Originally_From: hockware{at}char.vnet.net

Submitted by:   Barry Senowitz (hockware{at}char.vnet.net)
Source:         HockWare
Date received:  1994 September 20
Date posted:    1994 September 20
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NEWS RELEASE

Contact:        Deborah Coffin  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                        (919) 380-0616

HOCKWARE EXPANDS PRODUCT LINE WITH VISPRO/C AND VISPRO/C++

VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ are full-featured, low-priced visual programming
tools for OS/2 and support IBM's CSet compilers.

        CARY, N.C., September 19, 1994 -- HockWare Incorporated today
announced the availability of VisPro/C and VisPro/C++.  Modeled after
VisPro/REXX, HockWare's pioneering visual REXX programming tool for OS/2
2.x, VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ are easy-to-use, object-oriented drag and drop
programming tools for IBM CSet compilers (CSet, CSet++ and CSet++
FirstStep) and User Interface Class Library.

        VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ allow application developers to quickly
develop OS/2 graphical user interface (GUI) programs.  Both products have
extensive drag and drop programming capabilities; support an abundance of
user interface programming objects; are fully Workplace Shell
integrated;provide a built-in visual DB2/2 database designer; generate
high-quality,non-proprietary code; provide a custom object builder that is
based on the IBM System Object Model (SOM); and provide many other features
that allow programmers to develop 32-bit, multi-threaded, client/server
applications.

        "IBM is pleased to see HockWare continuing to develop
programming tools that exploit the best that OS/2 has to offer," said
David L. Harrington, director of software development programs, IBM
Personal Software Products.  "VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ take advantage
of the OS/2 Workplace Shell to provide a powerful yet easy-to-use
application development environment.  The drag and drop mechanism and the
use of the SOM model allow 32-bit, multi-threaded applications to be
developed at reduced costs."

        "We have created a new class of front-end development tools
for IBM CSet compilers and the User Interface Class Library.  VisPro/C and
VisPro/C++ follow in the path forged by VisPro/REXX in that they give OS/2
programmers maximum functionality at a optimum price," said David
Hock, president of HockWare.  "The release of these products continue
our mission which is to take the best advantage of OS/2 and other IBM
technologies to which  thousands of companies have dedicated their
development resources."

Overview of key VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ functionality

Workplace Shell-enabled drag and drop programming that automatically
        generates code statements.  Allows programmers to perform extensive
        drag-and-drop maneuvers.

Comprehensive set of CUA '91 objects supported from simple buttons to
        the robust notebook object as well as additional objects not
        available in similar tools: 3-D business graphics, formatted
        entry field, spreadsheet, clock and calendar.

Multiple development views provide programmers with a flexible development
        environment.  Views include the Layout, List, Event Tree and
        Settings.

Integrated environment for the compiler provides three features to speed
        development: the Build Options Editor allows programmers to visually
        set compiler and linker options; the Build Monitor enables
        programmers to monitor the progress of compilation, linking and
        resource compilation; and the Resource Editor allows
        programmers to easily define icons, bitmaps and strings.

Quality code generation provides well-structured code that is easy for
        programmers to read and maintain.  The non-proprietary, royalty-free
        C or C++ code can be used outside of the VisPro development
        environment.  Code regeneration is supported for changes made to the
        events and code sections outside of the VisPro environment.

Visual database designer allows programmers to quickly create DB2/2 database
        applications or reverse-engineer their existing DB2/2 databases using
        the entity/relationship (E/R) diagramming tool. The E/R diagramming
        tool allows programmers to drag and drop tables and relationship
        links into a layout view to generate complete database applications
        with embedded Structured Query Language (SQL).

Compatibility across all VisPro products.  For example, programmers who
        build an application in VisPro/REXX can import the user interface
        resources to VisPro/C or VisPro/C++ and vice versa.

Extensible environment with VisPro/Objects, which is a SOM-based interface
        that allows programmers to create custom objects.

VisPro/C++ provides a graphical class browser that allows programmers to
        easily view the IBM User Interface Class Library and to drag methods
        from the library and drop them directly into a VisPro/C++ program.

Special Introductory Pricing
        Suggested retail pricing for VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ is $399 each.
        HockWare is offering a special price of $199 each until November 30,
        1994.  All HockWare products are available directly from HockWare or
        from software resellers worldwide.


        In April of 1993, HockWare introduced VisPro/REXX--the first OS/2
        visual REXX programming tool. VisPro/REXX fully exploits OS/2 2.x,
        the Workplace Shell, CUA '91 objects, SOM and the REXX language.
        There are two-commercially available products developed with
        VisPro/REXX: WatchIt by Client Server Networking, a LAN performance
        analysis and management tool for IBM LAN Server; and CS-Edit/2 by
        Multitask Consulting, a system configuration editor.  The products
        exemplify the robustness and stability of VisPro/REXX. HockWare has
        headquarters in Cary, North Carolina (USA).

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HockWare, VisPro/REXX, VisPro/C and VisPro/C++ are trademarks of HockWare
Incorporated.  IBM, OS/2 and Workplace Shell are registered trademarks and
DB2/2 and CSet++ are trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
All other company, product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered
trademarks of their respective holders and are mentioned for reference
purposes
only.

HockWare, Inc.

315 N. Academy Street
Suite 100     Cary, NC  27513

(919) 380-0616     Fax (919) 380-0757

Internet:  hockware{at}vnet.net
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