UGS has a vision of seamless exchange of digital models across enterprises, between different disciplines, using different MCAD applications from different vendors. The concept is known as Parasolid Pipeline and the means of exchange is the Parasolid solid model stored in the open XT file format. Multiple data conversions using IGES and STEP can result in loss of geometry and other inaccuracies. The end-user is left to pick up the pieces and bear the cost. Exchange of Parasolid XT files is 100% reliable. Parasolid is also the industry's most reliable recipient of data imported from other formats. Its unique Tolerant Modeling technology recognizes data anomalies and works reliably by compensating for them. Parasolid Pipeline is also supported by the ability to save parts in the formats of previous versions so that Parasolid-based applications in an enterprise do not need to use the same version of Parasolid. The value of Parasolid Pipeline to end-users is increasing rapidly as more and more leading MCAD vendors market Parasolid based applications.

This value can be expressed as reduced time, cost and risk of data corruption during product development. It can also be expressed as a new capability - the capability to iterate quickly between many different applications to optimize a design without fear of data corruption.

The value to vendors of joining the Parasolid Pipeline is also compelling as enterprises build their MCAD strategies around Parasolid Pipeline and end-users refuse to accept random data corruption.

To further the vision of Parasolid Pipeline as the industry standard for seamless data exchange, UGS has published the Parasolid XT file format.

For a free copy of the Parasolid XT file format, contact us.