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  • Contract Automation Made Easy Icon
    Contract Automation Made Easy

    Use Docubee to easily gather data, generate contracts, share them your way, and collect secure eSignatures

    Docubee is an intelligent contract automation platform that allows you to quickly and painlessly generate, manage, share, and sign contracts. Featuring powerful conditional logic-based workflows, generative AI technology, and an easily adaptable interface, Docubee makes it easy to automate your most complex contracts and agreements.
  • Total Network Visibility for Network Engineers and IT Managers Icon
    Total Network Visibility for Network Engineers and IT Managers

    Network monitoring and troubleshooting is hard. TotalView makes it easy.

    This means every device on your network, and every interface on every device is automatically analyzed for performance, errors, QoS, and configuration.
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    QModMaster

    Modbus TCP,RTU Master Software.

    QModMaster is a free Qt-based implementation of a ModBus master application. A graphical user interface allows easy communication with ModBus RTU and TCP slaves. QModMaster also includes a bus monitor for examining all traffic on the bus. QModMaster is based on libmodbus <http://www.libmodbus.org/> for modbus communication and on QsLog <https://bitbucket.org/codeimproved/qslog> for logging. Supports both Windows and Linux. For Windows a pre-compiled binary is availiable. It does not require instalation, just unzip and run. You can download the latest stable version from here <https://sourceforge.net/projects/qmodmaster/files/qModMaster-Win32-exe-0.5.2-3.zip/download>. Source code is availiable for Windows and Linux for compilation using Qt <http://www.qt.io/download>. Check out my modbus slave project <http://sourceforge.net/projects/pymodslave/>. Checkout the following youtube videos : <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Tk2gE-KGtwOq8WWmb2R7g>
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    Ham Radio Control Libraries

    Ham Radio Control Libraries

    Library to control radio transceivers and receivers

    The Hamlib project's purpose is to develop flexible and portable shared libraries that offer a standardized API to control any radio oriented equipment through a computer interface.
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    Downloads: 427 This Week
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    pyModSlave

    Modbus TCP/RTU Slave Software.

    pyModSlave is a free python-based implementation of a ModBus slave application for simulation purposes. You can install the python module or use the precompiled (for Windows only) stand alone GUI (Qt based) utility (unzip and run). pyModSlave also includes a bus monitor for examining all traffic on the bus. You can also download it from pypi <https://pypi.org/project/pyModSlave/>. pyModSlave is based on modbus-tk <http://code.google.com/p/modbus-tk/>, pySerial <https://github.com/pyserial/pyserial> and pyQt5 <http://www.riverbankcomputing.co.uk>. Check out my modbus master project <http://sourceforge.net/projects/qmodmaster/>. Checkout the following youtube videos : Modbus RTU <https://youtu.be/1get1ELKz_A> Modbus TCP <https://youtu.be/nX_kTQwK2f4> Session <https://youtu.be/y_9Di7E3y8w> Log <https://youtu.be/Xcb6sj1uzyY>
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    Downloads: 182 This Week
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    UrJTAG aims to create an enhanced, modern tool for communicating over JTAG with flash chips, CPUs, and many more. It is a descendant of the popular openwince JTAG tools with a lot of additional features and enhancements.
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    Downloads: 89 This Week
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  • Translate docs, audio, and videos in real time with Google AI Icon
    Translate docs, audio, and videos in real time with Google AI

    Make your content and apps multilingual with fast, dynamic machine translation available in thousands of language pairs.

    Google Cloud’s AI-powered APIs help you translate documents, websites, apps, audio files, videos, and more at scale with best-in-class quality and enterprise-grade control and security.
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    OpenOPC for Python is an easy to use OPC (OLE for Process Control) library for use with the Python programming language. The project includes a Windows gateway service allowing non-Windows clients to also access OPC-DA calls.
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    Downloads: 47 This Week
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    Universal BootLoader Tool helps you easily recover from a failed rom flash, and is known to turn an free update rom into a full rom. (e.g. from the free WM5 update rom available for hx4700 Pocket PCs on HP.com) Only tested with HP iPAQ Pocket PCs.
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    Downloads: 98 This Week
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    Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI)

    Industry standard communication with compliant image generators.

    Software libraries and tools designed for implementation and testing of the Common Image Generator Interface (CIGI), an interface for communication between an image generator (IG) and host device in simulations.
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    Downloads: 87 This Week
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    Modbus Tool

    Modbus Tool

    Modbus master tool to debug communication

    Modbus TCP and Modbus RTU client application MODBUS FUNCTIONS -Read coils (01) -Read discrete inputs (02) -Read holding registers (03) -Read input registers (04) -Write single coils (05) -Write single registers (06) -Write multiple coils (15) -Write multiple holding registers (16) -Diagnostics (08) DATA TYPES -Short -Integer -Float -Double
    Downloads: 151 This Week
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    FREESECS is an open-source project for SEMI SECS standards. The software is compiled with GNU autotools/GCC and runs on Linux, MacOS X, NetBSD. See http://opensecs.sourceforge.net
    Downloads: 38 This Week
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  • Control remote support software for remote workers and IT teams Icon
    Control remote support software for remote workers and IT teams

    Raise the bar for remote support and reduce customer downtime.

    ConnectWise ScreenConnect, formerly ConnectWise Control, is a remote support solution for Managed Service Providers (MSP), Value Added Resellers (VAR), internal IT teams, and managed security providers. Fast, reliable, secure, and simple to use, ConnectWise ScreenConnect helps businesses solve their customers' issues faster from any location. The platform features remote support, remote access, remote meeting, customization, and integrations with leading business tools.
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    dvbsnoop - DVB analyzer / MPEG analyzer program to monitor, analyze, debug, dump or view dvb/mpeg/dsm-cc/mhp stream information (TS, PES, SECTION) (e.g. digital television) send via satellite, cable or terrestrial.
    Downloads: 39 This Week
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    Componentes ACBr
    Paleta de Componentes para as Linguagens Delphi e Lazarus, compatível com Windows e Linux, que permite acesso direto a equipamentos de Automação Comercial, sem DLL's, interagindo com eles direto na porta serial.
    Downloads: 22 This Week
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    Display, log and upload data to the internet from your Oregon Scientific or AcuRite 02032C weather station. The Arduino WxShield also supported. See project web site for FAQs. Use Open Discussion for support requests.
    Downloads: 19 This Week
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    CANopenNode

    CANopen based stack for communication in embeded control systems.

    Project was moved to https://github.com/canopennode ---- CANopenNode is an open source software stack used for serial communication of multiple devices over the CAN/CANopen Network. It works on different microcontrollers, is reliable, simple and powerful and is suitable for industrial or home automation. CANopen is the internationally standardized (EN 50325-4) (CiA DS-301) CAN-based higher-layer protocol for embedded control system.
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    A real-time graph plotter. While your application is computing and logging results to a CSV file using the LiveGraph Writer API, the plotter lets you visualise and monitor the results live - by instantly plotting charts and graphs of the data.
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    Test, validate and diagnose communication protocols in medical environments (DICOM, HL7 and IHE). DVTk is a must have for software developers, test engineers and service engineers that work in the healthcare domain. NEW. Services on www.dvtk.org!
    Downloads: 13 This Week
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    MegaTunix Tuning Software

    OSS MEgasquirt, LibreEMS, JimStim tuning software

    MegaTunix is a cross-platform tuning application for some of the available DIY Fuel Injection controllers, including the MegaSquirt (MS1, MS1-Extra, MS2 and MS2-Extra) as well as the LibreEMS EFI system and the JimStim ECU stimulator/development tool.
    Downloads: 12 This Week
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    The ASN.1 Compiler

    Go to github.com/vlm/asn1c for the latest version.

    This ASN.1 compiler turns ASN.1 specifications into C code. The asn1c is shipped together with conformant BER/DER/XER/PER codecs. The X.509, GSM TAP3, MEGACO, RRC and LDAP encoding and decoding examples are part of the source code distribution. NOTE: THE asn1c PROJECT HAS LARGELY MOVED TO GITHUB: http://github.com/vlm/asn1c
    Downloads: 6 This Week
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    ASTERIX Display Analyse Record Replay

    Processes, decodes, displays, records and replays EUROCONTROL ASTERIX

    ASTERIX DARR (Display Analyse Record Replay)processes, decodes, displays, records and replays (tracks/plots) EUROCONTROL ASTERIX messages. It is a a full plot/tracker display providing filters, different map overlays, indication of the “track in coast” state, moving labels, and assigning CLF (Cleared Flight Level). Every display parametar (color, font, size etc..) is configurable. Additionally supports: 1.ASTERIX stream Recording (up to 11 different data streams) 2.Replay of ASTERIX “replay” Recordings in the original or up to 10 X faster speed 3.Opening of ASTERIX “raw” recordings in raw format to analyze and visualize data in Local or Google Earth Display 4.Export of imported/captured data in KML/KMZ format in order to analyze/visualize it in Google Earth. 5.Export of live/replayed data in real time to Google Earth 6.Forwarding of ASTERIX data streams between networks or to a different multicast address/port. 7. Support for RMCDE 6 byte header ASTERIX format
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    A cross-platform, graphical, low level (APDU) smart card tool aimed to help developing of smart card applications and understanding of ISO-7816 protocol.
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    Downloads: 27 This Week
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    AB DF1 Protocol RS232 driver for Micrologix, SLC500, PLC 5. Written in Visual Basic 2005. Demo (ABUtilities) uses the protocol to read/write data tables, monitor tables, change mode, sync clock, save/rewrite data tables, up/download program. Free HMI
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    COBOL copybook to XML converter

    Converts cobol copybooks to Xml/Java objects

    CB2XML (CopyBook to XML) is a COBOL CopyBook to XML converter written in Java and based on the SableCC parser generator. This project includes utilities to convert an XML instance file into its COBOL copybook equivalent string buffer and vice versa. Source is now available in GitHub: https://github.com/bmTas/cb2xml
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    Dexter
    Dexter is an Open Source Tool for the Automation Industry that provides the user with a friendly graphic interface for simulating both MODBUS and DNP3 slaves, over multiple serial and TCP/IP connections.
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    ogr2gui is a open source project offering a graphical user interface (gui) for ogr2ogr. ogr2ogr is a command line utility used to convert and manipulate geospatial data.
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    a firmware for AVR910 programmer. started from ver3.8 (http://www.mikrocontroller-projekte.de/Mikrocontroller/AVR-Prog/AVR-Programmer.html) upgraded for speed and reliability. provided generic masterSPI interface please mail me on AlexRainPE196@hotbox.ru
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    j2mod

    Enhanced Modbus library implemented in the Java programming language

    This is a fork of the jamod Modbus library, taken at version 1.2.1, released under the Apache 2 license, as contained in the SVN repository for that project. The goal of the j2mod project is to produce a more fully functioning Modbus(tm) communication library based on the Java programming language. It is the intention that this be an actively developed project, accepting submissions from professional software engineers with experience in Modbus Master and Slave development.
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Guide to Open Source Interface Engines

An open source interface engine is a type of software that enables different systems to communicate with and understand one another. It works like a bridge, taking data from one system, translating it and sending it to the other in a form it can understand. This allows for seamless connectivity between two or more applications, providing a way for them to share information easily and quickly. Open source interface engines are used widely by developers looking to integrate various systems into their projects.

The main benefit of an open source interface engine is that it makes integration much simpler, allowing different components of an application to interact without having to create separate connectors for each system. By using an open source interface engine, you save time and money in development costs since the integration has already been done for you. Additionally, such engines provide increased flexibility when building your own integrations as well as giving access to community support whenever you need help understanding how the interfaces work or resolving issues.

Moreover, there are many features which come with some of these tools that make integration easier than ever before such as easy-to-use graphical user interfaces (GUIs), authentication protocols that allow safe authorization across multiple systems, custom scripting functionality so you can add additional logic if needed and APIs that allow automated processes between different applications.

Finally, because they’re open source projects, you don’t have to worry about paying licensing fees; instead all updates and bug fixes will be available for free which helps ensure stability in your application over time without any additional cost on your end. All in all, open source interface engines provide developers with powerful tools for quickly integrating various systems together and ensuring secure communication between them without spending too much effort or money doing so.

Features of Open Source Interface Engines

  • Network Connectivity: Open source interface engines provide network connectivity, allowing users to connect with external systems and users through protocols like FTP, SOAP, HTTPs, and more. This feature can be useful for securely exchanging data between applications.
  • Security Controls: Open source interface engines offer security controls such as encryption and authentication, allowing for secure communications between systems and users. This ensures that the data being exchanged between systems is safe from malicious third parties.
  • System Monitoring: Interface engines often come with system monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to monitor the performance of their applications or systems in real time. This can help identify issues before they become major problems and ensure a smooth operation of any given system.
  • Data Transformation: Open source interface engines also provide data transformation capabilities which allow developers to transform their input into other formats that might be required by different systems or applications. This eliminates the need to manually manipulate each piece of data while still ensuring compatibility between different systems and applications.
  • Scheduling Capabilities: Another common feature offered by open source interface engines is scheduling capabilities, allowing developers to schedule when certain tasks need to be run on a daily basis or over a longer period of time without having to manually set up jobs all the time. This can prove very helpful for automation processes in large organizations as it reduces manual labor significantly.
  • Integration with Other Systems: Open source interface engines can also be integrated with other systems or applications in order to facilitate the exchange of data. This integration makes it easier for organizations to integrate different systems and create a more unified ecosystem for their operations.

What Are the Different Types of Open Source Interface Engines?

  1. Rule-Based Engines: These engines use a rule-based approach to translate user requests into code commands, allowing for the development of complex automation and decision making processes as well as integrations with external systems.
  2. Natural Language Processors (NLP): NLP technology allows computers to understand and respond to human language using algorithms and learning models based on voice or text inputs. These interfaces enable users to ask natural, conversational questions and receive intelligent responses in an automated way without needing specific programming knowledge.
  3. Contextual Mapping Interfaces: This type of open source interface engine works by mapping user input against a predefined set of parameters that are used to generate automated output. The resulting outputs can range from simple tasks such as displaying webpages or sending emails, to more complicated activities such as initiating payment transactions or generating personalized content for users.
  4. Graphical User Interfaces (GUI): GUI engines provide visual tools for developing user interfaces that allow users to interact with applications through graphical controls instead of typing commands or entering data manually into forms or fields in text-based applications. These types of engines also allow developers to quickly create visually appealing interfaces without extensive programming skills and give non-technical users an easier way to interact with applications.
  5. Voice User Interface (VUI) Engines: VUI engines are designed specifically for the development of voice user interfaces that allow people to communicate with software using spoken instructions rather than typed instructions. VUI engines make creating virtual assistants much easier, allowing non-programmers who don't have any coding experience at all the ability to create interactive conversations with their software application easily and efficiently.

Open Source Interface Engines Benefits

  • Cost Savings: Open source interface engines are typically free to use, which eliminates the costs associated with license fees and software maintenance. This makes it easier for organizations to quickly spin up new interface development projects without a significant budget investment. Additionally, certain open source tools may include lower-cost hosting or service options when compared to their commercial counterparts.
  • Collaborative Development: Open source projects often benefit from an active community of contributors and developers who are dedicated to improving the existing tooling. By tapping into this collective expertise, organizations can access bug fixes, feature updates, code reviews, testing support and other helpful resources—all of which can help accelerate the development process.
  • Improved Flexibility & Customization Options: Many open source interface engines offer greater flexibility than commercial solutions since they provide direct access to their code base and configuration files. This allows organizations to customize the engine as needed in order to better meet the needs of their particular environments or applications.
  • Increased Security & Reliability: Since most open source engine developments occur through public forums and git repositories where anyone has access to review and evaluate changes before they go live, security risks are minimized due to increased oversight by both users and developers alike. Furthermore, users have more control over patching schedules in order to ensure that any potential vulnerabilities or deficiencies are addressed promptly; further enhancing security practices across an organization’s IT infrastructure.
  • Reduced Entry Barriers: Open source interface engines are often simpler and require less technical expertise than their commercially licensed counterparts. This can be a significant advantage for new organizations who need to quickly develop interfaces but lack the resources and support available to larger established companies. This enables businesses of any size to develop custom or complex integration solutions without a large up-front investment.

Who Uses Open Source Interface Engines?

  • End Users: These are individuals who interact with open source interface engines to access and use features within a particular platform. They typically do not have experience working with coding or programming languages.
  • Developers: These users are usually experienced in coding and programming languages, allowing them to create additional features on top of existing open source engine. They can also modify existing code, as well as debug issues that arise in the engine's codebase.
  • Designers: These users involve themselves with creating higher-level visuals of how an interface should look like when used by end users utilizing the open source engine. Through user testing and feedback from developers, designers create engaging UIs for better user experiences.
  • System Administrators: It is essential for system administrators to take part in setting up the development environment for any given project utilizing an open source engine. This includes selecting suitable server configurations, choosing databases and servers that are compatible with the chosen engine, as well as establishing communication between each element of a distributed system (if applicable). Additionally, they may be required to continually monitor performance metrics and suggest optimizations accordingly.
  • Content Managers: Content managers make sure that necessary information is available through the created interfaces via open source engines. This could include text blocks such as instructions or descriptions; media resources such as images, videos, etc.; or anything else that helps improve understanding of the platform's content through the generated interfaces designed by other users (e.g., developers).

How Much Do Open Source Interface Engines Cost?

Open source interface engines are typically offered as free software, meaning that the cost to acquire one is usually nothing. However, due to their flexibility and customization capabilities, these powerful tools can require an investment in time and resources to install and configure. Depending on the complexity of your integration needs, you may need additional support or services such as consulting fees or specialized expertise. Additionally, most open source projects require ongoing maintenance and upkeep which could incur some costs. Finally, some companies offer proprietary paid versions of interface engines with enhanced features such as scaling capacity or technical support offerings. It's important to evaluate your particular needs when considering the total cost associated with an open source integration tool.

What Do Open Source Interface Engines Integrate With?

Open source interface engines can be integrated with many different types of software. For example, they are often used to facilitate the integration of back-end systems and databases. They can also integrate with customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, operating system software, web applications, mobile device applications and communications protocols. In addition, open source interface engines are compatible with a wide range of development frameworks such as .NET and Java, making them versatile tools for application developers. Furthermore, certain open source tools provide real-time data streaming support that allows other applications to access ongoing data updates from connected sources automatically. All of these features allow businesses to easily combine their existing systems and create more efficient workflows across multiple platforms.

Recent Trends Related to Open Source Interface Engines

  • Increased Use: The use of open source interface engines is on the rise. Open source engines are becoming popular among developers, who appreciate the cost savings and flexibility that open source software can offer.
  • Rising Popularity: Open source interface engines are gaining popularity due to their ability to quickly and easily integrate with different platforms, allowing for easier development and maintenance of applications.
  • Improved Security: Open source interface engines are designed with security in mind, making them a safe choice for projects that must be secure from hackers.
  • Scalability: Open source interface engines are designed to be scalable, meaning they can be deployed across different environments, allowing users to take advantage of the same features regardless of platform.
  • Cost Savings: Open source interface engines are typically free or significantly less expensive than commercial software packages, resulting in cost savings for companies.
  • Ease of Use: Open source interface engines are generally easier to use than commercial packages, giving developers more control over the design and features of their applications.
  • Increased Support: As open source interface engines become more popular, the number of support options available to developers has increased, making it easier for them to get help when needed.
  • Improved Performance: Open source interface engines often offer improved performance compared to commercial packages, allowing for faster development and deployment of applications.

Getting Started With Open Source Interface Engines

Getting started with using open source interface engines is relatively easy. The first step is to choose an open source engine that meets your needs. You can use search engines or browse through developer forums to find the right tool for you. Once you’ve chosen the right engine, you will need to download and install it on your computer or server. This usually requires downloading a package of libraries, documentation, and tools specific to the engine you have chosen.

After installation, familiarize yourself with how the interface works by going through the documentation provided by its developers. Most good open source engines come with adequate information on how to use them efficiently, such as tutorials and detailed explanations of features and capabilities that may not be obvious at first glance. Once you feel comfortable navigating around your chosen engine’s user interface, it’s time to start building interfaces for your application or website.

Start small at first. Create simple web pages using HTML and CSS before adding more complex elements like JavaScript/jQuery components which allow for more dynamic content organization & display. If your engine allows for scripting language support (i.e.: Ruby), utilize it as well in order to better customize your site experience, if necessary. Most modern open source engines have fairly comprehensive API offerings enabling users to do nearly anything they desire within their browser screenspace without needing additional software or services installed online or onsite systems (like databases).

Finally, once all desired features are implemented according to specifications; debug & test thoroughly. Make sure all available features work correctly in multiple browsers (some require extra resources) and across different operating system platforms too; so that all applicable user-base demographics can access & fully exploit everything offered by each interface created. After an interface passes all tests & verifications, it is ready to be deployed live.