Apr 92 Newsbits
Volume Number: 8
Issue Number: 1
Column Tag: Newsbits
For those of you on a news diet...
Multi-user Inside Out II
Sierra Software Innovations has started shipping its multi-user version of
Inside Out II. Inside Out II is a database engine that handles the storage, retrieval and
manipulation of data in a relational database. It is supplied as a library of linkable
object code with 190 implemented procedures and functions. Inside Out II leaves
developers completely free to design the interface as they choose, yet alleviates them
from having to write the database engine.
The newest version of the database engine has been field tested at speed levels up
to 300% greater than the previous version. In addition, the new version allows
multiple databases within an application, and features sets for high speed query
resolution, high speed sorts and high speed retrieval of groups of records. The software
is System 7.0 friendly and compatible with A/UX.
Inside Out II retails for $795 in the multi-user version. Its single-user version
retails for $595. Registered owners of version 1.3 may upgrade from between
$200-$400. For further information, contact Sierra Software Innovations, Box AV,
923 Tahoe Blvd., Suite 102, Incline Village, NV 89450, Toll free sales:
800/621-0631, Main office: 702/832-0300, Fax: 702/832-7753.
New AppMaker for System 7
Bowers Development Corp. has released the latest version of AppMaker, version
1.5, which helps programmers create System 7.0 applications complete with balloon
help. AppMaker 1.5 supports AppleEvents, stationery, and movable modal dialogs. This
new version features a ‘pane’ resource editor for the THINK Class Library 1.1, a new
manual, and new features such as font, size, style. AppMaker generates code for the new
versions of THINK C 5.0, THINK Pascal 4.0, TCL 1.1, MPW Pascal and C 3.2, MacApp
2.0 and 3.0b3, and Modula-2.
Enhancements to AppMaker include the addition of font, size, style, a Show
Screen Sizes command which shows the standard 9” and 13” screen sizes, Align Items,
and spinning cursors. AppMaker lists for $299 and carries a 60-day money-back
guarantee. The cost of the upgrade is $45.00 plus $4 shipping (in the U.S.). All
registered users who have purchased AppMaker since August 1, 1991 will
automatically receive a free upgrade in the mail. Current U.S. AppMaker owners can
order the upgrade by sending $49.00 to Bowers Development Corp., or by ordering by
phone. For more information contact: Bowers Development, P.O. Box 9, Lincoln
Center, MA 01773, 508/369-8175, Fax: 508/369-8224, AppleLink: D1721.
DataPak’s Bag of Tricks
DataPak Software, Inc. of Vancouver, Washington has released Programmer’s
“Bag of Tricks”. The Programmer’s “Bag of Tricks” is a library consisting of six
sections: List boxes; Modem & Communications; Off-screen Drawing; Scroll bars;
Dialog Support; and an array of other useful routines. Each section and the associated
routes are documented and ready for immediate use. The library is shipped with source
code written in THINK C. Interface files are also provided for MPW and THINK Pascal.
In addition, On-Line Help Construction Kit™ is a new programming library from
DataPak Software that makes integrating on-line “Help” an easy task. On-Line Help
Construction Kit is an object code library and utility program that generates and
supports a hierarchical and user-activated help system in any Macintosh® application.
An on-line help system can be set up with multiple hierarchical levels making an
application easy to use while reducing customer service costs. With the on-line
documentation generator and illustrator you can reduce or eliminate printed materials
and package costs.
The complete Programmer’s “Bag of Tricks” sells for $134.50. The On-Line
Help Construction Kit is available for a license fee of $295. Interested programmers
and developers should contact DataPak Software, 9317 N.E. Highway 99, Suite G,
Vancouver, Washington 98665, 800/327-6703 or 206/573-9155, Fax:
206/573-9269.
UserLand Ships Frontier 1.0!
UserLand Software, Inc. is now shipping Frontier 1.0. Frontier is a development
platform for utilities that automate, customize and simplify the Macintosh operating
system, file system, networks and System-7 compatible applications. Frontier is the
first system-level scripting language for Macintosh. Scripts can be launched from the
Finder desktop, from Frontier’s menu bar, or from compatible applications and can run
as background processes. Frontier includes a built-in fully scriptable outliner and
word processor; outline-based script editor and debugger; interactive symbol tables;
and easy-to-use menu bar editor; a powerful object database that stores information
permanently and facilitates commun-ication between scripts and application.
Frontier 1.0 is priced at $179 for single units and can be purchased directly
from UserLand. Discounts are available for 5- and 10-packs. For more information,
contact: UserLand Software, 490 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306,
800/845-1772, 415/325-5700, Fax: 415/325-9829, AppleLink: USERLAND.DTS.
Addison-Wesley explains ISDN
Addison-Wesley is now shipping ISDN in Perspective. Fred Goldstein
demystifies Integrated Services Digital Networks in this witty and insightful account of
the major changes taking place in telecommunications today. ISDN in Perspective is a
useful resource for technical managers who must acquaint themselves with ISDN
jargon, protocols, and standards. The book illustrates the applications that potential
users are most likely to find valuable and describes the various services that an ISDN
can offer to its subscribers. The author looks at the current technology of ISDN and
takes a glimpse at Broadband ISDN and the future of high-speed net-works. The
$32.25 book is now available.
Zen and the Art of Resource Editing
Peachpit Press has announced its lineup of new and recently released Mac books
including Zen and the Art of Resource Editing. This is the 3rd Edition, compiled by the
highly respected Berkeley Macintosh Users Group. It introduces the reader to what
ResEdit can do and how to use it to tailor the Macintosh to better meet the user’s needs.
This new edition (with diskette) covers ResEdit from a non-programmer’s point of
view but with enough technical information to make sense of the program’s many
capabilities. Included are discussions of resources, dialogs and fonts, as well as ways to
customize the Finder, menus, the keyboard map, icons, and many other aspects of the
Macintosh system. Featuring an abundance of figures and clarifications, this new edition
has been revised, updated, and enlarged to include System 7’s new features. The
$24.95 book is available from Peachpit Press, 2414 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA
94710, 800/283-9444, Fax: 510/548-5991.
AAAI and IAAI Conferences
The Tenth National Conference on Artificial Intelligence will be held on July
12-17 at the San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, California. The Fourth Annual
Conference on Innovative Application of Artificial Intelligence will also be held at this
time in the same location.
Contact American Association for Artificial Intelligence, 445 Burgess Drive,
Menlo Park, CA 94025, 414/328-3123, Fax 415/321-4457, electronic mail
iaai@aaai.org.
XVT-Design Release 1.0
XVT Software Inc. is now shipping XVT-Design Release 1.0. XVT-Design is an
interactive design tool and application generator for any of the XVT supported
platforms. With XVT-Design, you can generate C code for the applica-tion’s user
interface automatically.
Using XVT-Design, you can create GUI resources, such as dialog boxes, controls
and menus, designing their layout in a graphical manner. XVT-Design eliminates the
need for developers to calculate the screen coordinates for each control placed in a
window or dialog box. In addition, the GUI resources that you create for on environment
can be moved to any of six environments. For more information contact: XVT Software
Inc., 4900 Pearl East Circle, Box 18750, Boulder, CO 80308, 303/443-4223, Fax:
303/443-0969.
CMaster helps with THINK C
Jersey Scientific has released a product that is useful if you do your development
in THINK C. CMaster adds menus and icon buttons to your THINK C window that allows
you to easily navigate through your code from function to function. You can also add
markers and keep multiple clipboards around. There is a menu created on the fly of
your functions that will auto-matically scroll your document to it. Also there is a
“SMART-RETURN™” that allows you to edit in one section of your code and
automatically jump back to the section where you were before. For more information,
contact: Jersey Scientific, Inc., 545 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10018,
212/736-0406, Fax: 212/947-4981.
