Preguntas más frecuentes sobre Embarcadero RAD Studio XE

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1 Preguntas más frecuentes sobre Embarcadero RAD Studio XE Danysoft Representante exclusivo en la península ibérica What is Embarcadero RAD Studio? Embarcadero RAD Studio XE is a comprehensive application development suite and the fastest way to visually build GUI intensive, data driven applications for Windows,.NET, PHP and the Web. RAD Studio XE includes Delphi, C++Builder, Delphi Prism, and RadPHP ; providing powerful compiled, managed and dynamic language support, heterogeneous database connectivity, rich visual component frameworks, and a vast 3rd party ecosystem enabling you to deliver applications up to 5x faster across multiple Windows, Web, and database platforms. RAD Studio s development environments dramatically simplify and speed visual and data intensive application development for GUI desktop and touch screen applications, database driven, multitier, cloud, and Web applications and services Which editions are available and what are the differences between the editions? RAD Studio XE Professional RAD Studio XE Professional is designed for software developers and teams building native Windows,.NET, and touch screen applications with or without embedded and local database persistence. RAD Studio includes Delphi, C++Builder, Delphi Prism, and RadPHP providing you with everything needed for fast native Windows,.NET, PHP and Web development. Features include: Local database connectivity to InterBase and MySQL in Delphi and C++Builder Database connectivity available in Visual Studio via ADO.NET including local database connectivity to InterBase in Delphi Prism VCL for the Web (limited) with support for standalone apps only and limit of 5 connections. No support for ISAPI or HTTPS. Introductory set of code audits and metrics to understand coding style and project health UML code visualization, providing a visual representation of source code for easier understanding RAD Studio XE Enterprise RAD Studio XE Enterprise is a designed for software developers and teams building client/server, multi tier, cloud, and Web applications for native Windows,.NET and the Web. RAD Studio Enterprise offers seamless connectivity with a variety of database servers and enterprise data sources, expanded UML modeling, and a comprehensive tool set for delivering quality applications. RAD Studio Enterprise 1

2 includes everything in the Professional edition, plus the following for building client/server and multi tier database and Web applications: Database server connectivity to InterBase, Firebird, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, Informix and Sybase when building native Windows applications Remote server connectivity to InterBase when building.net applications DataSnap multi tier application development and.net DataSnap client development FinalBuilder Embarcadero Edition and command line tools for build automation VCL for the Web for standalone apps, service apps, and ISAPI extensions; with HTTPS support and no connection limit Complete set of 80+ code metrics and 200+ code audits Full two way UML modeling capabilities with multiple diagram types, synchronization between code and models, documentation generation, and design patterns RAD Studio XE Architect RAD Studio XE Architect is designed for application developers and teams building data intensive client/server, cloud, GUI and Web applications with enterprise database systems. RAD Studio Architect combines data driven rapid application development with rich visual data modeling to help developers understand, design, and get the most value out of enterprise databases and data structures. RAD Studio Architect includes everything in the Enterprise edition, plus powerful database modeling and design capabilities: Reverse engineer, analyze, and optimize databases Automatically generate database code from models for forward engineering Create logical and physical models based on information extracted from databases and script files Work with highly readable and navigable diagrams Advanced compare and merge with bidirectional comparisons and merges of model and database structures What does RAD Studio include? Delphi XE Embarcadero Delphi XE is the fastest way to deliver ultra rich Windows applications. Dramatically reduce coding time and create applications 5x faster with component based development

3 C++Builder XE Embarcadero C++Builder XE is the only true RAD C++ environment combining a powerful ANSI C++ tool chain with a rich visual component framework for ultra fast Windows application development. Delphi Prism XE Embarcadero Delphi Prism XE provides a cross platform development solution and robust programming language for rapidly developing.net, Mono, ASP.NET, and data driven applications for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X. RadPHP XE Embarcadero RadPHP XE makes building robust PHP Web applications easier with visual drag and drop tools, a powerful editor, debugger, database connectivity, and an integrated reusable component class library. ER/Studio 8.5 Developer Edition (full license in RAD Studio Architect, trial license in RAD Studio Pro/Ent) ER/Studio helps data architects discover, document, and re use data assets and gives you the power to easily reverse engineer, analyze, and optimize existing databases. InterBase SMP 2009 Developer Edition InterBase SMP 2009 Developer Edition provides developers with the best cross platform database to build and test database applications for embedded and SME applications. Additional Tools RAD Studio includes a comprehensive set of additional tools to help you do more than ever before. InstallAware Express provides an unsurpassed feature set, enabling you to build sophisticated installations in record time without any programming or scripting skills. [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] Rave Reports provides a wide variety of reporting solutions. [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] TeeChart Standard provides quick and easy to use charting components. [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] VCL for the Web (IntraWeb) is a complete RAD Web Application framework [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] FinalBuilder Embarcadero Edition helps you automate your build process [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] CodeSite Express logging tools for building quality applications [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] AQtime Standard for performance profiling [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] Beyond Compare Text Compare lets you view differences between source files [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] 3

4 RemObjects Internet Tools and Oxfuscator provide additional functionality for internet development and obfuscation in Delphi Prism [You can buy the commercial version throught Danysoft] Partner Software RAD Studio users have access to a variety of free and trial editions of tools and components from Embarcadero Technology Partners accessible from the product launcher as either a partner DVD ISO or online from the Embarcadero developer network. Are earlier version licenses included with RAD Studio XE? Yes. With RAD Studio XE, you also get access to licenses for older versions Delphi 2010, Delphi 2009, Delphi 2007, and Delphi 7, C++Builder 2010, C++Builder 2009, C++Builder 2007, C++Builder 6, Delphi Prism 2011, Delphi Prism 2010 and Delphi Prism If you purchase individual named user licenses, 5 packs or 10 packs, just contact with Danysoft or go to earlier versions after you register your XE product serial number. You can enter your registered XE serial number and get serial numbers and downloads for the older versions. Those licenses will be tied to your user account and cannot be given away or sold. If your XE license is an upgrade, you will not receive duplicate licenses for the older version(s) you upgrade from. You must request your older version licenses within 180 days of your purchase of the XE product. If you purchase Network Named ToolCloud or Network Concurrent ToolCloud licenses, the older version licenses for versions will be included as part of your network license. Each network license count is a suite license that can be used to run one of the included versions at a time. Delphi 7 and C++Builder 6 are not available as part of the network licenses so you will receive one Delphi 7 serial number and one C++Builder 6 serial number per license purchased. The Delphi 7 and C++Builder 6 licenses cannot be managed via the license server or used concurrently. Older versions are not included with Academic licenses. What is Embarcadero All Access? If you want to go beyond Windows application development with additional tools for Java, PHP and Ruby on Rails coding; plus a complete set of database tools, Embarcadero All Access is the solution for you. Embarcadero All Access provides all the application development and database tools you need when you need them across all major platforms, frameworks, and programming languages. It's the single, cost effective toolbox solution for developers, architects, performance testers, and DBAs.

5 All Access provides you with industry leading database tools, including DBArtisan, Rapid SQL, ER/Studio, and many more. It also provides powerful application development tools, including Delphi, JBuilder, C++Builder, Delphi Prism the InterBase SMP database, and more. Where can I purchase RAD Studio? How much does it cost? You can view pricing and purchase RAD Studio from Danysoft [our exclusive reseller for spain & Portugal]. See for more information. What is Support and Maintenance for RAD Studio? Support and Maintenance can be purchased at the time you purchase your RAD Studio product or upgrade. The support and maintenance agreement gives you a year of upgrades (including major and minor upgrades) and a specified number of support incidents. See the Support dropdown menu item of our web site for additional information. Why is it important to buy Support and Maintenance for RAD Studio? The Delphi Prism portion of RAD Studio may have more frequent feature upgrades than the rest of RAD Studio. Only users with active maintenance agreements have access to the new feature upgrades. Where can I get the latest updates for RAD Studio? Updates and additional software for RAD Studio users are available on the registered users download page at More major new feature upgrades are available only to users with current Maintenance agreements. Notifications for those upgrades are delivered via and the upgrades can be downloaded via the Maintenance Portal web site by following the instructions in the . Is RAD Studio available in languages other than English? RAD Studio is available in English, French, German and Japanese. The installer lets you choose any combination of languages and it s easy to switch between languages in the IDE. Which types of licenses are available? RAD Studio XE is available with multiple licensing options [please contact with Danysoft at spain Portugal, or visit for more information] including: 5

6 Individual named user licenses Named and concurrent user ToolCloud licenses managed using the Embarcadero License Server or FLEXnet which provide the additional flexibility of managing licenses on a license server plus software provisioning 5 pack and 10 pack licenses at discounted prices Academic individual licenses for students and educators Academic volume licenses for classroom use What are the limitations of the Academic editions? The Academic edition can be used only for learning in an academic or classroom environment. Educational institutions cannot use the academic version to produce software for use within their institution. Academic licenses don t include access to older version licenses. Academic licenses don t qualify for upgrade pricing to commercial licenses. Who qualifies for the upgrade pricing on RAD Studio XE? Professional upgrade eligibility Upgrade pricing is available to registered owners of versions of RAD Studio, Delphi or C++Builder. For a limited time through December 31, 2010, registered owners of 2006 versions of Delphi, C++Builder, Borland Developer Studio products (Professional, Enterprise or Architect editions) and Turbo Professional products also qualify for upgrade pricing. Enterprise upgrade eligibility Upgrade pricing is available to registered owners of versions of RAD Studio, Delphi or C++Builder; Professional, Enterprise or Architect editions. For a limited time through December 31, 2010, registered owners of 2006 versions of Delphi, C++Builder, and Borland Developer Studio; Professional, Enterprise or Architect editions; also qualify for upgrade pricing. Architect upgrade eligibility Upgrade pricing is available to registered owners of versions of RAD Studio, Delphi or C++Builder; Enterprise or Architect editions. For a limited time through December 31, 2010, registered owners of 2006 versions of Delphi, C++Builder, and Borland Developer Studio; Enterprise or Architect editions; also qualify for upgrade pricing. Academic products do not qualify for upgrade pricing. Is Blackfish SQL still included in RAD Studio? Blackfish SQL is no longer included with RAD Studio as of the XE version. If you have a Blackfish SQL license from a previous version, you can continue to use it. As a

7 replacement, we recommend InterBase which is available in multiple configurations and is a great choice as an embedded database. Please contact with Danysoft for more information How is InterBase licensed in RAD Studio? InterBase 2009 Developer Edition is InterBase SMP 2009 Server licensed for up to 20 users and 80 logical connections. You can install InterBase Developer Edition on a server for testing purposes using the serial number included in the RAD Studio 2010 readme file. When you re ready to deploy applications using InterBase, Embarcadero offers a variety of editions (Desktop, Server and To Go) and a variety of licensing options (flexible server licensing, multi packs and OEM licensing). Contact with Danysoft for more information. See the license terms in the RAD Studio license.rtf file for additional licensing details. Is Embarcadero RAD Studio similar to or the same as CodeGear RAD Studio and Borland Developer Studio? Embarcadero RAD Studio XE is the newest version in the studio product line. Earlier versions were named Embarcadero RAD Studio 2010, CodeGear RAD Studio 2009, CodeGear RAD Studio 2007, and Borland Developer Studio Technical Questions For answers to technical questions on Delphi XE, C++Builder XE, Delphi Prism XE, and RadPHP XE, see the FAQs for each of those product. Delphi XE FAQ C++Builder XE FAQ Delphi Prism XE FAQ RadPHP XE FAQ Para más información. Danysoft, es el representante exclusivo en la península ibérica de las soluciones Embarcadero ofreciéndole tanto sus productos en las mejores condiciones como los servicios de formación y consultoría necesarios para su correcto uso. Puede contactar con Danysoft en el , o ver más información en 7