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PPL 2 (Pocket Programming Language version 2) is the next generation of ArianeSoft Inc’s easy to use and powerful development tool for building robust Windows as well as Windows Mobile applications. This release brings the power of PPL fully to mainstream Windows-based desktop software development, while maintaining complete runtime and development capabilities on all Windows-based mobile devices.
PPL 2 represents a massive leap forward for this already popular development environment for all Windows platforms, both PC and mobile. The new, highly visual development interface is extremely powerful and easy to learn, facilitating programming with no coding required.
PPL 2 gives you the ability to develop your applications using fully object oriented code, with less coding than most comparable tools. Features such as the line by line debugger, code profiler, and memory analyzer will help you build robust applications that stand the test of time. PPL’s ability to create device native executables and to collect resources (images, music, data files, etc.) into a single package file makes applications a snap to distribute to the end user.
PPL 2 uses a new object oriented methodology called PCL – which stands for PPL Control Library – in order to provide the end user with easy access to a wide array of standard and custom controls. Developers can easily create new custom controls into component packages for easy distribution. PPL also supports the use of 3rd party DLLs and ActiveX controls, ensuring that the developer will have all the options they need for building the latest and greatest user driven applications.
If you are a business developer, PPL has you covered with its set of objects that encapsulate the embedded database SQLite. Develop data driven applications that allow you to focus on developing the user experience rather than on implementing the underlying technology.
So what about when you want to just relax and do a little coding for leisure’s sake? PPL comes fully loaded with a built in object oriented library for writing 2D games in no time. The core graphics engine allows you to develop games on Windows and Windows Mobile using multiple screen resolutions. Support for jpg, bmp, gif, and png image file types is included. The sprites engine allow you to create amazing games like never before. The sound engine natively supports mp3, ogg, mod and wav file formats but there are also facilities for using FMOD, which is a solid, time tested audio library. Want to add some spice to your game? Add new levels of interactivity with the built in physic engine, and top it all off with some fancy special effects via the particle engine. Several freeware and shareware games have already been written using PPL v1.x.
What can PPL 2 offer?
The Language
- Object Oriented framework
- Temporary object creation and method calling (ex: PDialog(“Hello World!”).Message)
- Syntax borrows the best from commonly used languages like C, C#, Pascal and BASIC, so it’s easy for all levels of developer to understand
- Implements advanced constructs like Arrays, Linked Lists and Matrixes
- 100% compatible with PPL v1.x procedural’s syntax
- Regular expressions
PIDE (Integrated Development Environment)
- Design your application visually using our new visual coding technology
- Inter-platform development – design the application on Windows and run it, without any modifications, on Windows Mobile
- Use our high-level source code editor, with code completion, syntax highlighting and code templates to greatly simplify your programming. Spend less time finding what is required to accomplish a task and get the results faster.
PCL (PPL Control Library)
- All standard Microsoft controls are bundled in easy to use object oriented libraries
- Easily create your own controls using PCL (PPL Control Library) which provides an excellent framework to develop your applications.
- Package your components, help files and project templates in an easy to distribute format.
- Download and purchase components or component packages from our PPL Store.
- Easily install new components at the click of a button.
Advanced Game Engine (Swirl)
- WYSIWYG game level editing – design your game levels visually
- Object-Oriented framework
- 2D graphics support
- Drawing primitives (lines, boxes, circles)
- Image loading and manipulation (.BMP, .JPG, .PNG)
- Extensive support for sprites
- Isometric viewpoint support
- Particle engine
- Physics engine
- Sound engine
3rd Party Support
- Access dynamic loadable library (DLL) functions (supports cdecl and stdcall dll calls).
- Access ActiveX/COM objects controls
Business Support
- SQLite v2 and v3 support (read here http://blog.gobansaor.com/2009/03/14/sqlite-as-the-mp3-of-data why we chose SQLite)
- Regular Expression functions
- Visual data grid and data controls
- Orion database engine
- Secure SSL encryption package
Visual Design
- Design windows layout visually in realtime. The design is a 100% accurate representation of the runtime version of your application. Edit properties and events using the Properties editor and events editor.
- Design SQL queries visually from within your project.
- Design Reports just like you would design a form.
Universal Help Engine
Providing help for the components you design has never been easier. PPL 2 comes fully loaded with an incredibly easy-to-use help editor and help viewer. Never worry about the layout of your help documents anymore, PPL takes care of it for you. The help engine, allows for fast searching and a uniform layout for all the help topics. The help engine also supports classes, properties, methods and events. It will create links to inherited classes, create topics for properties, methods and events. Get the profesionnal help files without the work load.
And there is so much more… Visit our web site to learn more about PPL 2.
We hope you are as excited as we are for PPL 2. It brings a new programming experience to the table that you will enjoy spending time with.
