Taligent introduces cpConstructor; user interface builder is first tool delivered as part of the CommonPoint developer series.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 21, 1995--Taligent Inc. Tuesday introduced cpConstructor(TM), the first in a series of development tools optimized for creating applications with the CommonPoint(TM) application system, here at Object World Boston. The beta version A pre-shipping release of hardware or software that has gone through alpha test. A beta version of software is supposed to be very close to the final product, but, in practice, it is more a way of getting users to test the software in the first place under real conditions. of cpConstructor will ship this month with the beta release See beta version. of CommonPoint (see "Taligent Achieves Beta Milestone for CommonPoint Application System" release for details). cpConstructor is a graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ) development tool designed to facilitate the rapid creation and prototyping of application user interfaces. The cpConstructor is the first product in the CommonPoint Developer Series, a family of tools being developed by Taligent(R) for the CommonPoint application system. "With cpConstructor, Taligent has delivered a powerful user interface construction tool optimized for developing CommonPoint applications," said Joe Guglielmi, Taligent chairman and chief executive officer. "Our corporate and commercial developers have requested tools that promote rapid application development and simplify ongoing enhancements and maintenance -- cpConstructor is our first installment in a robust series of tools designed to meet the needs of these developers as they build advanced object-oriented applications." cpConstructor Features cpConstructor uses direct manipulation editors and a graphical, drag-and-drop metaphor to speed the layout of application interfaces using pre-defined and custom-built UI objects. In addition, cpConstructor's unique architecture allows developers to work with live objects, guaranteeing consistency between the design and execution phases of application development. This method supports an iterative it·er·a·tive adj. 1. Characterized by or involving repetition, recurrence, reiteration, or repetitiousness. 2. Grammar Frequentative. Noun 1. approach to software development, where feedback can be integrated early into the development cycle, thus preventing costly redesigns. cpConstructor also includes attribute inspectors, UI previewers and action monitors, and a persistent object An object that continues to exist after the program that created it has been unloaded. An object's class and current state must be saved for use in subsequent sessions. In object technology, persistence means storing the object for later use. archive. Attribute inspectors allow a UI object to have a new behavior added to it or its existing behavior modified without requiring source code modifications or rebuilds. Previewers and action monitors allow the UI to be tested while in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of the design cycle, ensuring the immediate integration of subtle UI alternatives that lead to the most effective and intuitive human interaction design. The persistent object archive allows separation of the UI elements from the core application code facilitating real-time modification of the interface components during application execution. "cpConstructor makes designing CommonPoint applications much easier," said William Adams William Adams may be:
cpConstructor also simplifies the creation and deployment of applications for international markets by exploiting CommonPoint's UNICODE implementation, strong international support, and separation of user interface and text objects from source code. Developers can create, store, and run multiple language-specific user interface front-ends for any given application. This approach enables the distribution and real-time execution of a single program supporting multiple languages. CommonPoint Developer Series The CommonPoint Developer Series will later expand to include a variety of object-oriented tools designed to support CommonPoint development needs. Taligent's second tool offering, currently known as the Taligent Development Environment (TalDE), is a modern object-oriented environment optimized for framework-based application development. TalDE(TM) supports C++ development and features incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. compile and link capabilities; automated builds; customizable class and framework browsing; hyperlink navigation; and team programming support. TalDE will be added to the Common Point Developer Series later this year. Taligent is also recruiting third-party developers  It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. to build tools for the CommonPoint application system. Key areas being targeted include O-O O-O Owner Operator (trucking industry; also seen as O/O)O-O Kingside Castle (chess notation) analysis and design support, visual application builders, testing and performance tools and additional language support. For more information on Taligent, its products and object-oriented technology See object technology. , explore Taligent's World Wide Web page located on the Internet at http://www.taligent.com. Taligent Inc. is developing a new application system based on object-oriented technology, which will provide the foundation for a new generation of distributed workgroup and enterprise applications and software components. Established in March 1992, Taligent is an independent software company, owned by Apple Computer Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co. and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp. Taligent, along with its investors, will license, market and support its software products worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Taligent and the Taligent logo are registered trademarks of Taligent Inc. CommonPoint, TalDE and cpConstructor are trademarks of Taligent Inc. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners. CONTACT: Taligent Inc. Renee Risch, 408/777-5093 Cunningham Communication Inc. Diane Samples, 408/764-0766 |
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