Manufacturer Tools - Features
Features Version 4
- Fully independent tool, no extension to ETS 3 (workspace) anymore
- Selectable ETS target version, creation of product database entries for ETS3 + ETS4 possible
- Integration of the KNX Manufacturer Tool in already available (or supplied) Visual Studio © 2010 IDE integrated development environment (IDE), usage of all functions known from IDE (window configuration, output window, task list, coupling with software version management system, scripts, etc.)
- Integration of external tools via the menu toolbar
- KNX product parameter dialog preview
- Improved copy functions for the quick creation of new product parts (so-called smart copy & update)
- Product report for product documentation, own report definitions possibly
- Extended definition of product specific test criteria for timely failure recognition during the product development process
- Interface for integration into (automated) development process, completely controllable via command line
- Possibility of complete product translation into several languages within the KNX Manufacturer Tool including external interface (TMX1, XLIFF2) to commercial translation tools
- Optional spell checker when Microsoft © Word installed on same computer
NEW in 4.0.2!
- Usage of newest Visual Studio © 2010 IDE user interface
- Creation of entire product catalogues to publish them to end customers
- In place editing
- Selective project check
- View translated parameters directly in developer window
- Creation of ETS projects with therein embedded uncertified/ unregistered products
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ETS products with so-called Plug Ins are often developed with Visual Studio © in.NET or COM technology. An advantage of the new KNX Manufacturer Tool is the possibility to create, analyze and test the KNX product database entries in the same IDE.
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1 Translation Memory eXchange
2 XML Localization Interchange File Format
