Simplicity for Java is a Java IDE written completely in Java. Simplicity runs
on any Java-enabled platform including Windows 95/98/NT, Linux, OS/2, Solaris,
AIX, HP-UX, and More.
On December 7, 1998, midnight EST, the regular price of Simplicity for Java will
be increased from $89 to $149. This is your last chance to purchase
Simplicity at this special price. (All current 1.0 customers are entitled to a
free upgrade to 1.1.)
The latest beta, beta 3a, adds several new features. There are new tutorials
covering Swing, working with JavaBeans, and using databases with JDBC. The Java
source editor has been further enhanced with the addition of
printing support in full color. There are several fixes to improve support on the
Macintosh using the new MRJ 2.1 beta 3.
Here is a short list of the major new highlights in Simplicity for Java 1.1.
** Swing Support - Each of the Swing components has been added to
the Object Palette. Custom property pages have been designed to
accompany each of these parts. In addition, custom data model editors have
been provided for several of the components.
** JavaBeans Support - The composer now generates custom property
pages for any beans which are imported into the IDE. The JavaBean
import dialog has also been improved to let users select beans from a tree
diagram of their classpath.
** Java Source Editor - The editor has been enhanced in many
ways.
1. Unlimited Undo/Redo
2. Search and Replace
3. Sourcerer's Apprentice - Type Ctrl-A after the name of
any variable to see a list of all methods and fields.
4. Printing in full color
** Compiler error message handling - When compiling .java source
files in the IDE, any error messages sent to the Java console can be
double clicked to jump to that line in the source file.
** Right-click any component to see a menu containing the
reverse-order component hierarchy, from that component to the
underlying Window.
** Ctrl-click the Sourcerer button to insert generated code at
the cursor, rather than append to the bottom of the code area.
** Multiple Image Directories - The image choice fields are being
replaced with a button which launches a dialog from which images can be
chosen. Any IDE groups containing image extensions (*.gif, *.jpg,
etc...) will be added to this dialog. Images can also be cropped and
scaled here.
** Absolute Layout - A new layout has been added to the palette
which allows absolute positioning and sizing of parts. Parts can also
overlap each other. Coordinates can optionally be scaled in response
to resizing.
** New GridBagLayout editor - The property page for the GridBag
Layout has been completely revised to show you the constraints for all
parts simultaneously. Constraint editing is much easier and
faster.
** New Tutorials covering Swing, JavaBeans, and database support
using JDBC.
You can download and evaluate the 1.1 beta version of Simplicity
for Java. If you are interested in purchasing Simplicity, you can save $60 by
purchasing on or before December 7, 1998. The current price of $89 includes
a free upgrade to version 1.1. After December 7, 1998, the price will be $149.
