Prescient Technologies' New DesignQA Version 2.1 for CATIA Assures Better Product Quality.BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 1998--Prescient Technologies, Incorporated today introduced DesignQA(tm) Version 2.1 for CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. (R), an application that allows companies to improve their design processes, enhance efficiency, and cut lead time to market by incorporating quality assurance into their CATIA design process. The newest release of Prescient pre·scient adj. 1. Of or relating to prescience. 2. Possessing prescience. [French, from Old French, from Latin praesci Technologies' intelligent engineering software product works collaboratively with CATIA, the industry-leading three-dimensional solids-based CAD system from Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. . DesignQA works to reduce cycle time by providing constructive feedback early in the design process. Preventing and eliminating modeling errors, which are often the source of many time consuming delays in the product development process, is one of the key benefits of the product. It also provides an interactive and effective manner to continuously educate and assist CATIA users in implementing an organization's standard practices which assures improved efficiency and a consistent implementation of the CATIA system. DesignQA Version 2.1 for CATIA represents a substantial advance in functionality and operation over the prior release. Major enhancements include a dozen new quality tests, a spell check utility, improved batch processing (1) Performing a particular operation automatically on a group of files all at once rather than manually opening, editing and saving one file at a time. For example, graphics software that converts a selection of images from one format to another would be a batch processing utility. with correction, a quality rating system to measure and assess the quality of a model against standards, and an administration module which runs outside of CATIA. Also new is an improved plug-in capability that allows for the configuration of a custom plug-in quality test as if it were a part of the standard product. DesignQA works to implement CATIA design standards Design standards Specifications of materials, physical measurements, processes, performance of products, and characteristics of services rendered. Design standards may be established by individual manufacturers, trade associations, and national or , from identifying unnecessary geometry to correcting naming conventions. Pre-configured with over 90 design quality tests to analyze the overall integrity of the model data, DesignQA streamlines the entire product development process by teaching all CAD users to create more reusable design models early in the design process. Working both as a quality assurance advisor and a training tool, DesignQA recommends and implements corrective steps. The CATIA user will create better designs in less time with the early insight and model improvement capabilities provided by DesignQA. "DesignQA streamlines the entire product development process by promoting best practices and ensuring the implementation of consistent design standards; this frees the engineers to spend more time creating better designs," stated Gavin Finn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prescient Technologies, Inc. DesignQA is flexible and is designed to be easily configured for company-specific standards and project guidelines. Configurable features such as passing vs. failing criteria, customized error messages DOS and Windows error messages are listed individually in this database by the message that is displayed when they occur. See also DOS error messages and Application Error.  , and the ability to turn on/off certain tests and define groups of tests, all provide the flexibility required to be easily used by all levels of design engineers for any design project. DesignQA Version 2.1 represents the new standard in CATIA model quality. With its configurable, visual feedback, automatic correction options, context specific standards, Quality Rating System, and HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. and URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. interfacing, it is an efficient tool for automating and auditing model quality standards. With the improved plug-in capability, the application of the product to support an organization's unique requirements is virtually limitless. Prescient Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Stone & Webster, Inc., is the leading developer of intelligent design and manufacturing software The following list of software modules are the manufacturing components of Baan's ERP (BaanERP) system, acquired by SSA Global in 2003 and subsequently by Infor at the end of 2006. It is listed here because it provides a comprehensive overview of the required software. See MES. solutions for applications in discrete manufacturing Fabricating products by assembling components and subsystems into larger systems. The automated assembly line is the prime example of discrete manufacturing such as in the making of automobiles, household appliances and computer systems. , aerospace, automotive and other global mechanical design markets. Prescient Technologies operates globally through a series of international partners and has U.S. offices in Boston, Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Ft. Lauderdale, and Detroit. For more information visit Prescient Technologies' web site at www.PrescientTech.com, call (617)589-2737 or send email to info@PrescientTech.com. -0- DesignQA(tm) is a trademark of Prescient Technologies, Inc. CATIA(R) is a registered trademark of Dassault Systemes. CONTACT: Prescient Technologies, Inc. Carl Derry, 617-589-2755 carl.derry@prescienttech.com |
|
||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion