Distributed CAD Systems: A New Integration Metaphor
Distributed CAD Systems: A New Integration Metaphor
- What does it mean to “buy” a CAD Tool or System?
- How does one keep up with new tools, models & methodologies?
- What about a dynamic, distributed CAD system?
• Standard network protocols as
integration interface
• Scripting languages to create
dynamic front-ends
• Integrate & evaluate quickly
• Easy for new companies to enter
market
• Lease model makes more sense
for high-end tools
• Proprietary issues still a major
roadblock!