PDXpert PLM 2008 Edition Introduces XML Data Export, Vista Compatibility
New
Release Improves Performance and Search Capabilities, Is Simpler to Manage
CASTLE ROCK, Colorado, October 30, 2007 -- Active Sensing, Inc. (ASI) today
released PDXpert® PLM 2008 Edition product lifecycle management software,
which has been improved to further meet the unique requirements of growing
companies.
PDXpert 2008 implements the open PLMX™ (Product Lifecycle
Management eXchange) file format for data export, which is optimized for
exporting part data and bills of materials to downstream ERP systems. The
standards-based PLMX data file combines XML-based product properties with
related CAD and other product data files which are compressed ("zipped")
into a simple and flexible package that can be exchanged with supply chain
partners.
Using the built-in support for XML transformation ("XSLT")
documents, PDXpert 2008 can now export ERP-compatible files directly from
the PLM system without intermediate software translators. PLMX data can also
be transformed into other commonly-used file formats such as Microsoft®
Office Excel® XLS and CSV text. Customized reports can be added to PDXpert
2008 by combining PLMX data with XML-based Report Definition Language
Client-side (RDLC) directives. ASI can meet customers' ERP import and
reporting requirements through a new service to create specialized XSLTs and
RDLCs.
The new PDXpert 2008 software also improves its already
easy to use Google™-like search algorithm by indexing a richer set of part,
document and change attributes. Overall application performance has been
improved with faster item loading and a streamlined object data model. New
administrative features simplify application management through an improved
"hands-off" self-installation; server-side workflow email settings; software
updates using client-side auto-detection, download and installation; and
Microsoft Vista™ compatibility.
ASI's product website, BuyPLM.com, continues to offer a
simple alternative to the typical PLM software experience. BuyPLM.com
provides immediate access to product literature; free, fully-functional
evaluation software via download; helpful user guides and on-line training
videos; attractive no-haggle pricing; and flexible perpetual- and
subscription-based licensing alternatives. Questions are answered by a
friendly, knowledgeable support team.
A complete single-user PDXpert 2008 system can be licensed
for just US$999, and volume discounts reduce licenses to as little as US$499
per user; annual maintenance is optional. An all-inclusive subscription
license costs as little as US$25 per month, well below ASP-hosted PLM
systems. The PDXpert PLM 2008 Edition is available now at the www.BuyPLM.com
website.
About Active Sensing, Inc.
Since 1994, Active Sensing, Inc. (ASI) has been providing
affordable product management solutions for manufacturing companies around
the world, from start-ups to the Fortune 500. Unique in the PLM industry,
ASI strives for a simple, no-hassle PLM experience with fully-functional
evaluation systems that can be downloaded and tried prior to purchase;
published prices and discounts; choice of perpetual or subscription
licenses; simple installation; and straight-forward application
administration and simple user interface.
For more information, please visit their website
www.BuyPLM.com, send an email inquiry to SalesInfo
ActiveSensing.com
or, in the U.S., call toll-free 800-9-BUY-PLM (international:
+1-720-862-3001).