Validation Testing Laboratory User's Guide. National PDES Testbed Report Series

摘要

Product Data Exchange Using STEP (PDES) is the United States activity supporting the Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data (STEP), a proposed international standard for product data representation and exchange. The document is a quick reference for those using the Validation Testing Laboratory of the National PDES Testbed. It is not intended for those wishing to learn about the tools in the Testbed but is rather for those who already have a working knowledge of the programs and terminology. The Testbed was initiated in 1988 under the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Defense Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) program. A major goal of the Testbed is to provide technical leadership in a national effort to implement a complete and useful specification for the exchange of product data. The specification must be designed to meet the needs of U.S. industry and the CALS program. The National PDES Testbed supports and actively participates in the international effort to develop (STEP).