Eye on Integration (CAD/CAM Systems)

Communication appears again on converters' most wanted lists, especially in connection with graphic file formats. Michael Collins, president of Collins & Associates and developer of Rules! CAD software for Ashlar-Vellum, observes CAD/CAM users most want "… to have the ability to communicate with other programs/file formats." He also believes ease of use and Web accessibility are key priorities in choosing a CAD/CAM system.