DevPartner for Visual C++ BoundsChecker Suite Release Notes

Release Notes

DevPartner for Visual C++ BoundsChecker Suite

Version 8.2

Copyright © 2007, Compuware Corporation. All rights reserved.

DevPartner for Visual C++ BoundsChecker Suite is a suite of tightly integrated development features. DevPartner incorporates static code analysis, error detection, performance analysis, and coverage analysis. DevPartner helps developers detect, diagnose, and resolve software bugs, maximize code performance, and ensure optimal code coverage and testing.

Installation

For licensing, system requirement, supported environments, and installation information, see the Distributed License Management Licensing Guide and the Installing DevPartner manuals:

Compuware License Guide.pdf
DPS Install.pdf

(If you do not have the Adobe Reader, you can download it from the Adobe Web site.)

Before installation, note the following:

If you are upgrading from a previous version of DevPartner Studio, refer to the Installing DevPartner manual for code review rules and preferences migration information before uninstalling your previous version of DevPartner Studio.
If you will be using DevPartner with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team System, you must install Visual Studio Team Explorer before installing DevPartner Studio.

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InfoCenter and PDF Manuals

Information about DevPartner is available through the InfoCenter option in the Start>Programs>Compuware DevPartner menu. For general product information, refer to the Understanding DevPartner manual and the DevPartner Studio Quick Reference guide available through the InfoCenter.

(If you do not have the Adobe Reader, you can download it from the Adobe Web site.)

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Contacting Compuware Technical Support

For purchase or upgrade issues, contact Compuware Sales, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST:

North America: 1 603 578 8400
Toll free: 1 800 468 6342
Europe: 00 800 6863 4248
(For Finland, replace 00 with 990; for Israel, replace 00 with 014)
All other international: Check Compuware Worldwide Offices for the local phone number

For technical problems, from installation to troubleshooting, contact Compuware Technical Support:

Internet: Compuware DevPartner Customer Support
E-Mail: nashua.support@compuware.com

Technical support is available as a Priority Support Service from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday:

U.S. and Canada (Toll free): 1 888 686 3427
International: +1 603 578 8100
Fax: +1 603 578 8401 (Attention: Technical Support)

Problem reports should include:

Product name and version
System configuration (CPU, RAM, OS, compiler, and IDE if applicable)
Detailed problem description
How to reproduce problem

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What's New in This Release

Vista Support
- DevPartner Studio now runs on the Vista operating system
XML Export
- Error detection data can now be exported in XML format
System Comparison
- You can now install the System Comparison utility separately from a DevPartner Studio installation

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Known Issues

If you have Internet access, visit the Known Issues file on Compuware's FrontLine Web site to view a current list of known DevPartner Studio issues. This list is updated with new information as it becomes available.

If you are unable to access the Known Issues file through the Internet, refer to the KnownIssues.htm file on your DevPartner CD or, after installation, in the Program Files\Compuware\DevPartner directory. The installed version of the Known Issues file contains information available at the time of product release. Contact Compuware Technical Support at 1-800-538-7822 to receive the latest list of known issues beyond that date.

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DevPartner for Visual C++ BoundsChecker Suite Release Notes

05/04/2007 05:02 PM

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