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SOFTWARE: Code F/X Design Studio
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Matt Smith)
Tue Aug 4 17:27:50 1998
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Date: 04 Aug 1998 16:05:00 -0400
From: msmith@codefx.com (Matt Smith)
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Code F/X Inc. Announces Code F/X Design Studio Release 6
Toronto, ON -- July 15, 1998 -- Code F/X Inc., introduces Code F/X Design
Studio Release 6, the latest version of the groundbreaking visual
development tool. Code F/X Design Studio uses completely visual development
technology designed specifically for developers using rapid application
development environments such as Microsoft Visual C++ and IBM VisualAge C++.
This development tool uses a point-and-click interface that makes it
possible to design and modify GUI programs for Microsoft Windows95,
Windows98, Windows NT, Windows 3.1 and Java applications without writing a
single line of code. Through an add-on feature, Code F/X Design Studio can
be used for cross platform and re-engineering projects that involve OS/2. A
single application design can be used to create and maintain Win32, OS/2 and
even Java versions of an application.
New Features in Code F/X Design Studio Release 6
- Ported from OS/2 to Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows98.
- Complete support for Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 and Microsoft
Windows98 including new internet controls.
- Multiple include files supported.
- IBM Open32 class library support.
- Microsoft Foundation Classes support.
- Java support.
- Code generation of just window and dialog procedures; no main( ) or
WinMain( ) files created.
- Support menu within web based support features
- Creation of Microsoft Developer Studio projects.
- Electronic distribution of software and documentation.
- Microsoft Win16 and Win32 specific version available as well as cross
platform version supporting OS/2.
- Extended dialog type support for Win32.
- Manual now provided electronically in Microsoft Word 97 format.
- Direct creation of Java classes which support controls.
Support for all Win32 Controls
Code F/X Design Studio supports all controls and resources current to the
Microsoft Win32 environment. These include the newer Internet controls such
as the rebar, month-calendar, date and time picker, pager and Internet
address.
Code F/X Design Studio also provides a facility that allows a user to create
custom controls and use them within the design environment.
Support for Microsoft Developer Studio
Creating a new design including source code files within the Microsoft
Developer Studio environment is simplified due to the support contained
within Code F/X Design Studio to create the initial project files. The
default options to build the project are correctly set whether the source is
C or MFC.
Editable Source Code Rules
Code F/X Design Studio provides a unique facility that allows the end user
to define or edit the source that the tool will use to create the final
source files. Unlike the Wizards found within the Microsoft Developer Studio
with "canned" source, the source coding rules can be tailored to suit the
requirements of the end user.
One Step Java Classes for Controls
Creating Java classes that support controls is extremely fast and easy. The
necessary Java classes for defining and loading the controls within a Java
Frame window are created directly when saving the design information. This
means time is saved by being able to bypass the Microsoft Java Resource
Wizard.
User Customization
The end user can define the defaults each control is to have through
customization facilities built into Code F/X Design Studio. This makes the
development process faster and more enjoyable since controls are created
with the correct styles, text and sizing. Other customization features allow
the end user to define how labels for controls are created.
From the World of Editors
Even though Code F/X Design Studio is a GUI development tool, facilities
have been provided within the tool similar to those found within word
processing programs such as formatting options, search and replace. These
allow end users to easily change controls from one type to another, or to
search for text or symbols within a control or menu.
Re-engineering
Code F/X Design Studio is useful in aiding re-engineering projects where
existing resources need to be updated to more current standards. This is due
to the full import facilities that Code F/X Design Studio has for both
Windows and OS/2 resources.
Pricing and Availability
A fully functional 30-day evaluation copy of Code F/X Design Studio can be
downloaded from http://www.codefx.com/codefxdsdemo.html. The product is now
available for purchase direct from Code F/X at CA$179 ($US120).
About Code F/X Inc.
Code F/X Inc. is a developer and provider of innovative software development
tools for use on Microsoft Windows NT and Microsoft Windows98 platforms.
Founded in 1991, the privately held company has licensed versions of
Prominare Designer, the predecessor of Code F/X Design Studio, to IBM for
use in their OS/2 SDK and VisualAge C++ for OS/2 and VisualAge C++ for
Windows products. Code F/X Inc. was formerly known as Prominare Inc. whose
products include Prominare Designer for OS/2, Prominare Validator for OS/2
and Prominare Converter for OS/2.
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Code F/X is a trademark and service mark of Code F/X Inc. Design Studio is
a trademark of Code F/X Inc. Microsoft is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. All
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