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HOW YOU CAN JOIN

To join the CAx-IF interoperability testing forum, the following requirements need to be met:

  • Have at least a prototype STEP translator, i.e., an implementation of a postprocessor (STEP import) and/or a preprocessor (STEP Export) based on either AP203 or AP214.

  • Have public Internet access - all syntax and structure checking of STEP files is conducted via web browser and all of our file exchanging is done via secure ftp. E-mail is used extensively for issue discussion and communication of statistics.

  • Sign a nondisclosure agreement - This agreement states that neither we (PDES, Inc. and ProSTEP iViP) nor you (the participant) will release/publish/discuss any vendor-specific results from the testing. It is this agreement that has led to the unprecedented cooperation among CAx vendors in the forum.

  • Either be a PDES, Inc. Member or be sponsored by one, OR be a ProSTEP iViP Member.

  • Attend scheduled STEP Interoperability Testing meetings (approximately three per year), where we discuss testing results, identify issues, and develop resolutions (these meetings alternate between Germany and the U.S.).

  • Participate in conference calls (approximately 4 per year).

  • Actively collaborate in STEP Interoperability Testing.

For more information on CAx Implementor Forum, send email to:
CAX-INFO-L@CAX-IF.ORG

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