SoftWire

Adds graphical programming to Visual Basic 6.0. Graphical programming replaces text BASIC with icons and wires to create programs. SoftWIRE is a powerful graphical programming system composed of three COM technologies: an add-in, an ActiveX designer, and over 130 SoftWIRE-enabled ActiveX controls. The graphical program is drawn on the diagram much like a flow chart. The add-in monitors the diagram and places SoftWIRE-enabled ActiveX controls on the VB Form. The flow of data and events is set through associations of events, properties, and methods. The entire program resides on the VB form and is composed entirely of ActiveX controls. SoftWIRE is a dual-mode system, allowing graphical programs and VB code to be freely intermixed in a project. SoftWIRE enables non-programmers to create complete VB programs and provides experienced VB programmers with over 130 powerful ActiveX tools. Version 2.1 features the ability to set global user preferences that are preserved from session to session. This version also improves the knob, slider, meter, and graph control property pages; as well as the block- and wire-selection highlighting. Note: When you download SoftWIRE, you receive all ActiveX controls, regardless of purchase. This demo has a 60-day trial period. The full version is $495