Actify's Software Developers Kit Allows Developers to Incorporate Visualization Into Their Applications.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2003 New SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). Gives Developers And Systems Integrators The Ability To Customize The View, Measure, Markup and Share Functionality Of CAD Visualization Actify Inc., the leader in client-server design visualization and collaboration solutions for the high tech, industrial automation and discrete manufacturing industries, today announced the Actify SDK, a new software developers kit which gives developers and systems integrators the ability to customize the view, measure, markup and share functionality of CAD visualization. Application developers can also use the Actify SDK to incorporate visualization into their own applications. The Actify SDK enables companies to integrate Actify technology easily with such existing data management systems as PDM (1) (Product Data Management) An information system used to manage the data for a product as it passes from engineering to manufacturing. The data includes plans, geometric models, CAD drawings, images, NC programs as well as all related project data, notes and , PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design , ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. , CRM (Customer Relationship Management) An integrated information system that is used to plan, schedule and control the presales and postsales activities in an organization. , and SCM (1) (Software Configuration Management, Source Code Management) See configuration management. (2) See supply chain management. . The SDK includes COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. (Component Object Model) objects to create .3D view-only files from native CAD designs, and an ActiveX component supporting native Windows applications or Web-based applications. Manufacturers can also create applications that export dimensions and parts directly to an ERP system or database and designers can create customized solutions for auditing and tracking comments and changes. "Our new SDK will greatly increase the number of third party developers able to customize their own CAD visualization applications," said Randy Ochs, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Actify. "This will allow manufacturer's suppliers and system integrators to imbed im·bed v. Variant of embed. imbed Verb [-bedding, -bedded] same as embed Verb 1. the functionality of Actify SpinFire Professional 2003 into their own industry niche applications." "According to Philippe Hammond, director of R&D at Processia Solutions, "Actify's SDK allows developers to easily integrate CAD visualization into just about any application, and has made our VPMViz (3D web portal to Enovia.VPM VPM Vibrations Per Minute (engineering) VPM Vampire Princess Miyu (anime) VPM Video Port Manager VPM Virtual Product Management VPM Ventroposteromedial VPM Voice Processing Module ) more powerful and more user friendly. The flexibility of the Actify SDK has allowed us to integrate only the needed components in our .NET application. Thanks to Actify, we have been able to deliver a `best of breed' solution in a short period of development." To support this new capability, starting in late September, Actify will be providing free worldwide developer workshops. Actify partners and customers can use the Actify SDK to create and integrate many different types of applications, including: -- PDM Integration - Creates and distributes updated .3D files when designs are checked into the system -- BOM Integration - Automatically imports BOM's into ERP systems -- Design Comparison - Automatically compares different designs based on changes in components parts -- Online catalogues - Puts compressed 3D models in online displays -- RFx Integrations - Includes secure versions of designs for quoting and supplier collaboration -- Collaboration - Integrates and tracks viewing, comments and design changes -- MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) Software that provides real time access to plant activities that include equipment, labor, orders and inventory. An MES integrates the data with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems so that management has complete control of Integration - 2D and 3D work instructions for both maintenance and production -- Animation Tools - Animated CAD based tutorials and work instructions A subscription to the Actify SDK gives developers access to leading edge CAD Visualization technology, robust documentation and sample applications, and professional support and networking. Pricing & Availability The Actify SDK is available immediately with subscriptions starting at $2500 annually. About Actify Founded in 1996, Actify Inc. is the award-winning leader of client/server CAD viewing solutions for the discrete manufacturing industry in North America. Actify's flagship SpinFire product line provides the lowest total cost of ownership with the highest scalability in quoting, estimating and manufacturing applications in its class. The Actify SpinFire solution is sold through authorized distributors and Value Added Resellers in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Privately held, Actify is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and is funded by Tierra Del Orro. For more information contact Actify at 415.227.3800 or visit www.actify.com |
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