VALENCIA, CA - March 18, 2002-Solid Concepts, Inc., the leading supplier of integrated 2D/3D View and Markup software, announced today the immediate availability of Version 2002 of the SolidView® family of low-cost, view and markup solutions that enable non-CAD users to easily view and evaluate complex designs. The SolidView family of products includes SolidView/Lite, a free 3D CAD viewer, SolidView, SolidView/Pro, and SolidView/Pro RP.
Version 2002 includes several new enhancements designed to facilitate the deployment of SolidView as an enterprise-wide viewing solution. Chief among these enhancements is the new Directory Watch Server feature that automatically converts native CAD data into SolidView's highly compact Solid File eXchange (SFX) format. SFX files can be viewed and measured using the free SolidView/Lite software available from
www.solidview.com.
"With our 2002 version, companies can make up-to-date 2D and 3D design information available to everyone involved in the product development process," said Ray Bradford, senior vice president of Solid Concepts. "SFX files can be posted on the Internet or company intranet and are easily viewed and measured with our free SolidView/Lite viewer. As a result, everyone can have access to the latest CAD data, without the need for a CAD system."
In addition to the new batch conversion features, other new features in version 2002 of SolidView include:
· Auto Update - This new feature enables SolidView users to automatically update their copy of SolidView over the Internet.
· SolidView/Pro Paint - This feature allows users to apply colors to surfaces, faces, triangles, and objects
· Latest CAD interfaces - SolidView 2002 includes support for the latest versions of SolidWorks, SolidEdge, Pro/E, AutoCAD and other popular CAD systems
Special upgrade pricing for existing SolidView/Pro and SolidView/Pro RP users is available through May 31, 2002. For details, please visit
www.solidview.com.
Potential customers can download a free trial copy of any SolidView product at www.solidview.com.
About Solid Concepts
Solid Concepts Inc. is the leading supplier of third-party software for the rapid prototyping industry and is a recognized leader in rapid prototyping and manufacturing. Founded in 1991, the Company has enjoyed tremendous growth, fueled by a commitment to service and constant technical innovation. Solid Concepts Inc. is a privately held corporation headquarted in Valencia, California. Additional information on SolidView and Solid Concepts can be obtained from
www.solidconcepts.com.
SolidView is a registered trademark of Solid Concepts Inc.