for SourceSafe, CVS and Subversion; providing quick transition from these environments. Plastic SCM Professional can be configured to work with Firebird, MySQL or SQL Server database backends. Plastic SCM Professional Edition provides enterprise features such as configurable workspaces through selectors, integration with Active Directory or LDAP to enforce security policies on repositories, support for an unlimited number of users and distributed system. One Year of full support with access to all new releases within a year is included with the Professional Edition.

Updates in V2.9

IntelliJ IDEA 5.1 / 8 integration
Pulse continuous integration server
Support for Visual Studio 2010
Shared Workspaces: Workspaces are no longer tied to the machine on which they were created and can now be shared among machines via network shares
Extended Branch Review: The review interface can now be used to walk through the changesets in a branch allowing a step-by-step review of a task branch implementation
Symlink Support: Symbolic links are fully versioned items inside Plastic
Oracle Database support added as a Plastic backend database option
Sparse Tree / Cloaked Items Support: A user can choose to specify folders that will not be downloaded by default by an update operation
CVS and VSS importer improvements
Performance and stability improvements in the Linux server which takes advantage of 64 bit support improving memory allocation and higher server load
Eclipse: Filter to select an object on the view
LDAP authentication Mode: Clients are no longer required to have an active connection with the LDAP server - only the Plastic server requires an active connection to the LDAP server.

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InstallAnywhere 2010 released

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:39:00 GMT

Entering project information with InstallAnywhere.

New version features maintenance mode, product instance management, and installation rollback support.

InstallAnywhere is designed to install any kind of software - desktop, enterprise, or multi-tiered Web services - onto any platform, and to configure those applications for optimal performance. Whether you're creating applications written in Java, C++, PERL, or C#, or deploying EJBs or .NET Web services, all of the installation details are handled automatically. InstallAnywhere simplifies complex installations and provides maximum developer customization, along with extensive user interaction, client/server features and localization for 29 languages.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2010

Maintenance Mode Support
In InstallAnywhere 2010, you can choose to implement Maintenance Mode in an installer, which enables end users to add or remove features to previously installed products as well as repair broken installations. With a Maintenance-Mode-enabled installer, end users can perform the following maintenance activities:
- Add Feature - Install additional features that were bundled with the product but which were not installed during the initial installation.
- Remove Feature - Remove a feature that had already been installed without uninstalling the entire application.
- Repair Installation - Reinstall a broken or corrupted feature.
- Uninstall Product - Uninstall the entire application.
Maintenance Mode gives your end users the flexibility of managing product features as needed. Maintenance Mode is also available for console mode installations.
Product Instance Management
The new Instance Management feature gives you better control over the number of product instances that are permitted to be installed on an end user's machine. You can restrict the number of permitted instances of your product on the target system to a single instance only or to a specfic number of instances.
Build Configuration Support
The new Build Configuration feature enables you to easily create and manage multiple configurations in the same InstallAnywhere project, with each Build Configuration representing how the installer will be built for particular set of platforms, files, build distributions, JVMs, locales, and other settings. Using Build Configurations enables you to use one project to create multiple installers for the same application, each with a slightly different configuration. You can use Tags to bundle different sets of actions, panels, features, and components with Build Configurations.
Installation Rollback Support
If an end user cancels an installation before it has completed, or if a fatal error occurs during the installation, the result can be an incomplete, corrupt application. To avoid this problem, you can now choose to enable installation rollback by selecting the Enable Rollback option on the Project > Advanced subtask. If you select the Enable Rollback option, and the end user cancels an installation or a fatal error occurs, the installer will automatically revert what has been altered or added to the system.
Uninstall Phase Exposure
InstallAnywhere automatically creates an Uninstaller for each project. The Uninstaller, much like the Installer, is a collection of panels, consoles, and actions. The standard Uninstaller uninstalls the application by executing each action?s uninstallation procedure. However, in some situations, you may want additional flexibility and have more control over how the uninstallation is performed. Therefore, you may want to use the Uninstall task in the Advanced Designer to customize the Uninstaller by adding, removing or changing some of the uninstall actions. For example, you may want to disable the uninstallation of an entire set of resources, rename files, copy and move files, display additional dialog messages, or execute some custom code at uninstall time.

For more information visit:
http://www.flexerasoftware.com/company/newscenter/pressreleases/press-releases_10830.htm

About Flexera Software

Flexera Software (formerly Acresso), the maker of InstallShield, is fully dedicated to powering the business of software for our customers. For over 25 years, the company's solutions have helped software and hardware producers and their customers maximize revenue, cut costs, and eliminate manual processes. It provides solutions that power the business of software. By simplifying the business relationship between software/hardware producers and their customers, Flexera's solutions have a 25-year history of maximizing the value of the software that the world develops and uses.

PureCM patched

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:38:00 GMT

Viewing submitted changesets in PureCM Professional.

PureCM is a lightweight and highly affordable solution for users looking to facilitate configuration management. Transition for developers is seamless thanks to PureCM's enhanced integration into Visual Studio and Eclipse and its cross-platform GUI client. Support for task-based development provides development managers with a transparent project history and the ability to retrieve any project configuration at any time. PureCM Standard is based on a client/server architecture, fully supporting local and remote access to project data. Windows Active Directory support and ACLs from repository to file level assure security while facilitating administration.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2009-2b

Visual Studio Enhanced Client Bug Fixes

Support VS Standard Edition.
Launch the Resolve Tool after unshelving a shelveset.
Stop the GUI Changeset Dialog freezing VS when open.
Fix hanging when trying to checkout a file which is locked but not refreshed.
Fix 'Show Differences' to show the file name.
Refresh streams after creating a stream in the GUI.
Don't show Modal Dialog for PureCM warnings/errors (they appear in the Output View).
Fix transparent Progress Dialog.

Bug Fixes

Able to revert checked out file which has been deleted on disk.
No longer able to move a workspace into another workspace.
Better warning when shelving a file with no changes.
Fix 'pcm unshelve' to integrate the shelveset into the workspace
Fix Linux crashes in Manage Components Dialog.
Fix bug where hoving over file tabs in the GUI opened new tabs.
Use sensible column widths for issue history.
Remember the previous selected issue page.
Handle long lines better in the Diff Window.
Validate issue action 'Time Taken' so it can only contain 1 decimal point.
Better exception handling in 'tdbutil rcheck'.
Fix 'tdbutil rfix' database errors after creating an empty revision.
Only select the relevant files with SCC checkin.
Fix SCC crashes.
Handle symbolic links on Linux and Mac better.
Fix .NET trigger bug where the stream creation event wasn't always refreshed.

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PureCM 2009-2 released

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:01:00 GMT

Importing a repository and viewing source code changes and reports.

Now available in Standard and Professional editions, featuring enhanced Visual Studio 2005/2008 plug-in.

PureCM Professional supports task-based development along the development workflow from issue creation to source control, build automation and release management. The cross-platform solution is performance optimised for local and distributed development, including caching servers for remote teams. PureCM Professional offers enhanced IDE integration with Visual Studio and Eclipse, making it easy to use for developers. Additional features include support for parallel development and automated change inheritance, policy-based administration via ACLs, and multiple repositories scalable to multi-terabyte size.

PureCM is now available in two editions:

Updates in 2009-2

New Standard and Professional Editions of PureCM
Enhanced Visual Studio 2005/2008 Plug-In, allowing advanced tasks such as organising changesets, accessing the annotated file history or shelving/unshelving changes
Windows Explorer Plug-In for day-to-day version control tasks such as checkout/checkin and get history
Ability to merge multiple changesets at once directly on the server
Ability to rollback a changeset directly on the server without a workspace
Significantly improve submit performance for servers running on a LAN with RAID disks
'Workspace Fix' to recreate the workspace database
Ability to launch the Resolve Tool for non-conflicting file edits when merging
Show modified files as changed in a writable workspace
Show deleted folders and files when browsing a stream
Use Filter Wizards when checking out a folder, the same as Check Consistency
Numerous keyboard shortcut improvements
Numerous bug fixes

For more information visit:
http://www.purecm.com/view_html_file.php?type=news&download_id=32

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InstallAnywhere 2009 SP2 released

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Defining project information in InstallAnywhere.

Service Pack adds support for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.

InstallAnywhere enables developers to build highly customized deployment solutions. Its intuitive design brings intelligence to the process of deploying software onto any client or server platform. It automatically handles all of the installation details, creates smaller installers that run faster than many other solutions, minimizes time-to-deployment and increases productivity.

InstallAnywhere is available in the following editions:

Updates in SP2

Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Support for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Support for the latest versions of MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL
New customization options for tighter control of installer panels
Better tracking of features your end users select during installation
Over 100 customer-requested improvements

About Flexera Software

Flexera Software (previously known as Acresso Software or Macrovision), the makers of InstallShield, is fully dedicated to powering the business of software for our customers. For over 25 years, Flexera's solutions have helped software and hardware producers and their customers maximize revenue, cut costs, and eliminate manual processes. Flexera Software provides solutions that power the business of software. By simplifying the business relationship between software/hardware producers and their customers, Flexera solutions have a 25-year history of maximizing the value of the software that the world develops and uses.

Microsoft Acquires Teamprise

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:32:00 GMT

Microsoft Acquires Teamprise Assets, adds cross-platform support to Visual Studio.

Microsoft today announced that it will purchase the Teamprise-related assets of SourceGear LLC, which enable developers using the Eclipse IDE or operating on multiple operating systems, including Unix, Linux and Mac OS X, to build applications with Microsoft Visual Studio Team Foundation Server. Functionality from the Teamprise Client Suite will be integrated into the Visual Studio product line beginning with Visual Studio 2010.

For more information visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/nov09/11-09teamprisepr.mspx

About Teamprise

Teamprise is a division of SourceGear focused on creating new products and solutions for enterprise companies standardizing on Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation Server. Founded in 1997, SourceGear LLC is a leading provider of solutions for software developers using Microsoft tools and platforms. SourceGear's popular product SourceOffSite provides a remote access solution for Microsoft Visual SourceSafe and is used by over 70,000 developers worldwide. In October 2002, SourceGear was named by Inc magazine as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in America.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.