Even with the fastest connections, those services that work over the Web or have you upload files for analysis are hindered by the fact that accessing even the slowest local hard disk is still faster than communicating over the speediest network. Now let's look at some of the ASPs available today, broken down by different areas of application. Postscript, HPGL, CGM, Monochrome TIFF, CALS, BMP, JPEG and publishing formats such as Interleaf and FrameMaker are some of the formats that can be downloaded. In cases where files cannot be sent over the Web due to file size, tape and CDs are available options. Theorem Solutions also offers healing and has a licensing policy for using its software in-house.
Pricing is based on the size of the file and includes healing time.
Larger files obviously cost more, but also include more repair time. This means all of the intelligence that was built into the model can be preserved, as opposed to being lost or having to be recreated by those receiving the file. If something doesn't check out correctly, then TTI engineers will get involved to check and fix the problem. Featureless solids are also available in the AutoCAD, IGES or STEP formats. All resulting models, not just those that may have a problem, are checked by an engineer before they are ready for download.