Fall 2007: Technology

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Adobe - Adobe Acrobat 3D Increases Productivity

Corel - Vista Ready

Wacom - Bamboo and Bamboo Fun

Communicate and collaborate more securely with the complete PDF solution for 3D design

Adobe® Acrobat® 3D software empowers CAD, CAM, and CAE users to convert virtually any CAD file to a highly compressed 3D PDF file to enable 3D-based collaboration and CAD data interoperability.

Increase engineering productivity by sharing Adobe PDF files containing precise geometry and product manufacturing information with users of free Adobe Reader® software to mark up 3D designs, or leverage Adobe PDF files for downstream manufacturing processes without having to buy CAD translators.

Original CAD format: SolidWorks 2007
Original file size: 49MB Compression factor: 395
See how to more securely share 3D design data containing precise geometry in a highly compressed Adobe 3D PDF file.

Click here to visit Adobe's website for full details

Corel's Vista Guarantee

Corel is committed to delivering Vista-compliant products to customers and partners who have upgraded to the latest Windows operating system.

Vista-compliant updates for Corel's major product lines have already been launched, and plans to achieve Vista compliance will be added in new versions of our other products.

Will my Corel software work with Windows Vista?

By downloading a free update to your select Corel products you can be assured your software will be Vista compliant. Some of our other products will have Vista compliance added in new versions. The table below provides specific information about your Corel product and Windows Vista.

Click here to visit Corel's website for full details and downloads

Bamboo and Bamboo Fun - NEW!

Bamboo is a new category of pen tablets that help everyday people convey their ideas more clearly. With the natural feel of pen-on-paper, Bamboo and Bamboo Fun plug into your computer and make it quick and easy for you to get your point across.

Whether you're preparing a slide presentation or making a unique collage of your favorite photos, Wacom's newest line of pen tablets gives you more control with patented pen technology that puts the ability to personalize your work right in your hands.

Jot notes by hand.
Mark up documents.
Sign your name.
Make sketches and doodles.
Handwrite email.

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