T e s t W o r k s
S o f t w a r e I n s t a l l a t i o n L i s t ( S I L )
M o n t h l y U s e r s ' M e m o
05 January 2000
The Software Installation List (SIL) Monthly Users' Memo is emailed to all
current and prospective TestWorks(tm) users at the beginning of each month.
It contains information about current releases of our TestWorks product line,
new product versions that you can download or request, technical improvements
to the product line, announcement of new products and capabilities, and other
matters of concern to TestWorks users.
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Contents:
1. New Windows Product Builds Available
2. CAPBAK/Web Update
3. Password Access for TestWorks Users Area
4. Technical Point Of Contact (Repeat Item)
5. TestWorks Contact Information (Repeat Item)
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1. New Windows Product Builds
New builds of three key TestWorks products were put up on the WebSite over
the Christmas/New Years break:
o TCAT/C-C++ Ver. 2.1 for VC 5.n (30 Dec 99 Build).
TCAT/C-C++ Ver. 2.1 for VC 6.n (30 Dec 99 Build).
The new TCAT/C-C++ features improved performance and reliability,
updates to make the product compatible with the lastest versions of
VC 5.n and 6.n, and repair of a number of minor internal problems.
Users of prior versions of TCAT/C-C++ will find that their existing
license keys will work with the new build.
Download the latest version of TCAT/C-C++ at:
<http://www.soft.com/Products/Download/down.tcatC21.html>
o TCAT/Java Ver. 1.2 for Java Ver. 1.2 (30 Dec 99 Build).
This built of TCAT/Java supports the full Java 1.2 (Java 2) language
including the Swing libraries. This version is fully compatible with
current versions of JDK 1.2.
The worked example supplied with the product has been changed to
SwingSet to illustrate the power of the instrumenter/coverage
analyzer. TCAT/Java measures true branch coverage with very good
runtime efficiency. (The previous example of TicTacToe has been
deleted because as an applet it could not run with the enhanced
security of JDK 1.2.)
Users of prior versions of TCAT/Java will find that their existing
license keys will work with the new build.
Download the latest version of TCAT/Java at:
<http://www.soft.com/Products/Download/down.tcatJ12.html>
o CAPBAK/Web Ver. 1.5, (30 Dec 99 Build).
This build features enhanced performance, a new User Preferences area
that interacts with the registry, and new Cache Management that lets
you better control the content of the cache (this is important for
accurate timings). A feature description of CAPBAK/Web is given
below.
Users of prior versions of CAPBAK/Web will find that their existing
license keys will work with the new build.
Download the latest version of CAPBAK/Web at:
<http://www.soft.com/Products/Download/down.capbakweb.html>
Please contact for additional details.
2. CAPBAK/Web Feature Summary
This is a summary of the features of the latest build of CAPBAK/Web (see
above for download details).
CAPBAK/Web is a fully featured Web Browser based on IE 4.n or 5.n that is
test enabled. CAPBAK/Web test and validation functions include:
> Recording and playback of user sessions in combined true-time and
object mode.
> Convenient Pause/SingleStep/Resume control during playback.
> Fully editable recordings/scripts expressed in "C".
> "Test wizards" that create scripts that exercise all links, push all
buttons, and manipulate all FORM-contents.
> A range of user-interactive runtime validation options, including
document features, selected text, selected image, and all images and
applets.
> Built-in support for recording in a "secure zone".
> Support for "JavaScript" and "VBScript" and Java navigation.
> Views of the keysave file (editable), messages file, errors file and
event-log files (spreadsheet compatible).
> Detailed 1 msec resolution timer for accurate performance
measurement.
> Complete Cache Management functions under user control.
> Extensive User Preferences to provide a variety of recording and
playback effects.
> Multiple playback capability (multiple browsers can play back
simultaneously).
> Batch mode interface.
You can download the latest CAPBAK/Web at:
<http://www.soft.com/Products/Downloads/down.capbakweb.html>
To get a new license key send Email to licenses@soft.com or use the form on
our WebSite at:
<http://www.soft.com/Products/Downloads/send.license.html>
If you already have a current license key it should work with the new
version. If your current key does not work you will have to renew it; send
email to .
In either case you can use the following Evaluation License Key for the
next few days. This key requires you be "live" on the Web to use
CAPBAK/Web.
J:K?OZ?h Eval 01-12-00 CBWEB/IE1.5EVALUATION 9999-B One-Week CAPBAK/Web
Please contact if you have problems with your access
key.
3. Password Access for TestWorks Users Area
Our WebSite now has a TestWorks Users area that has restricted access.
Access to this area is now controlled by password.
The material in this TestWorks Users' area consists of:
o A complete archive of copies of our monthly SIL Memo. If you missed
a prior issue this is the place to find it.
o The archive of miscellaneous technical support questions and answers.
This is a structured collection of previously sent questions and
answers dealing with all kinds of applications issues with TestWorks.
o The TestWorks "Help and Troubleshooting" area. This has prepared
responses to many of the technical questions involved in TestWorks
operation and use.
o Miscellaneous technical material relating to TestWorks operation and
use.
The TestWorks Users restricted area is reached from this URL:
<http://www.soft.com/Users/login.user.html>
As part of the login process you will be asked for the password of the
month (see below), for your CID (Customer ID; see the Subject line of this
Email), and for your current Email address.
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For the month of
January 2000
The TestWorks User Area password is:
why2k
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We will send you the password for next month in the next SIL Emailing (like
this one). To assure uninterrupted access, the TestWorks Users's Area
password for any month will apply through the end of the next month.
Please send Email to in case of any problems.
4. Technical Point Of Contact (TPOC) (REPEAT ITEM)
Our records show _you_ as the person acting as the Technical Point Of
Contact (TPOC) for TestWorks information for your organization. If that's
correct there's nothing to be done; you'll continue to receive this memo by
Email.
The TPOC is the main person in charge of receiving information about all
TestWorks products at your installation. This person might be your
system-admin or the TPOC might best be the test lead. There can be several
TPOC's for a TestWorks installation.
Please Email all changes, corrections, and additions to .
Please include your CID number in your Email.
5. TestWorks Contact Information
Software Research, Inc.
1663 Mission Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94103 USA
Phone: +1 (415) 861-2800
Toll Free: +1 (800) 942-SOFT (USA Only)
FAX: +1 (415) 861-9801
Email: users@soft.com
WWW: <http://www.soft.com>