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From: jackm@agcsun.UUCP (Jack Morrison)
Newsgroups: comp.misc,comp.software-eng
Subject: Re: information about CASE tools
Message-ID: <941@agcsun.UUCP>
Date: 1 Mar 91 19:33:02 GMT
References: <1991Feb27.110735.1389@ktibv.uucp>
Reply-To: jackm@agcsun.UUCP (Jack Morrison)
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Organization: Ampex VSD Golden Engineering, Golden, CO
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In article <1991Feb27.110735.1389@ktibv.uucp> rdb@ktibv.uucp (Rob den Braasem) writes:
>We are trying to get serious, conserning software development and are looking
>around for CASE tools.
>
>We are interested in programs that can make diagrams from the YOURDAN and
>NIAM school; DataFlow, I/A, ERD, TSD, Structure charts, Bachman.
>
>Also something like consistence checks are considered a must.

At the lower end of the CASE spectrum, you might want to consider our
product, ROBOCHART. This is an interactive, mouse-driven diagramming tool 
that supports all these types of diagrams. For dataflow-type diagrams,
rather than tacking on a "consistency check" function, it automatically
maintains consistency between hierarchical levels as you work on the
diagram. ROBOCHART is available for PC DOS and SunView, with OPEN LOOK
and MOTIF version under development.

For those of you still following along, here is the one-page blurb. We'd
be happy to send further information and sample diagrams to anyone
interested.

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ROBOCHART is an interactive graphics program designed to create and 
edit flow diagrams. It is particularly geared toward Yourdon-style 
Data Flow Diagrams, but can generate many other similar diagrams,
such as state transition diagrams, system configurations, flow charts, 
entity-relationship diagrams, organization charts, etc. ROBOCHART is 
NOT a general-purpose drawing tool, but for these types of diagrams 
it's much faster and easier to work with.

ROBOCHART doesn't need complicated commands. You simply manipulate the 
diagram directly on the screen. The program knows you are drawing a
flow diagram, and keeps things perfectly connected and aligned as you
make changes.

Some of the features are:

	* Objects can be drawn, moved, or resized with a single mouse command.
	* Flows between objects can be drawn or moved just as easily.
	* Flows are automatically redrawn when a connected object moves.
	* Flows can be rerouted with intermediate vertices.
	* Labels are entered by simply pointing at an object or flow and 
		typing.
	* Labels are moved automatically when objects or flows move.
	* An optional snap grid simplifies diagram alignment.
	* Hierarchical diagrams are supported for logical zooming between
		levels of detail. Automatic level numbering is
		optional. Object consistency across levels is automatic.
	* Diagrams can be saved to disk and reloaded for editing.
		Multiple diagram pages can be stored in one file.
	* Pick, Cut and Paste functions handle hierarchical diagram sections.
	* Program defaults are user-configurable.

The program provides 18 object shapes, each of which can stretched to any
width and height. Flows can be solid or dashed lines, and each end can be
plain, single or double arrowhead, or crossed.

ROBOCHART runs on PC/XT/AT/PS2 and compatible machines with 275K free RAM.
A Microsoft-compatible mouse is required. Hercules, CGA, EGA, VGA, and 
super VGA displays are supported. Hardcopy output is provided for many 
laser, dot matrix, and PostScript printers, and HPGL plotters. ROBOCHART can
export your diagram in several graphics file formats. Diagrams can be up
to 16 times the graphics screen area.

List price is $96, with quantity discounts available.


ROBOCHART is also available for SUN 3 and SUN 4 systems. It runs under
SunView with SUNOS 4.0 or later, and provides PostScript, EPSF, and
HPGL output formats. A demo version with full manual is available for $25 
(refundable against purchase of licensed version). Full version licensed 
for a single node is $345. Additional licenses (including manual) are
$90 each. Open Look and Motif versions are under development.

For further information or ordering, contact

	Lynn Morrison, Marketing Director
	Digital Insight
	P.O. Box 2095
	Evergreen, CO 80439-2095
	(303) 674-5232

Send E-mail inquiries to Jack Morrison at ...ncar!boulder!agcsun!jackm

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