Nov 13, 2001
�The decision to include ODB++(X) support in our products was made due to its widespread adoption throughout the electronics industry as a de-facto standard for data exchange between design and manufacturing, of design data relating to PCBs and Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCAs),� said Brian Strasser, Business Development Manager at Cimmetry. �Valor has dedicated its technical resources to supporting Cimmetry in the development and testing work to ensure that a robust and fully proven solution is brought to the market.�
�Valor, as initial inventor of the ODB++ format, is pleased to see the market leader in Visualization solutions support the rapidly emerging XML version, ODB++(X).� said Julian Coates, VP of Corporate Marketing at Valor. �Valor fully supports Cimmetry�s strategy of providing powerful Visualization and Collaboration capabilities to the EDA and ECAD communities.� Coates continued saying �Valor and Cimmetry have agreed to work very closely with each other to deliver viewing of ODB++(X) documents within Cimmetry's AutoVue technology.�
AutoVue allows users to view and markup over 200 different 2D/3D ECAD, MCAD, engineering and office document formats from a single interface. Users will now be able to open their ODB++ files within AutoVue, view them, mark them up, and save their annotations as separate associated files without altering the original document.
ODB++(X) support will be available in the 15.5 release of Cimmetry�s AutoVue family of solutions.
About Cimmetry
Cimmetry Systems Inc. is the recognized technology pioneer and market leader in the area of Visualization and Collaboration software tools for the MCAD, ECAD, AEC, engineering, manufacturing and office automation markets. AutoVue for Java integrates with many ASPs and e-business Portals. Cimmetry's viewing and markup products are strategically designed to integrate seamlessly with Document Management (DM, EDM), Workflow, Product Data Management (PDM), and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems either directly or through the Web.
Cimmetry's flagship product, AutoVue, is sold worldwide and available in many languages. AutoVue is the premier enterprise wide viewing and markup package, providing native file support for more than 200 formats including 2D / 3D CAD, raster, vector, office and graphics. Visit Cimmetry on the World Wide Web at http://www.cimmetry.com.
About Valor
Valor Computerized Systems [Neuer Markt: VCR] is a global leader in providing business productivity tools throughout the design-through-manufacturing electronics supply chain. Valor is a public company listed on the Neuer Markt of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company's powerful software tools, based on ODB++, the Valor-funded data format that has quickly become the format of choice for high-level data exchange, ensure the rapid transfer of optimized data from design through manufacturing. Enterprise 3000 DFx system for physical design verification, Trilogy 5000 for assembly and test engineering, and the unique Valor Parts Library on-line data service are utilized by designers and engineers to deliver enhanced productivity, higher yields, shorter cycle times and increased product quality. All Valor products are sold and supported by a worldwide network that includes global subsidiary offices, VARs and OEM channels. More information about the company can be found at http://www.valor.com.
For more information please contact:
Cimmetry Systems
Derek Gold
Cimmetry
Tel: +1 (514) 735-3219
derek_gold@cimmetry.com
Valor Corporate
Cathryn Hage
Pentacom Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1242 525205
cathryn.hage@pentacomagency.com
Valor North America
Chris Hyder
Valor Computerized Systems, Inc.
Tel: +1 (949) 586 5969
chris.hyder@valor-us.com
Valor Europe
Sharon Graves
PentaCom Public Relations
Tel: +44 (0)1242 525205
sharon.graves@ pentacomagency.com
Valor Far East
Ofer Shofman
Valor Computerized Systems
Tel: +(852) 2731 6108
ofer@valor.com
