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Description
Multi-step procedures are often needed in Technical Documentation. We use bullet lists, and we also add screenshots and text. We add more information, and readers are more likely to lose track. An Xplain, or as we call it, a series of slides that are freely arranged on a large canvas to spark your imagination. HelpXplain is ideal for embedding slideshows into web pages or technical documentation. You can create animated tutorials and quick instructions in minutes, instead of hours. HelpXplain creates animated screenshots that can be edited and replaced at any time. HelpXplain can also record multiple-page screencasts of programs that are running in autoplay mode, just like a video. It is much easier to record and edit them than creating a video. All Xplains comply with HTML5 and Javascript standards.
Description
eXplain is a robust tool developed by PKS Software GmbH for code analysis and the assessment of legacy systems, specifically aimed at performing in-depth evaluations of legacy applications on mainframe platforms like IBM i (AS/400) and IBM Z. This software allows organizations to gain insights into their software's contents, structural integrity, and identifies components that may be retained, improved, or phased out. By importing existing source code into a standalone "eXplain server," the tool eliminates the necessity for installations on the host system, utilizing sophisticated parsers to scrutinize programming languages such as COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, Natural, RPG, and JCL, along with information pertaining to databases like Db2, Adabas, and IMS, as well as job schedulers and transaction monitors. eXplain creates a centralized repository that functions as a knowledge hub, from which it can produce cross-language dependency graphs, data-flow diagrams, interface evaluations, groupings of related modules, and comprehensive reports on object and resource usage. This enables users to visualize relationships within the code, enhancing their understanding of the software landscape. Ultimately, eXplain empowers organizations to make informed decisions regarding the future of their legacy systems.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Adobe RoboHelp
Yes
C
No
C++
No
COBOL
No
DeepL
Yes
HTML
No
IBM Db2
No
IBM Power Servers
No
IBM Z
No
IBM i
No
Integrations
Adobe RoboHelp
No
C
Yes
C++
Yes
COBOL
Yes
DeepL
No
HTML
Yes
IBM Db2
Yes
IBM Power Servers
Yes
IBM Z
Yes
IBM i
Yes
Pricing Details
€199 one-time payment
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Help+Manual
Country
Austria
Website
www.helpandmanual.com/hx/index.html
Vendor Details
Company Name
PKS Software
Founded
1991
Country
Germany
Website
www.pks.de/en/kompetenzen/software-analyse-explain
Product Features
Help Authoring Tools
Collaboration Tools
No
Content Library
No
Drag & Drop Editing
No
Image Library
No
Import HTML / Word
No
Multi-Format Output
No
Offline Editing
No
Preview Output
No
Screenshot Tool
No
Search
No
Templates
No
Text Editor / Word Processor
No
Translation Tools
No
Version Control
No
Software Documentation
Access Roles / User Permissions
No
Automatic Documentation Generation
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Docs Web Hosting
No
Feedback Capture
No
Markdown Support
No
Multiple Formats Support
No
Multiple Versions Support
No
Version Control
No
WYSIWIG Editor
No
Webhooks
No
reStructured Text Support
No
Product Features
Static Code Analysis
Analytics / Reporting
No
Code Standardization / Validation
No
Multiple Programming Language Support
No
Provides Recommendations
No
Standard Security/Industry Libraries
No
Vulnerability Management
No