Updated 2006-03-21 06:13:49 ▲

A compiler/obfuscator tool (for source protection) originating in the TclPro suite of Tcl development tools. Software compiled by this application is not, in general, faster than software not so compiled. While called a compiler, the function performed is more intended to provide a slight deterrent to application users who might inadvertently (or intentionally) modify an application in such a way to cause it to cease working.

There are several common questions relating to procomp. Perhaps people could fill in the answers here?

  • Why does procomp (from TclPro) keep asking me about a license? I thought it was free?
  • How do you build procomp?
  • Does a program build with procomp run faster?
  • If I have a Tcl program that in script form can run on any platform, and then I build it with procomp, am I able to execute the resulting file on any platform?

An updated variant of this application is part of ActiveState's Tcl Dev Kit (doc [1]), the company's commercial successor of TclPro.

This variant provides a GUI for easy access to the tools features. It is also integrated with TclApp, the starkit-based tool for wrapping and rapid and easy deployment.

The files generated by this tool can be loaded by the package tbcload.

Does a program build with procomp run faster?

No.

[ Category Application | (Source Protection) ]