Software Enhancements

M. Osterman
Point of Contact: osterman@calce.umd.edu

Objective

Provide a set of software tools that can be used by Center members in a production mode, usable on both DOS and Unix platforms. Identify programs in need of enhancement through company response and internal evaluation. Document potential problems and limitations in the software.

Background and Approach

The Software Enhancement Project is part of the on-going effort to improve the software supplied to CALCE members, based on suggestions provided by companies using the software. The success of the CALCE Software depends on this type of interaction. Moreover, CALCE research work in the various aspects of electronics packaging often suggests modification to the existing software. The CALCE programming staff is dedicated to providing the best software and documentation possible.

Work Accomplished

CALCE V3.0X has been updated to V3.5 software. CALCE V3.5 was released at the March meeting. The new software version includes several new and enhanced software tools. The following documentation for the DOS version of the CALCE Software was also provided:

CALCE User's Guide for Version 3.5.
CALCE Tutorial for Version 3.5
CALCE File Reference Guide for Version 3.5
CALCE Interface Guide for Version 3.5

Update 1 for CALCE Version 3.5 was also released. This update contained software problem fixes as well as new software tools.

CALCE Version 1.0 for SunOS 4.1.x was released. The Unix version of the CALCE Software marked our first venture into a networked graphical user interface (GUI) environment and provides a model for future software development at the CALCE Center. The Unix tool set provides the same core functionality embedded in our current DOS version. In addition, the Unix version came with its own set of user documentation, which includes:

CALCE User's Guide for Unix Version 1.0.
CALCE Tutorial for Unix Version 1.0.
CALCE Interface Guide for Unix Version 1.0.

Comments

The CALCE V3.5 Validation and Technical Reference Guide is still under development and will be provided to the members as soon as it is completed.