Spatial Advances CAD Interoperability and 3D Modeler to Drive CAD/CAM/CAE Innovation

Latest Release Furthers Customer-Centric Strategy with Open,
Wiki-based Documentation
BROOMFIELD, Colo.--(Business Wire)--
Spatial Corp., a leading provider of 3D software components for
technical applications, today announced availability of 3D ACIS(R)
Modeler and 3D InterOp Suite Release 19 (R19). The latest release of
the technology-leading geometric modeling kernel and multi-CAD
interoperability components delivers key capabilities for developers
bringing innovative products to market across a wide range of
industries using 3D applications.

The release includes the first version of Spatial's Product
Documentation in wiki-format. Modeled on Wikipedia, Spatial's fully
accessible, on-line documentation puts new technical information at
customers' fingertips and provides an additional forum through which
customers contribute ideas that influence Spatial's product
development.

"R19 includes new functionality we requested from Spatial to
enhance our CMM application. We have been working with the pre-release
version and have been very pleased with the capabilities and quality
of the release. We plan to aggressively introduce this version in the
upcoming release of NeuroMeasure," commented Dr. Sang-Kyu Lee, Dukin
Senior Research Engineer. "We really appreciate the way Spatial
partners with us to understand our customer needs and then delivers
the component technology we need to meet their needs and remain ahead
of our competition."

3D Modeler Advancements

R19 provides the foundation for the recently introduced
industry-targeted components--EDA 3D Analysis Suite for accelerating
development of 3D analysis tools in EDA applications and 3D Springback
for the pressed metal tooling industry--and includes the following
modeler advancements:

New functionality and Enhancements:

-- Additional large radius blending support

-- Improved feature retention during modifications

-- More agile local operations (LOPs) handling with increased
performance

-- Sheet body offset function

-- New APIs for improved workflows

-- Expanded "tolerant-hot" Boolean capabilities for improved
handling of imported data

-- 3D edge offset for CMM applications

-- Fixed-axis sweep option to simulate 2.5-axis milling paths in
CAM applications

-- Supported on a wide variety of 32- and 64-bit platforms

For a complete list of functionality see the R19 ACIS Release
Notes.

Expanded 3D CAD Interoperability

Since the previously released version, the 3D InterOp Suite has
added two new products, support for the latest CAD versions and
additional data exchange.

New CAD Support

-- Generic Inventor Reader

-- Generic SolidWorks Reader

Advanced CAD Interoperability

-- SolidWorks 2008 files

-- Inventor 11 assembly files

-- Parasolid 20.0 files

-- CATIA V5 flag notes (ACIS/Generic CATIA V5 Reader
Manufacturing Option)

-- ACIS assembly format (import/export monolithic ASAT files)

-- Additional Pro/E PMI display information

-- Reading assemblies from sub-folders (CATIA V5, SolidWorks)

For a complete list of 3D InterOp R19 new functionality see the
Release Notes.

Also announced today is the availability of General Geometric
Constraint Manager (GGCM), a next-generation, fully variational 3D
constraint manager licensed from ALS Geometric Software, SA. The
software component includes non-linear equation solving technology
that solves configurations in assembly management, part design, curve
and surface editing, and smooth and kinematic motion simulation that
cannot be solved by other known methods. The 3D constraint manager
offers superior solvability, performance and flexibility, and is fully
extensible and ideal for leading CAD/CAM/CAE applications.

Improved Documentation for Rapid Searchability

With R19, Spatial ACIS and InterOp documentation and Tutorials are
openly available on-line and in Wiki format. The new documentation
includes wiki-based Technical Articles with information on terms,
definitions, concepts, techniques, and Reference material with
information on the code architecture supplied in HTML format. The new
documentation offers improved searchability to readily find specific
entries, easier navigation and new content.

"R19 strengthens Spatial's technology offering in the traditional
CAD/CAM/CAE markets. These customers drive our development efforts in
emerging areas such as geometry editing. R19 also delivers on our
commitment to enhance CAD interoperability. Since we provide the 3D
InterOp and 3D ACIS Modeler, Spatial is uniquely positioned to address
translation issues with CAD applications," stated John Alpine, Spatial
VP of Research and Development. "Our proven technology, coupled with
top-notch support and professional services offerings, enables our
customers to deliver innovative new products and capabilities more
rapidly."

Upcoming R19 Webcast

Spatial Product Management will provide an overview of R19 on
Tuesday, July 29, at 9:00 a.m. MDT (15:00 UTC). Please register here.

Evaluation Program

R19 and related components are available for free evaluation.
Request forms are available on the company's website.

About Spatial

Spatial Corp. is a leading provider of 3D software components for
technical applications across a broad range of industries. Spatial's
3D modeling, 3D visualization, and 3D interoperability technologies
and Professional Services help application developers deliver
market-leading capabilities, maintain focus on core competencies, and
reduce time-to-market. Spatial 3D components have been adopted by some
of the world's most recognized software developers, manufacturers,
research institutes, and universities. Headquartered in Broomfield,
Colorado, Spatial has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, China, and
the United Kingdom. For more information, please visit Spatial's Web
site or contact Spatial by email at info_spatial@3ds.com or by phone
at 303-544-2900.

Spatial Corp.
Cyndi Dyas, 303-544-2906
cyndi.dyas@3ds.com

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