Intergraph Kicks Off ISA EXPO/98 Activities.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1998--Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :INGR) today kicked off activities at the ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. EXPO/98 conference and exhibition. Intergraph and its strategic partner Aspen Technology Aspen Technology (NASDAQ: AZPN) provides software and professional services to the manufacturing and process industries which allows companies to model, manage, and control their operations. AspenTech was founded in 1981 by MIT professor Dr. , Inc. (NASDAQ:AZPN) are demonstrating the front-end engineering and design (FEED) benefits of integrating their respective process plant life cycle software. Events include release of Intergraph SmartPlant(TM) Explorer 2.0, a Web-enabled plant data access solution, and technology previews of upcoming products, SmartPlant P&ID and Imagineer Imagineer may refer to:
Intergraph is demonstrating instrumentation-related software offerings, such as the fully-integrated Plant Design System (PDS (1) (Processor Direct Slot) A single expansion slot on certain, early Macintosh models that was used to connect high-speed peripherals as well as additional CPUs. Providing a channel directly to the CPU, the PDS coexisted with NuBus slots on some models. (TM)) 2D schematic solutions, including Instrument Data Manager (IDM (1) See identity management. (2) (Integrated Device Manufacturer) A company that performs every step of the chip-making process, including design, manufacture, test and packaging. Examples of IDMs are Intel, AMD, Motorola, IBM, TI and Lucent. ), Piping and Instrumentation Diagram A piping and instrumentation diagram/drawing (P&ID) is defined by the Institute of Instrumentation and Control as follows:
abbr. personal flotation device ), as well as WireWorks(TM) electrical design software. Fisher Controls (booth 4406) and Flowserve (booth 4512) are hosting Intergraph representatives who are demonstrating the vendors' respective FIRSTVUE and Performance! valve analysis, sizing, and selection software integrated with Intergraph IDM. Intergraph Releases SmartPlant Explorer 2.0 Intergraph launched its 2.0 version of SmartPlant Explorer(TM), a Web-based data access and reporting solution that can reduce by 30 to 40 percent the time users spend searching for and reporting on plant-related information. SmartPlant Explorer is aimed at instrumentation and plant engineers, designers, project managers, purchasing and maintenance personnel - anyone who needs access to Intergraph Plant Design System (PDS(TM)) data and related information throughout the plant life cycle. Users can quickly access and report on P&ID and Instrument Data Manager information from PDS as well as related data such as specification sheets and equipment lists from non-Intergraph systems. Based on the Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. browser and integrated with Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities. , SmartPlant Explorer requires virtually no training. SmartPlant P&ID Creates Intelligent Schematics The SmartPlant P&ID sneak preview highlights Intergraph's data-centric, rule-based design solution that creates intelligent P&IDs and related schematics while building a comprehensive database for the plant life cycle. For instrument, process and other design engineers, as well as plant engineers, operators and maintenance personnel, SmartPlant P&ID is scheduled for first quarter 1999 release. The software significantly cuts design and modification time and increases accuracy through the use of design rules, automatic checks, drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. symbols, and redlining Identifying text that has been changed in a word processing document by displaying it in a special color, for example. It allows the original author of the text or other users to see ongoing revisions. The term comes from manual editing where a red pen is used to mark up the pages. features. SmartPlant P&ID helps users improve design quality, data consistency and standards compliance through quick access to supporting engineering data. Using Microsoft automation, SmartPlant P&ID interfaces with upstream process solutions, such as Aspen Zyqad(TM), and with downstream design solutions, such as Intergraph PDS. The software also interfaces with line-of-business systems, customers' in-house applications, and third-party component selection, analysis and material control applications. Imagineer Technical Streamlines Process Industry Design Workflows The Imagineer Technical 3.0 technology preview focuses on the benefits of streamlined 2D tasks specifically for document-centric process industry design and engineering workflows. The 3.0 version, slated for release late this year, will help users reduce design cycles from weeks to days. The parametric design and dimension-driven geometry of version 2.0 have been extended with industry-standard content and schematic functionality specifically for the process industries. Imagineer Technical 3.0 schematic drawing features include intelligent drag and drop behavior, parametric symbols with programmable behavior; associative connectors; and symbol libraries and templates for quickly and easily creating PFDs, P&IDs, electrical diagrams and other drawings. A cost-effective parametric 2D alternative to traditional CAD, Imagineer Technical is compatible with AutoCAD and MicroStation data. Users can view the data as a reference file or save the data in either file format to maintain the value of investment in existing CAD programs. OLE integration enables users to drive parametric designs from Microsoft Excel and to perform complex engineering calculations with MathSoft MathCAD 7. ISA EXPO/98 Expects 40,000 Attendees The ISA EXPO/98 conference and exhibition continues through Thursday at Astrodome as·tro·dome n. A transparent dome on the top of an aircraft, through which celestial observations are made for navigation. Noun 1. USA, where 40,000 attendees are expected. ISA is the international organization for measurement and control for the process and manufacturing industries. Intergraph Background Information A computer industry pioneer, Intergraph Corporation provides comprehensive engineering, mapping/GIS, and IT solutions for the process and building, utilities and transportation industries, and local and national governments. For desktop or enterprise solutions, Intergraph offers software, computers, support, consulting, and training services. Industry analysts consistently rank Intergraph as a top solutions provider in the markets the company has served for three decades. Visit www.intergraph.com for more information about Intergraph Corporation and www.intergraph.com/pbs for details on instrumentation and plant design solutions. Intergraph and the Intergraph Logo are registered trademarks and SmartPlant, PDS, and Imagineer are trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Zyqad is a trademark of Aspen Technology, Inc. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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