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Description

Debugging the run-time behavior of your code has become remarkably straightforward. The MPLAB® Data Visualizer is a complimentary debugging utility that provides a graphical representation of run-time variables within embedded applications. This tool can be utilized as a plug-in for the MPLAB X Integrated Development Environment (IDE) or as an independent debugging solution. It is capable of receiving data from multiple sources, including the Embedded Debugger Data Gateway Interface (DGI) and COM ports. Additionally, you can monitor your application's run-time behavior through either a terminal or a graphical representation. To dive into data visualization, consider exploring the Curiosity Nano Development Platform as well as the Xplained Pro Evaluation Kits. Data can be captured from a live embedded target via a serial port (CDC) or the Data Gateway Interface (DGI). Furthermore, you can simultaneously stream data and debug your target code using MPLAB® X IDE. The tool allows you to decode data fields in real-time using the Data Stream Protocol format. You have the option to visualize either the raw or decoded data in a graphical format as a time series or present it in a terminal, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of your application's performance. This versatility makes the MPLAB® Data Visualizer an essential asset for developers working with embedded systems.

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 

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Integrations

C No 
C++ No 
COBOL No 
HTML No 
IBM Db2 No 
IBM Power Servers No 
IBM Z No 
IBM i No 
Java No 
MPLAB Integrated Programming Environment Yes 
MPLAB X IDE Yes 
PostgreSQL No 
Rexx Systems No 
SQL No 

Integrations

C Yes 
C++ Yes 
COBOL Yes 
HTML Yes 
IBM Db2 Yes 
IBM Power Servers Yes 
IBM Z Yes 
IBM i Yes 
Java Yes 
MPLAB Integrated Programming Environment No 
MPLAB X IDE No 
PostgreSQL Yes 
Rexx Systems Yes 
SQL Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
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 Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
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

Microchip

Founded

1989

Country

United States

Website

www.microchip.com/en-us/development-tools-tools-and-software/embedded-software-center/mplab-data-visualizer

Vendor Details

Company Name

PKS Software

Founded

1991

Country

Germany

Website

www.pks.de/en/kompetenzen/software-analyse-explain

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 

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