CMstat Corp. delivers major new PDM enhancement -- the PDM industry's first user-defined screen customization that doesn't require programming.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 24, 1996--CMstat Corp., which pioneered the automated CM/PDM industry starting in 1986, has shipped the first CM/PDM system that supports user-defined screen customization. This new feature allows users to tailor and customize the CMstat system without complex programming. Every screen in the CMstat V5 system can be configured by the user to match the specific needs of a project, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. CMstat's chief technology officer, Fred Forester. "CMstat users can tailor their screens to include the unique terms and nomenclature nomenclature /no·men·cla·ture/ (no´men-kla?cher) a classified system of names, as of anatomical structures, organisms, etc. binomial nomenclature of the project they're working on. Data can be added to the screens and unwanted data can be hidden as desired," he explained. Forester spoke at a news conference during Kalthoff Fall '96 in Chicago. "Screen customization can be done by any system administrator who has permission to make the changes," Forester said. "It's an easy task which does not require advanced programming skills." The screen customization feature supports different screen presentations for each project group within a company. Thus, the CMstat system can be tailored for use by different groups for different purposes. In 1988, CMstat was the first company to offer pre-configured off-the-shelf CM and 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 solutions that could be used right out of the box without time-consuming programming and setup. "We're committed to making the CMstat System flexible and easy to use," Forester added. "If a PDM system is difficult to install and configure, it doesn't get used. If it can't be customized to match the user's unique needs, it's not as efficient." With headquarters in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , CMstat develops integrated business applications that help organizations maintain control of their products and processes. CMstat's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , the CMstat V5 System, is used by commercial, government and military organizations worldwide. Applying its extensive domain expertise, CMstat also provides comprehensive consulting services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" in configuration and change management, requirements definition, implementation planning Operational planning associated with the conduct of a continuing operation, campaign, or war to attain defined objectives. At the national level, it includes the development of strategy and the assignment of strategic tasks to the combatant commanders. , training, systems integration and data migration. According to industry analysts at the Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. , D.H. Brown and Associates, and the Institute of Configuration Management, CMstat is one of the world's most successful providers of configuration management and change management systems, providing the most advanced and most complete pre-configured, off-the-shelf solutions. More information about CMstat is available at http://www.cmstat.com on the World Wide Web, via e-mail at info@cmstat.com, or by telephone at 619-552-6660 -0- NOTE: CMstat is a registered trademark of CMstat Corp. CONTACT: CMstat Corp., San Diego Kurt Barnhart, 619/552-6660 kurt@cmstat.com (e-mail) |
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