Autodesk strengthens data management strategy; acquires Sirlin Corp.SAUSALITO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 1994-- Strengthening its strategy to develop a broad data-management product family, Autodesk today announced AutoCAD(R) VQ software, which lets users query and view (read-only) AutoCAD(R) drawing files, and the acquisition of Sirlin Corporation, a private developer of data access technology. AutoCAD VQ, in conjunction with Sirlin's product line and technology, bring data access capabilities to Autodesk's data-management product line. Autodesk research revealed that, for each CAD CAD: see computer-aided design. (Computer-Aided Design) Using computers to design products. CAD systems are high-speed workstations or desktop computers with CAD software. engineer in a typical customer enterprise, nearly a dozen nontechnical individuals need access to AutoCAD files. AutoCAD VQ is designed to let these end-users read and query AutoCAD files quickly and easily. AutoCAD VQ software, a high-end, customizable query tool, also incorporates AutoCAD Data Extension(TM) 1.0 (ADE), which permits sophisticated querying and red lining of AutoCAD drawings. A complementary developer product, the AutoCAD VQ Developers Kit, is also available as of today. This Kit lets independent application developers use familiar AutoCAD development tools to build powerful custom applications, which can then be used to create a simple graphical interface See GUI. that helps nontechnical users easily query AutoCAD drawings and associated databases. Sirlin Corporation is a developer of "viewing" technology which can be used directly by end-users or by software developers. By incorporating such viewing capabilities, Autodesk is extending access to its industry-standard products to many more customers. Autodesk has already incorporated the Sirlin viewing technology into its Autodesk WorkCenter(TM) technical document and workflow The automatic routing of documents to the users responsible for working on them. Workflow is concerned with providing the information required to support each step of the business cycle. management system. Autodesk plans to enhance the technology and to use it in future products. These products will form a complete family of data management products with a unified core. By using the same core technology throughout the product line, Autodesk will provide users with a consistent graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to . Also, by employing a proven technology, Autodesk can more quickly develop and deliver advanced data management products to customers. "Autodesk now boasts a strong set of data access tools based on a common core," noted Robert Carr
 It has been suggested that First-party developer, Second-party developer be merged into this article or section. in the CAD industry." Sirlin's technology lets end-users view and query files from applications such as AutoCAD, the world's leading design and drafting software. Software developers will be able to enhance their applications by embedding 1. (mathematics) embedding - One instance of some mathematical object contained with in another instance, e.g. a group which is a subgroup. 2. (theory) embedding - (domain theory) A complete partial order F in [X -> Y] is an embedding if the viewing capabilities into new programs. This component technology acquired from Sirlin also complements Autodesk's current Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and ) component technology offerings, which include HOOPS(R), a graphics development system, and the Autodesk Cyberspace Coined by William Gibson in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," it is a futuristic computer network that people use by plugging their minds into it! The term now refers to the Internet or to the online or digital world in general. See Internet and virtual reality. Contrast with meatspace. Developer Kit, a virtual reality toolkit. Autodesk will honor Sirlin's current customer contracts. All of Sirlin's current products will be sold through Autodesk's OEM Sales Group. The OEM Sales Group was created to manage the licensing of Autodesk core technology components. AutoCAD VQ software operates with AutoCAD Release 12 and is available worldwide from Autodesk's Authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: Resellers at a suggested retail price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) of $US 995. Authorized Developers obtain the AutoCAD VQ Developers Kit directly from Autodesk Developer Marketing. AutoCAD VQ for AutoCAD Release 13 will be announced at a future date. Sirlin Corporation has been developing and marketing data access technology for six years. Its employees are now Autodesk employees. Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of design automation software and the fifth largest PC software company in the world. The company develops, markets, and supports a family of design automation and professional multimedia software and component technologies for use on personal computers and workstations. A global company since its founding in 1982, Autodesk markets products in 115 countries and 18 languages. Autodesk shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ACAD ACAD Academy ACAD Academic ACAD AutoCAD (design/drafting development software by Autodesk) ACAD Acadia National Park (US National Park Service) ACAD Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease . For more information on Autodesk, please call 415-332-2344 or type GO ADESK on CompuServe(R). -0- Note to Editors: Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, AutoCAD and HOOPS are registered trademarks, and AutoCAD Data Extension and Autodesk WorkCenter are trademarks, of Autodesk, Inc. CompuServe is a registered trademark of H&R Block. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Autodesk Inc. Andrew Mackles, 415/491-8778 |
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