Cross-platform tool allows embedded Linux, Windows CE and Windows user interface development
SnapUI enables developers and graphic designers to build software for an embedded device directly on a Windows or Linux PC before hardware development of the embedded device has been completed. The embedded device software can be demonstrated on a desktop and, when the user interface has been agreed, it can be recompiled and installed on the embedded device – this reduces the dependencies between hardware and software work streams and accelerates development. This new announcement, alongside the recent introduction of OpenGL support, signals a sustained investment in the development of SnapUI says the company.
SnapUI also simplifies localisation by separating the user interface components of the target application from the core software. By modifying a single SnapUI XML file and a selection of images, an application’s look and feel can be completely customised, often without additional developer input. The customisation can range from language translations for localisation to different graphics and text for applications installed on devices with different screen sizes or input methods.
“ByteSnap Design has a growing portfolio of clients who prefer to use embedded Linux for their design projects," said Graeme Wintle, Director at ByteSnap Design. "Adding Linux support to SnapUI means that we can bring the same speed and flexibility of development to our Linux work as we do in our Windows CE projects.”
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