Cimmetry Systems, Inc., developer of Visualization, Collaboration and Markup solutions announces today the inclusion of 2D and 3D Solid Edge format support in its AutoVue viewing application.

AutoVue now fully supports the Solid Edge design package, allowing users to View and Markup Solid Edge models and drawings natively i.e. with no need for conversion. Models can be manipulated in three dimensions, spun, rotated and sectioned and assemblies can be exploded. Precise measurements can be taken and the user can, at a click of the mouse, navigate between a model and its related drafts.

The interface is intuitive and straightforward yet is extremely versatile and customizable. AutoVue is also available in a thin-client Java version, allowing users equipped with only a Web browser to access their Solid Edge files over the Internet.

AutoVue supports over 200 engineering and business formats, including Acrobat PDF, TIFF and HPGL. AutoVue integrates with EDM, PDM and ERP systems as well as ASP and e-business portals.

Coming from a pillar of the 3D community such as Unigraphics Solutions, and based on its own considerable merits as a cost-effective, powerful design solution, Solid Edge is gaining momentum among users of design applications” said Alain Danik, Manager of Business Development at Cimmetry Systems. “But what if you're not a design professional and still need access to the design data created in Solid Edge, say from the shop floor, who do you turn to for an easy to use, easy to implement way of getting out from under the mountains of printouts” There hasn't been a truly satisfactory answer to that question, until now. Draft file support, model file support, parts and assemblies, precise measurements, sections and cut-throughs, redlining on draft files, you get it all from Cimmetry's AutoVue, and you get it only from Cimmetry's AutoVue,” Danik said.

We’re impressed with AutoVue’s ability to open Solid Edge draft files directly,” said Bill McClure, director of the Solid Edge line of business at Unigraphics Solutions Inc. From management to the shop floor, this technology can be a true benefit for our customers.

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