C++Builder XE2

C++Builder XE2 is a visual, Rapid Application Development (RAD) environment for C++. C++Builder XE2 comes with a powerful ANSI/ISO C++ compiler and an advanced Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for rapid development. The IDE has numerous productivity enhancing features including a drag-and-drop Visual Component Library (VCL) with over 250 reusable classes/components, an advanced debugger, support for multiple databases and much more. C++Builder XE2 is packed with new features including new platform support for Mac OS X, FireMonkey™ - a powerful application platform for building 100% CPU and GPU native apps, LiveBindings - to connect any UI element, vector or 3D object to a data source, DataSnap connectors for mobile platforms and much more.

Get 20% off C++Builder XE2 until 29 June 2012 if you buy with 1 year of maintenance

If you purchase or upgrade to C++Builder XE2 with one year of maintenance, you can get 20% off until 29 June 2012. Plus you'll get priority beta access to upcoming C++Builder releases.

This offer is available on C++Builder XE2 Professional, Enterprise and Architect editions only.

Simply select the edition you require and the appropriate maintenance, or contact us for more information.

Buy or upgrade to Delphi XE2 or C++Builder XE2 and get RAD Studio XE2 for just £69

If you buy/upgrade or already own Delphi XE2 or C++Builder XE2 you can get RAD Studio XE2 for just £69 until 29 June 2012. RAD Studio XE2 includes both Delphi XE2 and C++Builder XE2 along with Embarcadero Prism and RadPHP.

Buy online now or contact us for more information.

Terms and conditions: the RAD Studio edition purchased must match the existing Delphi/C++Builder edition e.g. Pro - Pro. Valid to 29 June 2012. Other T+C's may apply.

Product Variants

Name	Price
Starter - Named User Licence - ESD UK ONLY	£140.86	Add to basket
Starter - Named User Upgrade (From any other C++ or Windows developer tool or IDE) - ESD UK ONLY	£105.15	Add to basket
Ultimate - Named User Licence - ESD UK ONLY	£2,124.86	Add to basket
Ultimate - Named User Upgrade (From 2009-XE versions of C++Builder, Delphi or RAD Studio) - ESD UK ONLY	£1,416.58	Add to basket
C++Builder XE2, Professional - Named User Licence - ESD UK ONLY - Academic	£70.43	Add to basket
C++Builder XE2, Enterprise - Named User Licence - ESD UK ONLY - Academic	£212.29	Add to basket
C++Builder XE2, Architect - Named User Licence - ESD UK ONLY - Academic	£282.72	Add to basket
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What's new in C++ Builder XE2

Deploy to Windows and Mac OS X

Create applications for Windows and Mac
Develop and debug native 32-bit Windows and OS X applications

Stunning HD applications with FireMonkey™

Rich GPU-based HD scalable vector UIs
Maximum resolution on any device
GPU powered 3D graphics and effects

Easily control UI styling

Stylised VCL and FireMonkey UIs without coding
Customise included styles or create your own

No-code hardware effects

Over 50 built-in GPU powered effects in FireMonkey
Apply multiple simultaneous effects
Non-destructive

Put your data and logic in the cloud

Run your business logic and data access in your own private cloud or Amazon EC2
Works with Amazon and Azure cloud data

Visualise live data

New LiveBindings let you connect any data source to any VCL or FireMonkey user interface or graphic element
LiveBindings also include expressions, giving you incredible power and flexibility to build “dynamically” calculated and updated bindings

And much more...

DataSnap connectors for mobile platforms
C++ audits and metrics
FastReport reporting tool
Updated versions of bundled tools including InterBase, InstallAware, AQtime, TeeChart, IntraWeb, CodeSite and IP*Works

Which edition is right for you?

C++Builder Features	Architect	Ultimate	Enterprise	Pro	Starter*
Integrated Development Environment and Compilers
High productivity integrated visual development environment (IDE) with UI designers, code editor, Code Insight, build and debugging tools	X	X	X	X	X
Embarcadero RAD C++ Compiler (bcc32) 6.40 for Windows	X	X	X	X	X
New! Embarcadero RAD C++ Compiler (bcc32) 6.40 for Mac OS X	X	X	X	X
Advanced IDE features including refactoring, unit testing, remote debugging	X	X	X	X
Bundled tools for reporting, logging, source control, web, installs	X	X	X	X
Bundled FinalBuilder special edition for build automation	X	X	X
Libraries and Components
New! FireMonkey rich HD and 3D application platform for Windows with visual components for creating user interfaces, database access and more	X	X	X	X	X
New! FireMonkey rich HD and 3D application platform for Mac OS X with visual components for creating user interfaces, database access and more	X	X	X	X
VCL Win32 based framework with hundreds of visual components for creating user interfaces, database access and more (components vary by edition)	X	X	X	X	X
Advanced components for reporting, charting, internet	X	X	X	X
VCL source code to modify and customize the included components	X	X	X	X
Dinkumware STL, Boost C++ libraries, TR1 support	X	X	X	X	X
Database, Cloud and Multi-Tier Architecture
Local connectivity to InterBase via dbExpress and InterBase Express	X	X	X	X	X
Local database connectivity to MySQL with dbExpress	X	X	X	X
Database drivers with remote server connectivity for leading databases and ODBC	X	X	X
DataSnap middleware for building multi-tier applications and mobile connectors	X	X	X
Cloud computing with Amazon and Microsoft Windows Azure	X	X	X
Full two-way UML modeling, full set of code audits and metrics	X	X	X
Fast SQL database development, database change management, SQL profiling, and SQL tuning with DB PowerStudio ® , Developer Edition		X
Database modeling and design with ER/Studio Developer Edition	X
Licensing
Indie license for hobbyists and getting started					X
Full commercial development and deployment license	X	X	X	X
AppWave network licenses available	X	X	X	X
Earlier version access to licenses for C++Builder 6 and 2007-XE	X	X	X	X

* The Starter Edition supports limited commercial deployment. The Starter Edition may be used by individuals until any revenue from sold applications or components exceeds $1,000 USD or by companies with five or fewer employees whose total annual revenue does not exceed $1,000 USD. The Starter Edition is also limited to 5 simultaneous users within a network.