hi all, finally the new version of JAL is released. below the press release which contains all the links and other information. If the message below is unreadable, you can also read the press release = on the next html page http://oase.uci.kun.nl/~mientki/data_www/pic/jal_v2_release.html On behalf of the beta team, have fun, Stef Mientki *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * *EASY TO USE JAL EMBEDDED SOFWARE BECOMES EVEN MORE POWERFUL * The beta team is please to announce the release of JAL version 2.0 (JALv2) /*JALv2* /is a high-level language for Microchip ^TM PIC microcontrollers . JAL -- *J**ust *A**nother *L**anguage was originally written by Wouter = van Ooijen as a HLL better suited to PIC architecture yet understandable by new users. = Sharing similarities with PASCAL it has evolved into a solid language = with an enthusiastic user base. Jalv2 is complete rewrite by Kyle York, author of *PICbsc*_ = http://www.casadeyork.com/robot/picbsc/_, building upon this proven core producing highly optimized code while embracing JAL's simplicity, syntax = and style. JALv2 now introduces many new powerful features enhancing the already = strong suite, as highlighted below: *Features:* * 8, 16 and 32 bit words fully supported * Signed and unsigned word variables * user definable types * Automatic BANK handling * Automatic PAGE handling * multiple interrupt routines allowed * Built in support for multiple tables, each up to 255 values long * Real Bit support OR, XOR, AND, NOT, Set, Test * arithmetic shift for signed types * Array functions -- count etc * highly accurate delay function * Seamless Inline assembler support * Supports popular bootloaders * Enhanced New-User-Friendly Documentation *Supported Devices:* * Users have the ability to add any device utilizing the 16F architecture * Initial release 2.0.0 supports 12F-series and 16F-series *Key Benefits:* * Convenience: the user can use variables and registers without worrying about the intricacies of PIC architecture banks * Speed: an easy to understand language one can quickly develop functional programs * Power: powerful features simplify programming * Customization: outputs assembler and hex for unique customization situations * Optimal Code, the compiler optimizes the code to be very tight, but keeping it still good readable *System Requirements:* Win98, Win2000, WinXP, Linux, freeBSD, MAC * WINDOWS executable and installer supplied -- see below * LINUX & FreeBSD - JALv2 is tested on LINUX and FreeBSD, recommend the user compile the ANSI C source under their flavour of LINUX or FreeBSD. * MAC - JALv2 is written in ANSI C, - compatible source is provided. *Pricing & Availability* FREE - Version 2.0.0 is available immediately JALv2 windows installer- basic package includes JALedit, manual, libraries: _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/jal_v2_package_very_small.exe = (1.8 MB) = _ JALv2 windows installer- full package includes JALedit, manual, = libraries, JALss (simulator), INC2JAL (Microchip ^TM register = translation): _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/jal_v2_package.exe (5.2 MB) = _ JALv2 latest release: _www.casadeyork.com/jalv2.zip _ The Source (freeBSD license) is available at: _www.casadeyork.com/jalv2src.zip _ *Libraries and Documentation* Basic Examples are included in the Windows distribution and documented in the new enhanced MANUAL: _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/pjal_doc_html.zip_ _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/pjal_doc_pdf_a4.zip_ _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/pjal_doc_pdf_letter.zip_ _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/pjal_doc_sources.zip_ Stef Mientki's extensive JAL libraries have been updated for JALv2, you = always can find the latest version under the tab JAL-libraries on = _http://pic.flappie.nl _ Demo Programs, including all libraries(already included in the windows = installer) _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/jal_v2_demos.zip (120 kB) = _ JAL V2 Migration Document - updating from JAL 0.4xx and additional notes = under the tab JAL-v2 on = _http://pic.flappie.nl _ *Supporting Software* JALedit A simple but yet complete Editor / IDE, has been updated by = original author Sunish Issac to seamlessly work with JALv2 accommodating = new JAL features and adding user enhancements. JALeditv2 has been endorsed by the Beta team. JALeditv2 is available separately: _http://www.wattystuff.net/tiki/tiki-index.php?page=3DJALedit_ Textpad- owners of Textpad may wish to use this configuration _http://www.wattystuff.net/tiki/tiki-index.php?page=3DTextPad_ ViM editor for linux has been tested with JALv2 by the developers: _http://www.vim.org/_ INC2JAL TRANSLATION -- a Windows-only tool to translate MPASM registers = to JALv2 is provided: _http://www.wattystuff.net/jal2pic/downloads/inc2jal.zip (330 kB) = _ *For further information:* * * Contact and Support via the Yahoo JAL users group: = _http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/jallist_ Microchip Technology _http://www.microchip.com = _ is the leading 8-bit microcontroller vendor = in units sold and second in overall revenue. = _http://biz.yahoo.com/ibd/060516/general01.html_ = Approved by the Beta Team (alphabetically): Bert van Dam, Sunish Issac, Dave Lagzdin, Javier Martinez Stef Mientki, Wouter van Ooijen, Michael Reynolds, Andr=E9 Steenveld Joep Suijs, Vasile Surducan, Michael Watterson, Kyle York DJL 06/16/2006 --------------- end --------------------------- -- = http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist