CAD for non-CADs. Visio 2000 Technical Edition carries more
than 4,000 SmartShapes -- elements designed to behave in drawings like walls, pipes,
valves, pumps, and other real-world objects. Data can even be stored in shapes, or they
can be linked to databases or spreadsheets. Technical Edition reads and writes DWG files
from AutoCAD (v2.5 thru R14 and 2000) and IntelliCAD, as well as Bentley Systems DGN
files. Visio Corp, 2211 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. 206-956-6000. http://www.visio.com
Circle 420.
Application development. ODYSEE Development Studio version 3.0
offers a component-based architecture in a drag-and-drop environment for application
development. The software can be downloaded directly from the company's Store Front at
their web site, with on-line debugging and optimization. Included is ODYSEE-wrap, an
easy-to-use tool for integration of C/C++ functions. BrainTech Inc, Unit
#102- 930, West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3N4 Canada. 604-988-6440.
Technical data management. DesignGroup, a change management
software for technical applications, has integrated with Plot Station, a network plotting
software from eQuorum. Technical documents will be available for printing without need to
launch CAD programs, and project and accounting data will be easier to capture, track and
report. The package supports multiple file formats, printers, plotters and networks. Motiva
Software Corp, 12651 High Bluff Dr, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130. 888-MOTIVA1.
Electrostatic plotter. The Ringdale 1235C electrostatic
network plotter is designed for CAD, imaging and reprographics departments with A-, B- and
C-size plot requirements. It prints over 10 C-size copies per minute at resolutions of up
to 400 dpi on plain paper, film, vellum and other media. There is an internal network card
that supports 10/100baseT, with data transfers of up to 100 megabits per second. Ringdale
Inc, 8305 Hwy 71 W, Austin, TX 78735. 512-288-9080.
Large flat-screen monitor. The Brilliance 181AS offers an 18.1
in. LCD screen on a small footprint. Joining the company's 15 in. unit, the 181AS uses
active matrix TFT LCD technology for clear, high-contrast, flicker-free images and
excellent performance. Viewing angles are 160 degrees horizontal and 115 degrees vertical,
and the backlight is rated for 30,000 hours. The base works with arm or wall mounting. Philips
Electronics, 64 Perimeter Center East, PO Box 467300, Atlanta, GA 31146-7300.
877-835-1838. www.philips.com Circle 425.
Design "Toolbox." Toolbox/SE for general mechanical
design and Toolbox/MB for mold base design have passed certification tests for use within
SolidWorks. SE comes with advanced hole types, hardware, steel sections, plus a groove
feature for adding snap rings and o-rings. MB creates complete mold bases as constrained
assemblies through selection of vendor, style, size and plate thickness. CIMLOGIC
Inc, 402 Amherst St, Ste 203, Nashua, NH 03063. 603-881-9918. http://www.cimlogic.com Circle 423.
CAD for non-CADs. Visio 2000 Technical Edition carries more
than 4,000 SmartShapes -- elements designed to behave in drawings like walls, pipes,
valves, pumps, and other real-world objects. Data can even be stored in shapes, or they
can be linked to databases or spreadsheets. Technical Edition reads and writes DWG files
from AutoCAD (v2.5 thru R14 and 2000) and IntelliCAD, as well as Bentley Systems DGN
files. Visio Corp, 2211 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA 98121. 206-956-6000. 
Application development. ODYSEE Development Studio version 3.0
offers a component-based architecture in a drag-and-drop environment for application
development. The software can be downloaded directly from the company's Store Front at
their web site, with on-line debugging and optimization. Included is ODYSEE-wrap, an
easy-to-use tool for integration of C/C++ functions. BrainTech Inc, Unit
#102- 930, West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC, V7P 3N4 Canada. 604-988-6440.
Technical data management. DesignGroup, a change management
software for technical applications, has integrated with Plot Station, a network plotting
software from eQuorum. Technical documents will be available for printing without need to
launch CAD programs, and project and accounting data will be easier to capture, track and
report. The package supports multiple file formats, printers, plotters and networks. Motiva
Software Corp, 12651 High Bluff Dr, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92130. 888-MOTIVA1.
Electrostatic plotter. The Ringdale 1235C electrostatic
network plotter is designed for CAD, imaging and reprographics departments with A-, B- and
C-size plot requirements. It prints over 10 C-size copies per minute at resolutions of up
to 400 dpi on plain paper, film, vellum and other media. There is an internal network card
that supports 10/100baseT, with data transfers of up to 100 megabits per second. Ringdale
Inc, 8305 Hwy 71 W, Austin, TX 78735. 512-288-9080.
Large flat-screen monitor. The Brilliance 181AS offers an 18.1
in. LCD screen on a small footprint. Joining the company's 15 in. unit, the 181AS uses
active matrix TFT LCD technology for clear, high-contrast, flicker-free images and
excellent performance. Viewing angles are 160 degrees horizontal and 115 degrees vertical,
and the backlight is rated for 30,000 hours. The base works with arm or wall mounting. Philips
Electronics, 64 Perimeter Center East, PO Box 467300, Atlanta, GA 31146-7300.
877-835-1838. www.philips.com Circle 425.
Design "Toolbox." Toolbox/SE for general mechanical
design and Toolbox/MB for mold base design have passed certification tests for use within
SolidWorks. SE comes with advanced hole types, hardware, steel sections, plus a groove
feature for adding snap rings and o-rings. MB creates complete mold bases as constrained
assemblies through selection of vendor, style, size and plate thickness. CIMLOGIC
Inc, 402 Amherst St, Ste 203, Nashua, NH 03063. 603-881-9918.