Cambridge, MA Ð With the release of VNP Software's IXAdaptor in November, NEXTSTEP users can now build low-cost single-user relational databases, according to the company.
A DBKit adapter that stores data in Indexing Kit files, IXAdaptor works in conjunction with Indexing Kit files and the DBModeler to function as a relational database.
IXAdaptor supports all of DBKit's features, including a subset of standard ANSI-SQL, joins, transactions, and the capability to bind custom objects to database attributes. For joins and updates, IXAdaptor automatically builds an index for any attribute designated as a primary key or specified in a relationship. In addition, its ability to import and export flat files permits conversion between other data sources.
By functioning in InterfaceBuilder test mode, the company said, IXAdaptor also lets developers quickly prototype database applications without having to select a platform or move to a more advanced, multiuser RDBMS.
IXAdaptor runs $245 per seat. VNP Software can be contacted at 802/496-7799, 802/496-7790 fax; IXAdaptor_Info@vnp.com.