Release Notes For SoftBench 6.97

Release Notes For SoftBench 6.97
What Is in This Version
Chapter 14
What Is in This Version
SoftBench 6.x is a visual development environment for C and C++ professionals who develop
software for HP-UX.
• Benefits — The SoftBench 6.x environment offers a number of ways to develop software
more effectively:
— Natural Interaction with the Development Environment: Version 6.x
introduces a different use model to SoftBench users - the Project model. Developers
can now organize their work in a way that naturally reflects the underlying structure
of their applications.
— Increased Productivity through “Complete” Tool Integration: SoftBench
provides complete integration, both in terms of breadth and depth, to improve
productivity. Building upon the Project Model, version 6.x provides tools for each step
of the software development lifecycle - editing, building, debugging, analysis, and
management. All tools are integrated by way of SoftBench’s sophisticated messaging
framework.
— Shorter Learning Curve: The graphical nature of SoftBench makes it easy for new
or experienced developers to create value-added software without being concerned
about the underlying system.
— Extensibility: Using the SoftBench SDK, developers can integrate their development
tools into the SoftBench environment to make them work like other preconfigured
tools.
• Features — SoftBench 6.x offers the following features:
— Project Tool: Project Tool is the focal point of interaction in SoftBench 6.x. Project
Tool replaces the Toolbar and Program Builder in the previous versions of SoftBench.
Using Project Tool, developers organize their source files into logical projects. Other
SoftBench tools operate on projects as self-contained units.
— Extended Support for the HP aC++ Compiler: HP aC++ conforms to the latest
draft specifications from the ANSI C++ committee. SoftBench 6.x supports the HP
aC++ compiler with all the SoftBench tools, including Static Analyzer and
CodeAdvisor.
— CodeAdvisor: CodeAdvisor has been enhanced to scan for over 1500 types of
potential programming errors. CodeAdvisor is bundled with C++ SoftBench 6.x.