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ComponentOne Doc-To-Help adds Mobile Help

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:09 GMT

Doc-To-Help's start page showing common tasks and recent projects.

Create HTML 5-based output designed for display on mobile devices.

ComponentOne Doc-To-Help lets you create and publish content for desktop, Web, mobile devices, SharePoint and print. Write (or import) content in Microsoft Word, HTML or the Doc-To-Help editor and then publish professional quality outputs. Choose from NetHelp (Web-based Help), Mobile Help, HTML Help, PDF, DOC, WinHelp, JavaHelp, Eclipse Help, Help 2.0 and Microsoft Help Viewer 1.x.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012 v1

Mobile Help - Just select and build HTML 5-based output and your content will be formatted for mobile use. This output works on all major mobile browsers, smart phones and tablets
Right-to-Left Output - Automatically publish NetHelp in right-to-left (RTL) format
Eclipse Help - Produce Help in the Eclipse format by choosing Eclipse Help and clicking "Build"
Microsoft Office 365 Support - Use Office 365 versions of Word and SharePoint to create documentation
NetHelp Files Customization - The JavaScript that controls the behavior of NetHelp is contained in an easy-to-access file
Automatic Index Navigation for NetHelp 2.0 - The index tab is automatically displayed or hidden depending on whether or not you have an index
Section 508 Compliance for NetHelp 2.0 - NetHelp 2.0 is now Section 508 compliant. Keyboard shortcuts and screen reader compatibility have been added.
Topic XHTML Wizard - Specify boilerplate content or code to insert in every topic

About ComponentOne

ComponentOne provides a wide range of Microsoft Visual Studio components, IDE platform development tools and applications. This includes ComponentOne Studio Enterprise, which represents a broad and complete set of tools and solutions for Microsoft Windows, Web and Mobile application developers. ComponentOne has received numerous industry and user accolades including awards from SDTimes, The Code Project, TechWeb, Software Development Magazine, Visual Studio Magazine, Society for Technical Communication and SQL Server Magazine. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ComponentOne is a privately held company with offices throughout the world.

MONyog updated

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:54:57 GMT

View connection history with MONyog.

MONyog helps MySQL DBAs manage and tune MySQL servers and fix problems with their database applications. It pro-actively monitors enterprise database environments and provides advice on how to tighten security, optimize performance and reduce downtime. It is designed to provide a single, consolidated view of health, security, performance and availability of MySQL servers.

Updates in 4.81

Fixed problem where Custom SQL Objects (CSO) with a large result set could fail to display content in Monitors/Advisors page
Specifying the "Key Column" field has now been made mandatory while adding a new CSO. If not specified the CSO will not save
Several small UI fixes

About Webyog

Webyog creates innovative data management tools for thousands of customers across 100+ countries, ranging from enterprises and small businesses to home users. The company provides data management tools for managing popular open-source databases. It consistently receives top ratings and recommendations by respected third-party media and product reviewers. More than 2 million users worldwide have selected Webyog to help them smartly manage, monitor and optimize their databases.

BB FlashBack French and Italian Editions released

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:50:07 GMT

Screen capture using BB FlashBack Pro French Edition.

Screen recorder software now available in localized versions.

BB FlashBack is an easy to use screen recording and movie authoring application for creating compact but high quality footage for tutorials, demos and presentations. Text effects, sound and commentary are fully supported by BB FlashBack and movies can be exported to Flash, QuickTime (H264), WMV, AVI, EXE and PowerPoint. The following editions are available:

Features

Create engaging movies by adding text, sound and images to your screen recording.
Upload to YouTube, Blip.tv, Viddler and Revver.
Export to AVI, Flash, QuickTime (H264), MPEG4 (compatible with iPod/Pad/Phone), WMV, EXE and PowerPoint.
Decide how your screen recording will be presented. Full control over sound and video quality and filesize.
Full playback controls in Flash and EXE exports.
Editing features (Pro Edition only).

About Blueberry Consultants

Blueberry Consultants is an innovative software publishing company based in the United Kingdom. Their goal is to design software that makes advanced technology easy to use and create tools that really improve the way you work.

Help & Manual 6 supports Webhelp 2.0

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:49:25 GMT

The Help & Manual page editor and project explorer.

Publish all standard Windows help formats including HTML Help, Webhelp and Visual Studio Help.

Help & Manual is an advanced multi-format help authoring tool that provides all the formatting and editing features of a modern word processor. You can output your projects to all standard Windows help formats (HTML Help, Winhelp and MS Help / Visual Studio Help), browser-based Help, PDF and Word RTF. All output formats are generated from the same project, you only have to edit your help and documentation once.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 6

All new Webhelp 2.0 - Help & Manual now creates HTML5 Webhelp output which fully supports jQuery and uses animations for non-static content such as table of contents, toggle text, etc.
New publishing formats and publishing tasks - Help & Manual lets you create batch jobs that combine several different outputs and/or different output formats. The publishing batch jobs are saved with the project.
Improved editor and new spell checker - Help & Manual has tabbed editing, so you can open multiple topics at once and easily switch between them. It remembers which topics were open and re-opens them the next time you open the project. Images, toggle images and videos allow text flow around them (this works in PDF as well).
Publish directly to the Apple iPad - Help & Manual can publish directly to the Apple iPad. This is not a quirky "webhelp mobile" for smartphones, it's a genuine standards-compliant e-book for offline reading on your iPad.

About EC Software

EC Software was originally founded in 1993 and has since evolved from a small one-man shop, for point-of-sale software, to a documentation tools specialist. With the first release of Help & Manual in 1997, EC Software changed its business focus on documentation software and developer tools. Today, EC Software's Help & Manual is one of the best selling and most popular help authoring tools worldwide. EC Software is located in Austria, near Salzburg.

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.

SvCom updated

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:49:01 GMT

Run a service using SvCom.

SvCom is an integrated package of classes and tools for the development of service applications and NT Security framework systems. It works under all flavors of Windows.

Updates in 7.7

64-bit support
Delphi XE2 support
Logon sensor behavior fixed when a 32bit exe runs under an x64 Operating System
Service application correctly registers even when a subset drive is used

About ALDYN Software

ALDYN Software is an Embarcadero Technology Partner based in Russia. Focusing on Delphi components since 1999 their SvCom product is an integrated package of classes and tools for the development of service applications and NT Security framework systems.

Altova DataBaseSpy 2012 released

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:38:10 GMT

Connecting to a Microsoft Access database with DatabaseSpy.

Adds new JDBC database driver support and search in project window.

Altova DatabaseSpy is a multi-database query, design, and compare tool. Altova DatabaseSpy is ideal for database administrators, database developers, and other database oriented IT professionals. Altova DatabaseSpy connects to all major databases including Oracle, IBM DB2, Sybase, MySQL and more. Altova DatabaseSpy eases SQL editing and table design for a fraction of the cost of single-database solutions. Altova DatabaseSpy includes features like table browsing, data editing, SQL auto-completion, visual table design, database content comparison, and more, which all save time and ensure accuracy.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

JDBC database driver support - In addition to ODBC and ADO drivers, DatabaseSpy 2012 supports JDBC database drivers for database connections to all supported databases. Database users who already use JDBC drivers are able to get started with multiple database operations even more quickly with DatabaseSpy 2012.
Search in Project window - Search functionality has been added to the Project window in DatabaseSpy 2012. One setting in DatabaseSpy allows users to automatically add new files to DatabaseSpy projects as they are saved. When this setting activated, it can be very easy to add numerous SQL queries to a DatabaseSpy project in a short time. The new search functionality will help users find files in large, complex DatabaseSpy projects more easily.

About Altova

Altova accelerates development and integration projects with software, services, and solutions that enhance productivity and maximize results. As an innovative, customer-focused company and the creator of leading software development tools - including XMLSpy®, the preeminent product in its class - Altova is the choice of over 1.5 million clients worldwide and virtually every Fortune 500 company. With customers ranging from vast development teams in the world's largest organizations to progressive one-person shops, Altova's line of software applications and custom-tailored professional and educational services fulfills a broad spectrum of business needs. Altova is an active member of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and is committed to delivering standards-based platform-independent development solutions that are powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use. Altova was founded in 1992 and has headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts and Vienna, Austria.

Altova MapForce 2012 released

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:40:45 GMT

Manipulating a customer database with Altova MapForce.

Adds streaming reading for large files, parse-date and parse-time functions, visual alignment guides and JDBC support.

Altova MapForce is a graphical data mapping, data conversion, and data integration tool. It maps between any combination of XML, database, flat file, EDI, Excel, XBRL, and/or Web service, then transforms data instantly or auto-generates royalty-free code for the execution of recurrent conversions. Altova MapForce includes the following languages for code generation: XSLT 1.0, XSLT 2.0, XQuery, Java, C#, and C++. Altova MapForce integrates with Visual Studio and Eclipse to let you access MapForce benefits inside these leading IDEs. Altova MapForce also allows you to easily integrate disparate data sources or create Web services using graphical, drag-and-drop functionality.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

Streaming reading for large files - MapForce 2012 includes new streaming reading functionality for large XML, CSV, and FLF (fixed length format) files and databases. This enhanced read feature is equivalent to the direct file output feature introduced in v2011r2. Now the MapForce built-in execution engine can read arbitrarily long input sources and create correspondingly large output streams. Users no longer have to split extremely large XML, CSV, or FLF input files into chunks for processing, and MapForce can even theoretically read an entire relational database in one pass and generate an XML or other output file in a single pass. This is an important feature for extremely large ETL (Extract/Transform/Load) applications. MapForce already has included streaming output capabilities in recent releases and the streaming input capabilities allow MapForce to perform the most demanding ETL tasks.
New parse-date and parse-time functions - Users must produce a tremendous variety of representations of date and time in data transformation projects. Sometimes an input data stream includes a value that represents only the date or only the time. These two new functions make it easier to process these formats than the existing parse-dateTime function.
Visual alignment guides - Complex data mappings with many components and functions can appear very cluttered on the screen. MapForce 2012 introduces new horizontal and vertical alignment guides to help users organize a mapping as they drag elements into place.
JDBC database driver support - Now, in addition to ODBC and ADO drivers, MapForce 2012 supports JDBC database drivers for database connectivity. When the user clicks the Insert Database toolbar icon or menu selection, the database connection dialog now includes a selection for JDBC drivers.
New Java API - The same features of the new Java API described above in the XMLSpy section are available in MapForce 2012, allowing Java developers to directly manipulate MapForce functionality via the Java API. New API examples for all programming languages demonstrate API functionality much more extensively than previous versions.
Search in Project window - Also as described above in the XMLSpy section, search functionality has been added to the Project window in MapForce 2012. This means users can find files contained in large, complex MapForce projects more easily.

About Altova

Altova SchemaAgent 2012 updated

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:37:25 GMT

Configuring a design with SchemaAgent.

Altova SchemaAgent is a tool for analyzing and managing XML Schema, XML instance, XSLT, and WSDL file relationships across a project or an enterprise. With Altova SchemaAgent you can visualize and easily manage file associations via its graphical design view. Altova SchemaAgent lets you create new import, include, and redefine relations using drag-and-drop functionality and save and print visual representations for communication with stakeholders.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

Allow user to specify that schemas added to a design are referenced with relative URLs in the SAD file
Reloading path containing ampersand cause loss of connection to SchemaAgent server
Schema Agent crashes upon 'correct referenced paths'
Dragging a schema into schema agent from the explorer crashes Schema Agent
When renaming a schema in schema agent the schemLocation changes from relative to absolute path
Renaming schema results in 0D0A being changed to 0D

About Altova

Altova SemanticWorks 2012 updated

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:36:12 GMT

Semantic Web instance document saved as RDF.

Altova SemanticWorks is a visual RDF/OWL editor. With Altova SemanticWorks you can visually design Semantic Web instance documents, vocabularies, and ontologies then output them in either RDF/XML or N-triples formats. Altova SemanticWorks streamlines the job with tabs for classes, properties, instances, etc., context-sensitive entry helpers, and automatic format checking.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

The following bug fixes are included with the 2012 release:

Arabic characters not accepted as class names by SemanticWorks
Classes in taxonomy are declared invalid
Enable import of RDF schema in OWL Full
Semantic check fails to note incorrect object property as described in tutorial
URIref prefixes toggles on/off spontaneously when editing file in TextView
Syntax and semantic check in SemanticWorks incorrectly report error on missing type in instance (OWL DL)
Semanticworks crashes when hitting 'del' in the instances detail view while the drop down menu to change a datatype is open
Export function does not check for validuty
Failed verification of equivalence class extension
rdf:XMLLiteral is not offered as datatype for a value in RDF/ OWL view. Only schema datatypes are shown.
owl:TransitiveProperty only permitted with OWL Full

About Altova

Altova StyleVision 2012 released

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:38:57 GMT

Designing a form in StyleVision's design view.

Composite styles can now be applied to RTF, Word, and PDF as well as HTML and Authentic electronic forms.

Altova StyleVision is a drag-and-drop, visual stylesheet designer for transforming XML, XBRL, and database data into eye-catching HTML, RTF , PDF, OOXML/Word, and Authentic electronic form output. Altova StyleVision is standards-based and supports XSLT, XSL:FO, CSS, JavaScript, and all major databases. Altova StyleVision is optimized for single source publishing and even integrates with Visual Studio and Eclipse. Altova StyleVision includes templates for industry standard XML vocabularies and an HTML importer for converting HTML pages into XML.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

Composite Styles - You now have even more control over how output content is formatted with support for composite styles in StyleVision. In Version 2012 you can use XPath to build a composite that controls multiple style features of a single attribute. In addition, composite styles can now be applied to RTF, Word, and PDF as well as HTML and Authentic electronic forms.
Assigning dynamic class values to RTF, Word, and PDF output - In the past StyleVision users have been able to use XPath to assign class dynamically in HTML and Authentic - now this functionality has been extended to RTF, Word, and PDF as well.
Choose CSS file via XPath - StyleVision offers a great deal of flexibility around output formatting by supporting multiple CSS files in a single design. Now you can exert even more control through the use of XPath to select individual CSS files for output to HTML and Authentic electronic forms based on end user input or other parameters. The XPath is evaluated at the beginning of output processing so that you can easily change the appearance of the entire document - a single CSS or all CSS files associated with the design can be selected.
Support for HTML5 and CSS3 - StyleVision 2012 now supports HTML5 and CSS3 styles. HTML output mode is selected via the same dialog box used to select Internet Explorer compatibility. CSS3 styles (e.g., background-size, font-stretch) can be added in the Styles or Properties entry helper window or called from an external CSS.
JDBC database driver support - StyleVision now supports JDBC drivers to make it even easier for Java developers as well as others to connect to databases. The Database Connection Wizard makes it easy to configure the JDBC connection - simply enter the connection string and select a valid JDBC driver from the dropdown to enable a connection.
Java API - In response to multiple user requests, Altova is pleased to announce the introduction of a completely revamped native Java API. With the introduction of this new native Java API, you can write code that accesses methods and properties in StyleVision from Java applications. Java developers can now more easily automate StyleVision functionality in Java projects - without having to adapt the COM API. This provides even more flexibility for users working with Java.
New samples for API use - StyleVision now includes several code samples in JScript, C#, and Java that demonstrate how to utilize the Java or COM API to automate StyleVision from different development environments.
Search in Project Window - StyleVision's robust design capabilities mean that users are developing ever more sophisticated projects with multiple folders and sub-folders. Altova has now made it easier to find files in large projects by enabling users to search in the project window- flexible search options make locating files even faster. Simply highlight the title bar in the project window and press Ctrl-F to invoke the Search dialog box.

About Altova

Altova UModel 2012 released

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:39:59 GMT

An example process diagram generated with Altova UModel.

New JDBC database driver support, visual alignment guides and Java API.

Altova UModel is an easy-to-use UML modeling tool. Visually design application models and generate Java, C# or VB.NET code and project documentation. Altova UModel Professional Edition also lets you reverse engineer existing programs into UML 2.1 diagrams then fine tune your designs and complete the round trip by regenerating code. UModel makes visual software design practical for any project.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

JDBC database driver support - In addition to ODBC and ADO drivers, UModel 2012 supports JDBC database drivers for database modeling. Users who acquire UModel as part of the Altova MissionKit can be assured of consistent functionality across products.
Visual alignment guides - UModel 2012 includes the same new horizontal and vertical alignment guides described in the MapForce section above. These guides permit users to quickly align elements in any UML, SysML, BPMN, or database diagram by dragging them in the drawing pane as an alternative to the Layout toolbar.
New Java API - The same features of the new Java API described above in the XMLSpy section are available in UModel 2012, allowing Java developers to directly access the Java API. New UModel 2012 API examples demonstrate API functionality much more extensively for all programming languages.

About Altova

Altova MissionKit 2012 released

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:27:19 GMT

Manipulate databases using MapForce, part of Altova MissionKit.

Adds support for HTML5 and CSS3 editing, JDBC database connectivity, native Java APIs and Model Driven Architecture.

Altova MissionKit is an ideal product suite for the XML developer who needs sophisticated XML development, data integration, and XSLT stylesheet design capabilities. MissionKit provides standards-compliant support for all XML related technologies, from XSLT 1.0/2.0, to XML Schema, to XQuery and beyond. MissionKit for XML Developers includes: XMLSpy - an industry leading XML editor, MapForce - an any-to-any graphical data mapping, conversion, and integration tool with support for XML, databases, flat files and StyleVision - a graphical stylesheet designer for XML and databases. MissionKit for Software Architects adds UModel - UML tool for software modeling and application development, DatabaseSpy - a multi-database tool and SQL editor, DiffDog - an XML-aware diff merge tool for file, folder, directory and database differencing, SchemaAgent - a graphical XML schema, XSLT and WSDL file management and modeling tool and SemanticWorks - a semantic web tool, visual RDF and OWL editor.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

Altova XMLSpy 2012:

HTML5 support
CSS3 support
JDBC database driver support
Java API
New samples for API use
Find in Project

Altova MapForce 2012:

Streaming read for large XML, CSV, and FLF files and databases
New functions parse-date and parse-time
Visual alignment guides on mapping screen
JDBC database driver support
New Java API
Search in project window

Altova StyleVision 2012:

Composite styles
Dynamic class assignment for HTML, Word, RTF, PDF, and Authentic
Dynamic CSS selection via XPath
HTML5 and CSS3 support
JDBC Support
Java API
New samples for API use
Search in project window

Altova UModel 2012:

Model Driven Architecture
Java database driver support
Visual alignment guides
New Java API

Altova DatabaseSpy 2012:

JDBC database driver support
Search in project window

Altova DiffDog 2012:

Compare files and folders on FTP and HTTP servers
JDBC database driver support

About Altova

Altova XMLSpy 2012 released

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:25:00 GMT

An organization chart shown in XML code view and schema view.

Adds support for HTML 5 and CSS3, plus JDBC database driver support and a new Java API.

Altova XMLSpy is an XML editor and XML development environment for modeling, editing, transforming, and debugging all XML-based technologies. The XMLSpy XML editor delivers the power you need to create the most advanced XML and Web applications, yet at the same time Altova XMLSpy is flexible enough to allow you to work with any XML technology in a way that best suits the complexity of the document and your preferences. Altova XMLSpy offers a leading XML editor and graphical XML Schema editor, code generation in Java, C#, or C++, file converters, debuggers, profilers, database integration, support for XSLT, XPath, XQuery, WSDL, SOAP, XBRL, and Open XML (OOXML), plus Visual Studio and Eclipse plug-ins, and more. Develop higher-quality, standards-compliant XML based applications more quickly than ever before with the Altova XMLSpy.

The following editions are available:

Updates in 2012

HTML5 support
HTML5 is the latest version of the language for presenting information on Web pages. Version 5 includes numerous improvements that are driving its rapid adoption, including the addition of new elements that make it easier to present multimedia content such as video, audio, dynamic images, and so on, in a standardized way (i.e., without requiring separate software). This helps improve interoperability of Web pages - and Web-based apps - while increasing their sophistication. At the same time, it makes creating rich content for multiple browsers and platforms much simpler for the developer.

XMLSpy has long supported HTML4 and XHTML editing, and even includes an intelligent CSS editor. Now, with Version 2012, XMLSpy introduces intelligent support for editing HTML5 code (and CSS3 stylesheets).

It's easy to write code in the XMLSpy HTML5 editor, which provides context sensitive editing help in both static entry helper windows and drop-down menus that offer allowed element and attribute choices as you type. Code completion also helps speed editing and ensure closed elements.

CSS3 support
The XMLSpy CSS editor now supports CSS3 in addition to CSS2.1. Syntax coloring, context-sensitive entry helper windows and drop-down menus, screen tips, and more assist developers with writing CSS code to style their HTML pages. Similar to working in the HTML editor, you can opt to view your CSS code and resulting HTML page side-by-side as you edit.

JDBC database driver support
As with other database-enabled MissionKit tools, XMLSpy 2012 supports JDBC drivers in addition to existing ODBC and ADO options. JDBC connections are easily configured in the Database Connection Wizard.

Java API
In addition to the existing COM API, XMLSpy 2011 includes a new, native Java API, giving Java developers an easy way to automate XMLSpy and integrate its functionality in their applications. This adds more flexible options for developers to efficiently access XMLSpy functionality from their preferred platform.

New samples for API use
As with other MissionKit tools that include a COM API and the new Java API, XMLSpy 2012 ships with code samples in JScript, C#, and Java to demonstrate how to utilize an API to automate XMLSpy from different development environments.

Find in Project
The power of the Find in Files and Find in Schemas functionality in XMLSpy has now been extended to XMLSpy Projects: simply enter the name of files(s) you need to find, and XMLSpy will locate them instantly. This makes working with even the most complex projects that much easier and efficient.

About Altova

SQL Pretty Printer adds SQL Denali support

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:49:13 GMT

Before and after views of SQL code in SQL Pretty Printer.

Version 3.2.8 also improves formatting speeds.

SQL Pretty Printer is a simple but powerful SQL formatter tool that will help you beautify your SQL code. Using hotkey functionality, SQL Pretty Printer can reformat SQL statements for a wide variety of database tools such as Microsoft Query Analyzer, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), TOAD and PL/SQL Developer, development environments such as Visual Studio 2003/2005/2008 and Eclipse, and popular editors such as UltraEditor and EditPlus. In addition to beautifying SQL code, SQL Pretty Printer can translate SQL code into C#, Java, PHP, DELPHI and other program languages.

Updates in 3.2.8

Add-in for SSMS supports Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 11 (SQL Denali)
Add-in for VS supports Microsoft visual studio 2010
Introduce 15 new format options
At least 2 times faster when formatting big SQL scripts
Minor bug fixes

About Gudu Software

Gudu Software is a privately held software company focusing on providing database tools. Founded in 2002, Gudu Software has developed 5 products. With more than 800 customers in over 30 countries worldwide, Gudu Software continue to provide useful tools for SQL developers at a reasonable price, and focus investments on product development and customer support.

SvCom patched to 7.6

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:47:08 GMT

Running a service using SvCom.

Updates in 7.6

An essential bug was found in SvCom 7.5 that caused service failure on install/uninstall. It has been fixed.

About ALDYN Software

SvCom updated to 7.5

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:03:21 GMT

Running a service using SvCom.

SvCom is an integrated package of classes and tools for development of service applications and use of NT Security framework. It works under all flavors of Windows. Use SvCom to deploy NT Service applications under Windows 9x/ME and NT/2000/XP/2003/Vista. SvCom includes several applications that are useful for service development such as Service Indicator, an application that sits in tray and shows the state of one selected service and allows control of it and Service Controller which is a command line service control tool for Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and Windows 95/98/ME.

Updates in 7.5

Delphi XE support
Improved "build all" support: mk_view.ini and mk_setting.ini are auto-filled

About ALDYN Software

Total Access Startup 2010 released

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:47:00 GMT

Administrator screen in Total Access Startup.

Start the right version of Microsoft Access and your database every time, now supports Microsoft Access 2010.

Total Access Startup lets you ensure your users always use the correct version of Access, and automatically update the local copy of your database when you release a new version. Centrally manage your Access applications for everyone on your network. If your users are running your application for the first time, Total Access Startup installs the database for them. If there are other files required, you can also launch a batch file or setup program. When you update your database, your users local copy is automatically updated the next time they launch it. You can also launch a batch file or setup program if additional files need to be installed (different from what you run for the initial installation). If the user doesn't have the right version of Access installed on their machine, Total Access Startup displays a customized message showing the error along with your contact information. This gracefully handles the problem and prevents the user from inadvertently converting the database because the wrong version of Access is started.

Updates in 2010

Microsoft Access 2010 Support - builds on previous version with additional features to support Microsoft Access 2010
Support for Microsoft Office Access 2010 32 and 64 bit Versions - Adds support for launching your MS Access databases using Microsoft Access 2010 while specifying whether to use the 32-bit version, 64-bit version, or either. Because of the significant differences between the 32 and 64 bit versions, your application may only run one or the other. With Total Access Startup 2010 you can make sure your users never launch it with the wrong version.
Supports all Multiple Access Database Formats - Support remains for all Access database formats including: Microsoft Access 2007-2010 ACCDB, Microsoft Access MDB formats and Access Data Projects (ADPs)
Support Multiple Access Versions - Total Access Startup 2010 lets you specify a preferred Access version and older versions. You can specify Microsoft Access 2010 down to Access 2000. If the user has Access 2010 installed, it is launched. If not, it tries to find Access 2007, then Access 2003, etc. If it can't find that, your message for a missing Access version is displayed. This lets you support those with the latest version of Access immediately and those who haven't migrated. Of course, your database must support all the versions you specify. Conversely, you can specify an older Access version and any later versions and it will work in reverse.
Support New Operating Systems - Total Access Startup 2010 supports Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit versions), along with older Windows versions including XP, Vista, 2000, 98, 95, etc. Total Access Startup 2010 supports all operating systems that work with Microsoft Access.

About FMS

Founded in 1986, FMS is a privately held software firm located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. FMS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and was recently recognized as an SD Times 100. The world's leading developer of products for Microsoft Access developers, and a top vendor of products for the SQL Server, Visual Studio .NET and Visual Basic communities. FMS customers comprise of small to large organizations including 90 of the Fortune 100 and every US federal government department.

ComponentOne Doc-To-Help 2011 V2 released

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:27:17 GMT

Doc-To-Help's start page showing common tasks and recent projects.

Now you can publish Help to SharePoint or a SharePoint Wiki, plus new NetHelp 2.0 and improved multi-language support.

Whether you are converting from RoboHelp or creating new projects, ComponentOne Doc-To-Help empowers you to create HTML or Microsoft Word content and convert it to virtually every popular Help file format or printed documentation. Doc-To-Help Enterprise can produce help files in popular formats including HTML Help, Cross-Platform HTML-based Help, JavaHelp, WinHelp, Visual Studio .NET-style Help, and printed documentation. Since Doc-To-Help Enterprise uses a simple style markup to create Help systems, you have the freedom to use any editor. Doc-To-Help Enterprise supports Windows 7, Vista and the 2010 Microsoft Office System including seamless integration with Word 2010. Doc-To-Help Enterprise offers integration with SharePoint which allows you to upload your content to a SharePoint library and take advantage of SharePoint's management and workflow features. It also includes exclusive features such as one-click RoboHelp project conversions. Doc-To-Help includes updates and upgrades for 1 year and if you purchase with Platinum Support you also get 1 year of unlimited phone support.

The following editions are available:

ComponentOne Doc-To-Help is also available as part of ComponentOne Studio Enterprise Doc Edition.

Updates in 2011 v2

NetHelp 2.0 - Redesigned Web-based output, NetHelp. It is more lightweight, SEO friendly, easier to customize, and looks great. It is jQuery-based, so you can do virtually anything with it
Industry first: Publish Help to SharePoint or a SharePoint Wiki - Automatically publish NetHelp to Microsoft SharePoint or create a SharePoint Wiki. The first uploads your NetHelp system to a SharePoint library. You can then link to it or show it in a Web Part. The second creates an editable SharePoint wiki while keeping your links, related topics, and TOC intact
Improved Image Maps - ComponentOne have included a brand new image map editor in both the built-in editor and Microsoft Word. It is simple to make your images interactive
Improved Multi-Language Support - Doc-To-Help will handle virtually any combination of languages you need to use. ComponentOne have added three powerful features in this version.

When using the build-in editor, you can set a default spell checking language for each file
Doc-To-Help will read the styles on your template no matter what language you are using
Choose from the language for your NetHelp theme

More User Experience Improvements
Every release contains a number of features and enhancements Doc-To-Help users are asking for. Other improvements you will find in this release include:

Easier upgrade process: It is easier to preserve your custom themes and templates when upgrading your Doc-To-Help version
Improved project storage: Keep your project files anywhere on your network. Doc-To-Help will build with no problems
Build from Microsoft Team Foundation Server: It is easier to perform automatic builds when you store your Doc-To-Help project in Team Foundation Server

About ComponentOne

ComponentOne has provided a wide range of Microsoft Visual Studio components, IDE platform development tools and applications for over 22 years. This includes ComponentOne Studio Enterprise, which represents a broad and complete set of tools and solutions for Microsoft Windows, Web and Mobile application developers. ComponentOne has continued leadership in the Microsoft Visual Studio component industry and is a premier partner of Microsoft. It also offers ComponentOne SharePoint Web Parts, custom Web Parts that enable you to deliver rich, compelling SharePoint sites without writing a line of code; ComponentOne Doc-To-Help, a long-recognized product for technical communicators who write and develop Help systems; and ComponentOne DemoWorks, a screen recording tool to produce WMV, Flash, GIF, AVI, EXE and Java files.

ComponentOne has received numerous industry and user accolades including awards from SDTimes, The Code Project, TechWeb, Software Development Magazine, Visual Studio Magazine, Society for Technical Communication and SQL Server Magazine.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, ComponentOne is a privately held company with offices throughout the world.

Help & Manual improves Robohelp import

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:24:00 GMT

The Help and Manual page editor and project explorer.

Version 5.6 also exports high Unicode characters, with standard fonts, as glyphs in PDF files.

Help and Manual is an advanced multi format help authoring tool that provides all the formatting and editing features of a modern word processor. You can output your projects to all standard Windows help formats (HTML Help, Winhelp and MS Help 2.0 / Visual Studio Help), browser-based Help, PDF and Word RTF. All output formats supported by Help & Manual are generated from the same project, you only have to edit your help and documentation once. Help & Manual Professional (XML Edition) Edition includes advanced features like Unicode Support or export/import help projects in XML format. Help & Manual is fully compatible with Windows Vista and Windows 7 (both 32 and 64 bits).

The following editions are available:

Updates in 5.6

Improved Robohelp import: some file and topic links in Robohelp were not correctly resolved, keyword index was not read from particular older RH projects.
PDF export: high Unicode characters with standard fonts (e.g. Arial) are exported as glyphs to avoid display problems on non-Unicode systems.
Paragraph dialog: when pressing Enter in numeric entry fields, the last value entered was not applied.

About EC Software

EC Software was originally founded in 1993 and went a long way from the initial small one-man shop for point-of-sale software to the documentation tools specialist that it is today. With the first release of Help and Manual in 1997 the company changed its business focus to documentation software and developer tools. Today, Help and Manual is one of the best selling and most popular help authoring tools world-wide.

AutoPlay Media Studio patched

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:41:11 GMT

Building interactive presentations in AutoPlay Media Studio.

AutoPlay Media Studio is a development tool that will allow you to easily integrate your existing audio, video, images, text, Flash, Web sites, and scripts by simply dragging and dropping the media files directly into your project. AutoPlay Media Studio has a friendly, easy to use interface, which doesn't require any programming knowledge to use. Windows 7 compatible.

Updates in V8.0.6.0

Fix: Fixed a bug where setting the enabled or disabled state of a ListBox in checklist box mode, using Lua, would not work.
Fix: Fixed a bug where double-clicking on an item in a Tree object on a dialog, where that Tree object's On Double-Click event closes the dialog, would cause a crash.
Fix: Fixed a bug where events from the Video object would be lost after exiting fullscreen mode on Windows Vista.
Fix: Fixed a bug where code signing preferences weren't being used for new projects.
Fix: Fixed a bug where ListBox objects in Checklist box mode would display incorrect text if the Vertical scrollbar was turned off.

About Indigo Rose

Indigo Rose located in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District, has been developing innovative software development tools for a worldwide client base since 1991. They are a leading provider of software development tools used to facilitate Windows based software installation, patching, updating and deployment. The products AutoPlay Media Studio, Setup Factory and Visual Patch are recognized leaders in the software development tools industry. They are the recipients of numerous awards, including the Java Developer's Journal World Class Award, Internet Eye Editor's Choice, Simply the BestGold Award and the Indezine Magazine 5 Star rating. Additionally, all of their products contain extensive multilingual localization features, a fact recognized and applauded by their global developer base.

SourceAnywhere for VSS V6.2 released

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:34:00 GMT

Adding files with SourceAnywhere for VSS.

Adds improved performance and enhancements such as the ability to track the computer name in the check out path.

SourceAnywhere for VSS is a VSS remote/Internet access (SourceSafe remote/Internet access) tool. It enables you to use Visual SourceSafe easily over the Internet. With SourceAnywhere for VSS, you can perform most SourceSafe operations from any remote location using standard TCP/IP access. SourceAnywhere for VSS consists of a Server and a Client. They can communicate over any standard TCP/IP connection, including a PPP connection over a modem, an ISDN line, or an Ethernet connection on the same LAN as the Server.

Updates in V6.2

Improved the performance to refresh the file/project list
Improved the performance to Get file/project, especially when it is recursive
Improved the performance of 'Check In' by reducing the frequency of status query
Improved the performance of 'Undo Check Out'
Improved the performance of 'Add Files'
Improved the performance of 'Status Search'. It now only searches among checked out files.
Improved the simultaneous capacity. More users and VSS databases can be handled by Version 6.2 simultaneously.
Able to track the 'computer name' in 'check out path' with Visual SourceSafe 2005 API.
Support project switching in different databases in IDE.
Support drag & drop operation to share file/project in Windows GUI client.
Display 'Modification Time' in the File List Columns instead of 'Check In Time'.
COM SDK fully compatible with DEP.
More detailed error/warning messages of Server Manager to help users troubleshoot problems.

About Dynamsoft Corporation

Dynamsoft Corporation is a software publisher whose emphasis is to provide software solutions that are well thought-out, carefully implemented, heavily tested and well documented. Dynamsoft strives to make the life of software developers more enjoyable. Its purpose is to help software development companies meet challenges in today's competitive world. It pays extensive attention to details to ensure that you can focus on what's important - your business.

Total Visual Code Tools supports MS Office 2010

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:05:00 GMT

Procedure Builder included with Total Visual Code Tools.

Version 2010 also improves code cleanup, code delivery and handler tags.

Total Visual Code Tools is a collection of professional code-centric tools and utilities to help ensure standards, reduce coding time, and eliminate errors. Ideal for cleaning up code in inherited projects: automatically add error handling, standardize formatting, apply variable naming conventions, etc. Integrated into the VB IDE, Total Visual Code Tools allows your entire development team to share and enforce a consistent set of coding standards.

Updates in 2010

Supports Microsoft Office 2010, 32 bit Version - Total Visual CodeTools 2010 supports the 32 bit version of Microsoft Office 2010. It also supports Office 2000 through 2007, Visual Basic 6, and Windows 7 and earlier operating systems.
VBA Code Parsing Supports Access/Office 2010 - The VBA code parser that underlies the Code Cleanup, Code Delivery, and Unused Variable Analysis supports the new code and syntax in Office 2010 including the use of conditional compilers (e.g. #IF.. #ELSE.. #ENDIF) that is common for developers supporting both 32 and 64 bit environments. For situations where the same variable is defined more than once based on the conditional compiler directives, the first definition is used (for Code Cleanup and Delivery).
Code Cleanup and Code Delivery Allow Immediate Overwrite - After Total Visual CodeTools performs the analysis to cleanup or deliver your code, it prompts you to review the results before applying the changes. There is a new feature to let you bypass this step if no serious errors were encountered. This eliminates this step so the entire process is completed without intervention. It is especially useful if you've successfully performed this task on a project before.
Code Cleanup Error Enabler and Handler Tags are Customizable - Total Visual CodeTools offers a feature to let you specify comment tags before and after each procedure's error enabler and error handler so you can easily replace them if you decide to change your error management code.
Copy Control Builder Supports Multiple Target Controls - You can now select multiple target controls and automatically generate the code you want to copy to all of them at one time.
Long Text/SQL Builder Converts Tabs and Spaces - The Long Text/SQL Builder lets you retrieve the SQL string from the query of a database you specify. It also offers new options to simplify the conversion of SQL queries and text blocks to VB6/VBA code. Tabs can be automatically replaced by spaces, and extra spaces can be eliminated.
Message Box Builder - The Message Box Builder has a new user interface that supports Windows 7. The system modal option is removed because a message box is always modal, and options for right justification and right-to-left read are added.
Select Case Builder Supports Text Blocks and Numeric Ranges - The Select Case Builder now makes it easy to specify multiple case and variable assignment values. Simply paste a block of text with the values you want and the code is generated. You can also generate a numerical range of case values by specifying the start, end, and step values.
Total Visual CodeTools Menu Location Options - By default, the Total Visual CodeTools menu appears on the main menu bar. Under Standards, you can change this so it resides under the Add-Ins or Tools menu instead.
Tools Available During Debugging - Certain tools such as Clear Immediate Window and help are available when you are debugging your code. Previously, all the tools were disabled.
Default Send To is Remembered - The setting for the default Send To option is no longer under Standards. Total Visual CodeTools automatically saves the last option you select for the next time you open a builder.
Screens are Resizable - The forms for the builders and standards screen are now resizable to maximize their display on your screens.
Redesigned Storage of Standards - Rather than a text file, the standards are now stored in an Access database. This eliminates some of the challenges supporting international languages and double byte characters. If you install Total Visual CodeTools 2010 on a machine which had Total Visual CodeTools 2007, the previous settings are automatically imported. Otherwise, use the [Import Legacy CTS File] button from the Standards options under Manage Settings.

About FMS

FMS Founded in 1986, FMS is a privately held software firm located in Tysons Corner, Virginia. FMS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and was recently recognized as an SD Times 100. The world's leading developer of products for Microsoft Access developers, and a top vendor of products for the SQL Server, Visual Studio .NET and Visual Basic communities. FMS customers comprise of small to large organizations including 90 of the Fortune 100 and every US federal government department.

Setup Factory 9.0.3.0 released

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:43:00 GMT

Screenshot from Setup Factory.

Includes two new session variables and new debug functionality.

Setup Factory offers developers a solution for creating flexible installation systems without needing to learn a proprietary scripting language. Setup Factory provides the customization and advanced control features that developers require, all from within the Setup Factory Visual Design Environment. You can even deploy your applications for Web servers. Setup Factory contains a scripting engine based upon the Lua programming language. Lua offers all the usual programming logic such as loops, functions, and arrays, plus much more. The handy action wizard makes it easy, even for someone with zero programming knowledge, to simply click to add actions. The script editor makes it easy for advanced users to edit code directly.

Updates in v9.0.3.0

Added 2 new session variables, %LaunchUserName% and %LaunchUserDomain%
Added a new Debug.SendToFile action to let the developer store debug information in a text file, instead of being forced to write the information to the debug window
Fixed a bug where Edit Field controls using the Input mask Input Style were not using their session variable to properly initialize themselves
Added a warning to stop developers from entering invalid characters in the setup filename of the build settings
Fixed import issue, Setup Factory will now attempt to import project files larger than 10Mb instead of simply failing
Fixed a bug where the Turkish language xml files were saved with the incorrect character encoding
Made it so that new Setup Factory projects will not create uninstall shortcuts in the Start menu by default. This is in response to guideline changes made by Microsoft

About Indigo Rose

Indigo Rose located in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District, has been developing innovative software development tools for a worldwide client base since 1991. They are a leading provider of software development tools used to facilitate Windows based software installation, patching, updating and deployment. Their products AutoPlay Media Studio, Setup Factory and Visual Patch are recognized leaders in the software development tools industry. They are the recipients of numerous awards, including the Java Developer's Journal World Class Award, Internet Eye Editor's Choice, Simply the BestGold Award and the Indezine Magazine 5 Star rating. Additionally, all of their products contain extensive multilingual localization features, a fact recognized and applauded by their global developer base.

MSI Factory V2.1.1020.0 released

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:44:08 GMT

Screenshot from MSI Factory.

Updated the WiX distribution to version 3.5.2519.0.

MSI Factory makes the task of creating professional installers faster, easier and hassle-free. MSI Factory includes advanced installer capabilities plus the next generation power of WiX, an intelligent development environment, a revolutionary fully scriptable .EXE bootstrap wrapper. MSI Factory is easy to use, you aren't forced to deal with the complexity of MSI database tables, sequences and components, simply drop in the application files, customize a few dialog boxes using the visual dialog editor and then click build. MSI Factory creates a single installer that works on any version of Windows from 95 to Windows 7.

Updates in V2.1.1020.0

Updated the WiX distribution to version 3.5.2519.0
Added 4 new items to the System.GetOSVersionInfo Luascript action - "Server2003R2", "XPMediaCenterEdition", "StarterEdition", "TabletPCEdition"
Added the Local Application Data folder "SHF_APPLICATIONDATA_LOCAL" to the Shell.GetFolder Luascript action
Due to a change in WiX, MSI Factory now requires .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or later at design-time to build. As a result checks during the build process were added to provide this information instead of a cryptic WiX error
Fixed a bug in the MSI.GetFileVersion action where improper results were being returned
Fixed a bug where file icons would not be shown in the file list in specific situations
Fixed a bug where the Folder.DeleteTree callback function was not being called
Made it so that the deferred LuaSCript action accepts a delimited string as the CustomActionData value allowing developers to pass extra data to their deferred actions
Fixed a bug where codepages were not being allowed to be larger then 9999
Fixed a bug where the SummaryCodepage attribute was not being set properly

About Indigo Rose

Indigo Rose located in Winnipeg's historic Exchange District, has been developing innovative software development tools for a worldwide client base since 1991. They are a leading provider of software development tools used to facilitate Windows based software installation, patching, updating and deployment. Their products AutoPlay Media Studio, Setup Factory and Visual Patch are recognized leaders in the software development tools industry. They are the recipients of numerous awards, including the Java Developer's Journal World Class Award, Internet Eye Editor's Choice, Simply the BestGold Award and the Indezine Magazine 5 Star rating. Additionally, all of their products contain extensive multilingual localization features, a fact recognized and applauded by their global developer base.