You can download a demo version of PLM2C which retains the full functionality of the product except that the source PL/M file length is limited to 100 lines and the number of INCLUDE files is limited to one. It can be activated to a fully functional version when you acquire a license and send your “site code” to Alternative Solutions. The “site code” is displayed when you invoke PLM2C as follows:

plm2c -L License

and then choose Authorize in the displayed menu. Please refer to the file “License.txt” or “License.doc” (a Word 6 document) or “License.pdf” in the PLM2C directory after unzipping the downloaded file.
(Important note: Users with a license to previous versions should not download and replace their version with version 1.4 due to incompatibilties of the licensing software. This is the only change with respect to version 1.3.5)

Download the plm2c.zip file. When extracted with an unzip utility it creats a “plm2c” directory with the following sub-directories:

• BIN – contains the Plm2c executable
• CONFIG – contains examples of the needed configuration files
• REGISTER – contains he “Register” program for registering PLM2C
• DOC – Plm2c user manual and the description of the Plm2c translator advanced features. Another document summarizes Plm2c specifications and limitations.
• EXAMPLES – Contains two additional sub directories: PLM – with PL/M short programs illustrating the non trivial translations discussed in the documentation mentioned above, and some additional examples. C – a subdirectory which contains the corresponding translated files.

It is highly recommended that you have a look at the ‘EXAMPLES’ sub directory to see the translation examples right after installation. It will help you get an immediate appreciation of the state of the art of this translator. Download PLM2C now.