Name: | Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) |
Company: | ActiveState |
Github: | https://github.com/ActiveState/tdk |
URL: | http://www.activestate.com/tcl-dev-kit (broken link 5/4/2018) |
Doc URL: | http://docs.activestate.com/tdk/ (broken link 5/4/2018) |
Current Version: | 5.4.0 |
Updated: | 2014-12-08 |
Contact: | See ActiveState Site |
https://www.activestate.com/blog/2018/03/tcl-dev-kit-now-open-source
MG 5/4/2018 This is really great news. I've just grabbed it from Github. However... what the hell do I do with it now? ;) All the documentation seems to be geared around you downloading a wrapped version, and I can't find an entry point (was trying to run the graphical TclApp) that actually runs. Anyone have any instructions on what to do after you grab the source? Many thanks!
AK The TclApp entrypoint is https://github.com/ActiveState/tdk/blob/master/app/tclapp/entry.tcl . The toplevel README.md mentions that all the app entrypoints are under the app/ directory.
ABU Please help me. I'm on a Mac , with TclTk 8.6.4 ,
wish .... entry.tcl --> can't find package compiler
MG I tried that (and various other files throughout /app/ and /app/*/) but, as ABU says, they all throw errors about missing packages.
AK Re ABU: compiler is a binary package. It sources are under lib/tclcompiler. It has to be built and installed first, before it can be used.
AK Re MG Is this all about compiler as well ? If not, what are the missing packages ?
AK Pretty please use the issue tracker at https://github.com/ActiveState/tdk/issues to report problems. Collating them there helps all to see if their issue was encountered before, and what the solution was. At the moment it is clear that we need more documentation (install guide and the like).
[JMC} FWIW, it's taken some work, but I have it working. Start by following AK's advice and compiling tclcompiler. You'll also have to compile tclparser. I use mingw & msys to compile C/C++ on Windows. Also, I build starkits with kbs.tcl (KitGen), but a Tcl build is part of that process. So, I used that Tcl build to complete the tclcompiler & tclparser compiles.
(Actually, as a first step, I recommend finding every reference to tdk_license in the whole project and either removing or commenting. There are many in the Tcl code, but they are informational only so they can be removed.)
To compile tclcompiler: 1. Remove this line from cmpWPkg.c - { "tdk_license", TdkLicenseObjCmd, 1 }, 2. Start bash. 3. ./configure --with-tcl=/c/KitGen/buildWindowsNT/lib
To compile tclparser: 1. remove this line from tclParser.c - { "tdk_license", TdkLicenseObjCmd, 1 }, 2. Start bash 3. ./configure --with-tcl=/c/KitGen/buildWindowsNT/lib
There are other random things that I encountered and had to change, but didn't make note of them. If others find problems and post here, I'll do my best to help.
"Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 5.0 provides essential tools for Tcl programmers, making it easy to create, build and deploy applications." 1-User-License $295
Tcl Dev Kit 5.0 was released October 2008. See the blog post [L1 ] for details on 5.0 features. 5.0 added TclApp cross-platform wrapping, multi-architecture starkits, improved TDK Checker syntax analysis, and support for Tcl 8.6.
Bugs in TDK should be reported to ActiveState's bug database for tracking.
ActiveState today released Tcl Dev Kit 5.0. With both new features and performance improvements, Tcl Dev Kit (TDK) 5.0 represents a significant upgrade to the essential toolkit for Tcl/Tk programmers.
In TDK 5.0, TclApp --- for building self-contained, installation-free executables for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and HP-UX --- has been significantly enhanced to improve cross-platform wrapping. And TDK 5.0 users can now create multi-architecture starkits.
In addition, TDK Checker, the static Tcl syntax analyzer, has been improved to give users more control over syntax checking options and output, as well as recommend corrected code for common coding mistakes. Today's release also includes support for Tcl 8.6, which is expected to be final in November.
"This latest TDK raises the bar for Tcl development tools with a new level of ease of use for deployment and smarter and more flexible analysis of Tcl applications," says Jeff Hobbs, Senior Tcl Developer and Director of the Languages Business Division at ActiveState.
Check out all the documentation and visit the updated community site to get the most out of TDK 5.0.
Special Release Savings
Tcl Dev Kit 5.0 is available now, with special release pricing of $245 US until December 23, 2008 (regularly $295). Upgrade pricing and education licenses are available. TDK is available at http://www.activestate.com/tdk .
TDK is also offered with ActiveTcl Pro Studio, the professional Tcl development bundle that also includes Komodo IDE --- a powerful multi-platform IDE with advanced Tcl support --- and Safari Books Online. A one-year subscription includes permanent licenses and all software upgrades. First year subscriptions are currently on sale for $445 until December 23, 2008. TDK 5.0 a free update for current ActiveTcl Pro Studio users, who can download the new version from My Downloads section of their ActiveState account.
TDK for Teams Sale
ActiveState today introduced fantastic pricing for tcl/tk developers working in small teams. TDK is now being offered in 5-packs for only $995 US until December 23, 2008 (regularly $1475). TDK for teams is available at http://www.activestate.com/tdk . Teams can take advantage of special pricing on ActiveTcl Pro Studio 5-packs, for only $1995 until December 23, 2008. ActiveTcl Pro Studio for teams is available at http://www.activestate.com/activetclprostudio .
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Easily create and deploy self-contained Tcl executables to all major platforms*.
Quickly find and fix bugs in Tcl scripts
Improve code performance and reliability through coverage and hotspot analysis.
Protect your source code and reduce application support.
Simplify building, debugging and maintaining Tcl code.
Find errors in Tcl scripts before they are run.
Analyze Tcl and Tk applications as they run.
Define Tcl packages in TEApot or TclApp Package formats.
Create, manage, export and use TEApot package repositories.
Convert Tcl programs to native Windows services.