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This disk contains the Release 1.05 version of the ATK tools.
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-ATK DESCRIPTION-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
The ATK is a collection of application software designed to facilitate
the development, analysis, and maintenance of a set of DFDs (data flow
diagrams) and their associated data dictionary:
+ A GRAPHIC EDITOR, called GED, which allows DFDs to be interactively
entered and manipulated. Unlike a generic graphics package, GED is
specifically designed to work with standard DFD symbology and
conventions. GED produces an ASCII format file as output, which can be
read (and modified) by text editors as well as the other tools in the
package. The symbology has been reported adequate for STDs and other
similar diagrams.
+ A DATA DICTIONARY builder, called DDBUILD, which can read the
output of the graphic editor and produce the skeleton Data Dictionary.
The data dictionary is an ASCII formatted file which can be read and
modified by text editors as well as the DD EVALUATOR and the DFD EVALUATOR.
+ A DATA DICTIONARY EVALUATOR, called DDEVAL, which reads the
completed data dictionary, parses it for errors, and produces an
exception listing.
+ A DATA FLOW DIAGRAM EVALUATOR, called ANAL, which reads the data
flow diagram files and the data dictionary, and reports on conformance
to the Structured Analysis methodology guidelines.
+ A REPORT GENERATOR, called RG, which formats the output of the
other tools. It has knowledge files produced by ATK, but may be used
as general-purpose formatter.
Other tools are also included:
+ A PostScript GENERATOR, called GEDPS, which converts DFD files into
PostScript representations suitable for sending to PostScript printers
or layout tools.
+ A DFD REUSE HELPER, called ATTACH, which copies entire DFD subtrees
for reuse on other designs.
+ Other tools for printing and pretty printing.
This version of ATK was originally intended for classroom use and
provides an environment in which to study the Structured Analysis
method. It was discovered, however, to be practical for a range of
small design efforts, and is being offered as SHAREWARE at a price to
suit a market neglected by comparable products.
The toolkit features:
+ 8 levels of decomposition below the context diagram.
+ Data dictionary evaluation limited only by available memory.
+ Flat ASCII data file formats easily accessible to other
tools.
+ PostScript output from DFDs, suitable for printing or
incorporation as EPS documents in publishing systems like
Ventura Publisher.
+ Full function on vanilla PC hardware configurations, with no
mouse or expensive graphics cards required (though they are supported).
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Please use and evaluate. Send comments to:
E-Mail: mschwart@nyx.cs.du.edu
USNail: Chinook Software Group
Michael Schwartz
PO BOX 24536
Denver, CO 80224
The documentation is found in TUTORIAL.TXT. Please read this document.
Some technical documentation may be found in *.DOC files. This
information is auxilliary, and there is no reason for most users to be
concerned with it. You may wish to browse the first paragraph to find
out what is in them, however.
ATK is SHAREWARE. That means you may have it, distribute it, and try
it for a reasonable period (90 days) without charge or obligation.
After that amount of time you must either license it or discard it.
The success and development of this, as any SHAREWARE product, depends
on your support.
If you find ATK saves you at least 3 hours of work in your life, please
register your copy. Your $35 goes a long way toward encouraging and
allowing the authors to migrate the tools and provide improvements.
Fill out the form ORDER.DOC to register your copy. Upon registration,
you will receive a printed manual of over 60 pages describing the
commands and options in more detail than the tutorial, a printed copy
of the tutorial, and the latest version of the tools.
ATK is, and will continue to be, fully-featured SHAREWARE with no
limitations or annoying pop-up reminder screens. Registration
advantages include documentation, updates/notification, access to the
enhancement list priorities, and knowledge you are advancing the product.
Your letters, comments, and criticisms are welcomed. Most of the
enhancements in this version were suggested, defined, and tested by
ATK users.
!!!IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE: If you are installing from the ZIP or
self-extracting EXE files, please be sure to include the -d option so
that all directories stored in the archive are extracted properly!!!
Example: Disk with self-extracting archive is in drive A: (ATK1IBM.EXE)
1) Create and go to the desired installation directory
2) Type 'A:ATK1IBM -d' on the command line.
Example: Disk with ZIP file is in drive A: (ATK1IBM.ZIP)
1) Create and go to the desired installation directory
2) Type 'PKUNZIP -d A:ATK1IBM' on the command line (PKZIP 1.10 or higher)
Version 0 features no longer supported:
"Massive" cursor
Flow splitters
Version 1.0 new features
Mouse support
Fine and coarse arrow cursor support
Epson printer support
Route points for flows (replaces flow splitters)
Description items on DFDs
Full EGA/VGA/Hercules support
Version 1.05 new features
HP printer support
Control flows
GED configuration enhancements
ANAL enhancements
GEDPS enhancements
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See UPDATES.DOC for changes in the programs since the TUTORIAL.TXT was
printed.