New local variable window first rate

Now C and C++ programmers can see local variables as they were meant to be seen. Using the new TPF/GI local variable window, programmers can read char arrays in string format, view doubles in fixed point format, view shorts, ints, and longs in decimal format, and access each individual element of an array.

The new local variable window lets all local variables be modified as well as viewed. Struct fields, class fields, and array elements can also be modified.

The local variable window marks a new era in high-level language support by TPF Software, which in 1989 was the first toolmaker in the TPF world to support debugging at the source code level.

The local variable window marks a new era in high-level language support in TPF/GI.

"We’re commited to fully supporting the high-level languages that are the future of TPF application development," said Thiru Thirupuvanam, director of TPF Software. "This is in addition to our commitment to support TPF legacy code."

TPF/GI’s local variable window is in the same league as similar windows in Visual C++ and other mainstream tools.

"For most mainstream tool developers (Microsoft, Computer Associates, etc.), TPF has been like a stepchild," Thiru said. "The community is so small, they figured, ’Why bother?’ But TPF Software is investing in TPF’s future. We’re committed to bringing the latest technology to the TPF marketplace.

"And of course, our data and program isolation are unique, so we think TPF/GI can enhance everyone’s toolbox. It’s just a matter of having all the tools you need."

Take a tour of the new TPF/GI local variable window.