I-Logix Unveils Rhapsody 6.0 with New Graphical Engine-Powered High Usability Features for Embedded Systems Engineers and Software Developers.ANDOVER, Mass. -- I-Logix Innovative capabilities for requirements management The administration and control of the information needs of users. In order to achieve business objectives within an organization via information systems, user requirements must be defined in a consistent manner, prioritized and monitored. , C Language specific development, safety critical applications and Design for Testability cover the entire development process to set a new bar for UML (Unified Modeling Language) An object-oriented analysis and design language from the Object Management Group (OMG). Many design methodologies for describing object-oriented systems were developed in the late 1980s. based Model-Driven Development Solutions for Embedded Systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. Embedded systems and software solutions provider I-Logix announced today the release of Rhapsody (1) A subscription-based online music service from RealNetworks that gives users unlimited access to a vast library of major and independent label music. Within a single interface, Rhapsody provides access to streaming music, Internet radio and extensive music information and (R) 6.0, the industry's most comprehensive UML(TM) 2.0 Model-Driven Development(TM) (MDD MDD Major depressive disorder, see there ) product. Rhapsody 6.0 utilizes a new graphical engine to dramatically improve user workflow, extending its design capacity with advanced formatting, ergonomics, and drawing capabilities. A complete upgrade to the diagram editors provides an effortless workflow environment that goes beyond the Unified Modeling Language See UML. (language) Unified Modeling Language - (UML) A non-proprietary, third generation modelling language. The Unified Modeling Language is an open method used to specify, visualise, construct and document the artifacts of an object-oriented software-intensive system (TM) (UML) to allow the capture of any type of diagram relevant to the developer's domain. Further simplifying the developers' task are additional graphical features such as bitmaps, rich text, and hyperlinking, as well as enhanced formatting, presentation and printing functions. Building on a compelling out-of-the-box experience, Rhapsody 6.0 provides a unique development environment where systems as well as software engineers can work in a way natural to their preferred methodology and even languages. Rhapsody 6.0 also features The Rhapsody Gateway, an innovative requirements management component designed to provide seamless bi-directional interface with 3rd party requirements management tools including Requisite Pro(R), DOORS(R), Word(R), and Excel(R). The Gateway is a complete traceability solution that allows users to link the Rhapsody Model-Driven Development (MDD) environment with the original requirements, view and analyze coverage of those requirements, and examine the upstream and downstream impact of requirements changes in real time at any level. Targeting the C developer, Rhapsody 6.0 delivers the benefits of Model-Driven Development; allowing them to work comfortably in either a Structured and/or Object-Oriented environment. Using Rhapsody, the structured C programmer gains productivity enhancements by working with graphical files, functions and data in an environment that allows execution and debugging to be performed at the design level. In addition, legacy and external C code can be imported in its original form for greater reuse of Intellectual Property (IP), and if desired, migrated to UML. Full roundtrip capabilities for Rhapsody in C users allow maximum flexibility to work directly with C code. Rhapsody 6.0 provides a unique development environment that is natural and easy to use for the C developer. Focusing on Mission Critical Certification, Rhapsody 6.0 provides the user greater control with a scalable and certifiable cer·ti·fi·a·ble adj. 1. That can or must be certified. Used of infectious, industrial, and other diseases that are required by law to be reported to health authorities. 2. framework for C++. The framework is model-based, originating directly from the Rhapsody model, providing component structure and functionality. The user benefits from a framework that is customizable and certifiable for mission critical standards such as DO-178B, as well as fully scalable for applications with smaller footprints. Enhancing the Design for Testability (DFT DFT - discrete Fourier transform ) capability, users can now automatically generate test vectors that offer the highest Modified Condition / Decision Coverage (MC/DC MC/DC Modified Condition / Decision Coverage (software testing) ) code coverage possible for a particular design. With Rhapsody Automatic Test Generator (ATG ATG antithymocyte globulin. lymphocyte immune globulin (antithymocyte globulin equine, ATG, ATG equine, LIG) Atgam Pharmacologic class: Immunoglobulin Therapeutic class: Immunosuppressant ), another add-on product available with Rhapsody 6.0, I-Logix extends Model-Driven Development to include Model Driven Testing, eliminating the need to manually develop test cases and streamlining the verification and validation Verification and Validation (V&V) is the process of checking that a product, service, or system meets specifications and that it fulfills its intended purpose. These are critical components of a quality management system such as ISO 9000. cycle. The automatically generated test cases can then be used for Unit Testing (testing) unit testing - The type of testing where a developer (usually the one who wrote the code) proves that a code module (the "unit") meets its requirements. , Integration Testing (testing) integration testing - A type of testing in which software and/or hardware components are combined and tested to confirm that they interact according to their requirements. Integration testing can continue progressively until the entire system has been integrated. and Regression Testing In software development, testing a program that has been modified in order to ensure that additional bugs have not been introduced. When a program is enhanced, testing is often done only on the new features. . They can be exported as UML Sequence Diagrams to Rhapsody TestConductor, providing the user with a white box view of the test case execution. Test cases can also be exported as complete test benches to 3rd party software manufacturers such as LDRA's TBrunR and IPL's Cantata cantata (kəntä`tə) [Ital.,=sung], composite musical form similar to a short unacted opera or brief oratorio, developed in Italy in the baroque period. ++R, providing a seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. for black box as well as target based testing. The resulting testing process not only significantly reduces the cost of quality by removing the need to manually define test cases, but also uncovers, very early on, logical errors and dead code that normally go undetected until very late, reducing management frustration and quality cost even further. Rhapsody 6.0 includes renovations to the graphical editor featuring an all-new look and feel with advanced formatting options including custom color UML 2.0 profile "skins", ensuring conformity across designs. All UML diagrams within Rhapsody now have advanced white boarding capabilities, so that domain specific information outside of UML can be captured and maintained within the Rhapsody design environment. High-resolution bitmaps may now be added anywhere in the design to replace UML elements for a more realistic and comprehensible systems design. "Over the last few years market has accepted the value of UML based Model driven development. The main barrier to wider adoption of these solutions now is the complexity and usability of the tools. With Rhapsody 6.0 we set out to provide the best product in terms of usability and flexibility of different design approaches and skill levels," said Neeraj Chandra, I-Logix Senior Vice President of Marketing and Corporate Development. "I am confident that users will find Rhapsody's out-of-box experience The term Out of Box Experience usually refers to computer hardware or software. It describes the experience a user has when installing and/or performing initial configuration on a piece of hardware or software. a significant improvement over all other tools currently on the market, making Rhapsody the tool of choice for embedded system Any electronic system that uses a CPU chip, but that is not a general-purpose workstation, desktop or laptop computer. Such systems generally use microprocessors, or they may use custom-designed chips or both. and software development." Rhapsody 6.0 supports Japanese menus, dialogs, and user messages, as well as dynamically loadable language resources making it the only tool truly accessible to a worldwide audience. Now with rules-based reverse engineering for Ada, Rhapsody users can define exactly how to bring in their IP for Model-Driven Development. These highly usable features ensure that the developer is working in a natural, streamlined and comfortable environment, increasing overall productivity and quality. Rhapsody 6.0 also offers instantaneous support for the Department of Defense Architecture Framework The Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) defines a standard way to organize an enterprise architecture (EA) or systems architecture into complementary and consistent views. All major U.S. (DoDAF). Rhapsody DoDAF Pack, offered as an add-on to 6.0, provides an advanced modeling environment to support the design, construction, and analysis of DoDAF-compliant architectures - ensuring consistency through allowing users to validate the architecture by executing the model, automatically generate many of the required products and reports, and achieve full traceability in its requirements driven environment. Rhapsody DoDAF Pack uses an industry standard notation Standard notation refers to a general agreement in the way things are written or denoted. The term is generally used in technical and scientific areas of study like mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology, but can also be seen in areas like business, economics and music. , allowing users to define and construct DoDAF-compliant architectures in a single environment, drastically improving communication between the DoD, contractor, and the supplier for the industry's only comprehensive DoDAF solution. About Rhapsody I-Logix Rhapsody is an award-winning, UML-compliant, systems design, application development, and collaboration platform. Rhapsody is used by design and development teams to deliver real-time embedded applications in C, C++, Java, and Ada. Rhapsody uniquely combines a graphical UML programming paradigm with advanced systems design and analysis capabilities and seamlessly links with the target implementation language, resulting in a complete model-driven development environment, from requirements capture through analysis, design, implementation, and test. About I-Logix Founded in 1987, I-Logix is the worldwide leading provider of Collaborative Model-Driven Development (MDD) solutions for systems design through software development focused on real-time embedded applications. These solutions allow engineers, operating in either small or very large teams, to graphically model the requirements, behavior, and functionality of embedded systems. The design is iteratively analyzed, validated, and tested throughout the development process while automatically generated production quality code can be output in a variety of languages. I-Logix facilitates team collaboration through unique project and task management capabilities integrated into its UML based MDD solutions, enabling design review and inter-team participation from concept-to-code, regardless of where team members are located. I-Logix is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts and has sales and support centers throughout North America, Europe and the Far East. For more information, visit I-Logix at www.ilogix.com Products mentioned in this release: Rhapsody 6.0 Rhapsody ATG Rhapsody Gateway Rhapsody in C Rhapsody DoDAF Pack |
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