ASTOC Benefits for users and management

Using an ASTOC-based approach to assembler conversion projects offers considerable benefits to a wide audience of software professionals. Not only IT managers and project leaders will benefit from its capabilities for efficient recovery, programmers will also appreciate its power and performance in cutting short the many tedious examination and conversion tasks.

• ASTOC provides high-speed conversions.
  Aside from tool set-up, configuration and the user-assisted definition phases, all ASTOC steps are automated. Even iterative optimizations are self-running. Your conversion delays are reduced to the absolute minimum.

• ASTOC reaches exceptional conversion ratios.
  On average, ASTOC succeeds in converting more than 80% of assembly code out of the box. And once your system has been tuned, automatic conversion ratios of 95% and higher are no exception. Just imagine how much time you can save with this...

• ASTOC performs structure translation.
  No line-by-line translation! Your code will shrink considerably because ASTOC generates real C code constructs. Every optimizing step eliminates specific assembly language features and subsequently performs intelligent construct recognition. Other conversion tools produce bulky 1:1 C code that is even less manageable than it was before.

• ASTOC-generated code that looks like real C code.
  Because IT IS real C code. Clean and clear C code aids programmers in understanding and maintaining programs after conversion. And ASTOC can format source code according to any company guidelines for style and structure. Because of its excellence in this area, C programmers often prefer the generated code above manually rewritten versions.

• ASTOC converts and documents at the same time.
  Upon request, ASTOC produces all recovered functional knowledge and embeds it in the correct places in the generated C code. With proper C-language retraining, former assembly language programmers will feel right at home in their rejuvenated applications.

• ASTOC gradual testing reduces risks.
  Because of the file-by-file approach and the interface integrity, ASTOC allows for in-site testing of converted sources amongst active assembler modules. Do not wait until everything is converted. Convert gradually and Test early. The experience gained will almost certainly make subsequent conversions easier and quicker.

To summarize these important benefits: By using ASTOC as central conversion platform, small and large projects finish in a shorter time with better quality, less risks and easier maintenance. Your assembler applications receive a new future with functional enhancements and a chance to attach to modern technology and cost-efficient products.