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Software Development and Consulting Services
Scotland Software provides software development and consulting services to suit your needs.
Select an option from the list below to read more about how we can help you, or contact us with your requirements.

• General Information
• Software Development
• Adobe GoLive Development
• AppleScript Development
• REALbasic Development

Note: Because software development projects are very specific and must be tailored to each client,
the information available here is of a general overview nature. Please contact us to discuss the details
of your specific requirements. We will be happy to provide estimates based on your specifications.

 

Software development costs are based on a competitive standard hourly development rate.
Minimum development time costs apply, dependent on the nature of the development project.
We regret that we cannot accept speculative work.
Source code is available at an extra charge for application development projects; contact us
to discuss your needs.

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Software Development

Most computer users have felt the need for a customized software application at some point. Perhaps the available packages
lack specialist features you require, or aren't available for your platform. Perhaps the application you need simply doesn't
exist. Or perhaps you require RAD (Rapid Application Development) services, for prototyping of applications or user
interface concepts. In all of these situations and more, a bespoke software application may not only be the most efficient
solution - it's very likely also the most cost-effective. Scotland Software provides development services for bespoke
software applications according to your needs.

We have recently reorganised our services model to focus on Mac OS X (Cocoa) development. Cocoa is an application
environment and set of development frameworks for fully native Mac OS X applications, and offers many benefits to your
business:

Mac OS X is increasingly being recognised as the platform of the future, combining the Macintosh user experience and interface with
the stability and power of Unix. Cocoa applications represent the best use of the many powerful technologies on the Mac OS X platform,
and there's never been a better time to gain a serious foothold in the famously loyal Macintosh user base. Let Scotland Software bring
your concept to life on Mac OS X.

Development services include testing and debugging, documentation in PDF format, and appropriate graphic design
for application icons and similar images.

Additional optional services include installer development, additional software help systems (online assistance, HTML help),
integration with other applications, extensibility, and more. Depending on location, staff training may also be available.

Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

Examples of our software development work on various platforms:

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Adobe GoLive Development

Adobe GoLive is a major commercial web-authoring and site management environment from Adobe Systems. Since version 3,
GoLive has supported the creation of Actions; encapsulated JavaScript routines to add advanced functionality to your web pages,
using an easy to understand interface.

With the advent of GoLive 5.0, the application's extensibility reaches new heights, allowing rich customization of the interface
and working environment, and automation of tasks. If you need to add GoLive support for your company's new web technology,
or automate or improve your authoring workflow, GoLive Actions or Extensions can make it happen.

Scotland Software provides development services for custom Adobe GoLive Actions and Extensions.

Supported platforms for Actions are:

Development services include testing and debugging, documentation in PDF format, and appropriate graphic design
for Action icons, Extension dialog graphics and similar images.

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AppleScript Development

If you need to automate your workflow, or move data efficiently between applications, or use the features of multiple
applications to get the job done, AppleScript can provide a solution. With literally hundreds of mainstream Mac OS
applications supporting AppleScript, the potential for developing solutions to even the most complex of work problems
is enormous.

Our AppleScripts page, including many of our AppleScripts available for free download.
Our AppleScript tutorials and information page.
Our FaceSpan utility applications: Comments and Dialogs.
(FaceSpan is an AppleScript application development environment)
Many of our scripts and tools are featured on websites such as MacScripter.net and the AppleScript Sourcebook.

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REALbasic Development

REALbasic, from REAL Software, is a very popular application development environment on the Macintosh platform.
REALbasic is extensible in a number of ways, and developers often find the need to add functionality not available in the
basic package. When your application absolutely must have a certain feature, but time constraints or otherwise make it
impossible to develop the feature in-house, we can help.

Scotland Software provides REALbasic class/module/plugin development services for REALbasic developers. We are
appreciative of, and sensitive to, the licensing needs of REALbasic developers, and will work with you to find appropriate
solutions to fit your business model.

Development services include testing and debugging, and documentation in PDF format.

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