AutoVue integrates with PTC's Windchill system

Cimmetry Systems, developer of Viewing, Markup and Collaboration solutions, announces the integration of their flagship product, AutoVue with PTC's Windchill systemThe integration will allow Windchill users to make use of AutoVue's extensive viewing and markup capabilities from within their web-based collaboration solution. The product innovation process requires the review and management of many documents from many sources, often in differing formats.This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 27 October 2000 at 8.00am (UK)Related storiesVisualisation software supports Office XPCimmetry Systems has announced that the new release of their AutoVue family of products for Windows and Java (version 15.4 c1) includes native support for Microsoft's Office XP suite of applicationsVisualisation software supports VisioCimmetry Systems has announced that the new release of the AutoVue family of products (version 15.4 c1) contains native support for Visio 2000 and 2002These multiple formats can be difficult to view without owning a copy of the authoring application.AutoVue resolves this issue by providing Viewing and Markup capabilities for over 200 office, engineering and graphics formats.Using a web browser, users can view documents and drawings located in the Windchill repository.Users can then create markup files for those drawings and save them in the repository.Markups are automatically associated with the master document and added to the workflow.'Improving the workflow cycle within any organization is a daunting task.' said Brian Strasser, Business development manager at Cimmetry Systems.'Our AutoVue integration with Windchill can help facilitate this process.' Strasser went on to say that 'Windchill users now have the ability to natively view and annotate various document types all within the Windchill environment.This functionality will help reduce the time needed during the document review and approval process.' Windchill is a leading collaboration solution for the manufacturing industry, providing support and streamlining communication through all phases of the product life cycle.AutoVue provides visual access to documentation regardless of its format.The integration of these two products provides a winning combination for engineers, by allowing for the management of their documents, drawings and models while providing multiple format support and extensive markup capabilities.AutoVue supports both 2D and 3D formats including AutoCAD, MicroStation, CATIA, CADKEY, HPGL, CGM, TIFF, CALS, PDF, MS Office, Mechanical Desktop, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, SolidDesigner, Solid Edge and STEP and many more. • Cimmetry Systems: contact details and other news• Email this article to a colleague• Register for the free Engineeringtalk email newsletter• NEW Send a comment on this story to the Editor• Engineeringtalk Home PageRelated Business NewsHonda Racing F1 Team to Develop......2008 Formula One Car Using Solutions From IBM. Ibm today announced that the Honda Racing F1 Team will develop and manufacture its 2008 Formula One car with the help of IBM software and services.Agile Announces General Availability of its......Latest Agile 9.2 Release. Agile Software Corporation , a leading provider of product lifecycle management solutions, today announced the general availability of its latest version of the Agile 9.2 product line.Sap Challenges Oracle On Plm When Oracle acquired product lifecycle management provider Agile Software last month it opened up a new front in its war with SAP. SAP has now returned fire with the release of its PLM roadmap.Sap Unveils Road Map For Extended Product Lifecycle Management Furthering its commitment to deliver business value via innovation, SAP AG (NYSE: SAP ) today unveiled its road map for the SAP(R) Product Lifecycle Management (SAP PLM) application, which will help companies successfully address two dominant business trHow SAP plans to beat Oracle......in PLM software market. Sap argues that businesses interested in product-lifecycle management software don't have the time to wait for Oracle to get its integration story together.