CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
17 May 2005
Product News
Alias Announces DirectConnect for SolidWorks and Alias ImageStudio
Alias® announced its DirectConnect for SolidWorks® software release during the SolidWorks World Northern Europe event. Alias DirectConnect for SolidWorks allows Alias ImageStudioT software to transform SolidWorks 3D data into high-quality, photo-realistic images for design evaluation, presentation, and promotion.
Alias ImageStudio is a software tool for creating professional quality, rendered images from 3D data. A designer can create finished, realistic rendered images within hours of installing ImageStudio, and can take immediate advantage of the extensive library of materials and rendering environments delivered with the software. The Alias ImageStudio visualization features complement the capabilities of SolidWorks for designers with more demanding aesthetic communication requirements.
Alias DirectConnect for SolidWorks enables Alias ImageStudio to directly import 3D models in the SolidWorks native file format. The tight integration of the DirectConnect technology provides a convenient and "loss-less" data flow between SolidWorks and ImageStudio.
"Compatibility with leading 3D CAD systems is a key part of our commitment to our users who constantly strive for better design and increased productivity. The design process simply does not have room for data exchange issues," commented Bob Bennett, general manager of product management at Alias. "We have partnered with SolidWorks for the last 12 months to ensure that compatibility of data using DirectConnect for SolidWorks is robust, consistent and user-friendly."
"Our policy has always been to make high-quality 3D solid modeling tools available at affordable costs," said Brian Houle, manager, Solution Partner Program at SolidWorks. "Alias ImageStudio is available at a price point that makes photo-realistic rendering and presentations a possibility for everyone. We are pleased that this data integration has occurred between the two companies."
Alias DirectConnect for ImageStudio will be available June 15, 2005, and is included at no charge with Alias ImageStudio. Information and free trial software can be found at http://www.alias.com/imagestudio or visit Alias at SolidWorks Europe, booth number 20.
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