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January 2007

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Schott Systeme Innovate with Graphical Project Management

Stemming from requests for a graphical method of organising project information, without the need for databases and dedicated project management software, German CAD/CAM developer Schott Systeme is providing its users with 'Graphical Project Management'.

At the heart of the software lies their CAD/CAM package 'Pictures by PC' and 'Business Graphics' module. Simple but powerful, the software enables all types of project documents such as job orders, design drawings, engineering change notes and product catalogues to be graphically linked to a project 'structure' graphic. Providing an instant overview of a project and related documents, these 'structure' graphics can depict anything from a rough project plan, to complete ISO 9000 procedures, with the graphic itself being automatically generated from simple checklists.

Then with the easy transportation of project information in a 'neutral' format being a firm requirement, Schott Systeme have developed the 'world's first' linked PDF format. In short, their software will not only automatically find all the project documents that have been linked, but will in addition pack these* into a single PDF document complete with the project structure graphics. Ideal for customer presentations and visits, the project structure can then be followed and the linked project documents found, all within the PDF itself.

See example project - http://www.schott-systeme.com/en/newvideoCAMproject-en.htm

* see Schott Systeme website for supported formats

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