Released on = July 31, 2007, 11:48 pm

Press Release Author = Deelip Menezes

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Panaji, Goa - 31st Jul, 2007 - SYCODE today launched nine
new file import and export add-ons for Alibre Design.

\"Alibre Design is slowly but steadily making inroads into the CAD software industry.
These add-ons are part of our effort to help Alibre Design communicate with other
CAD applications and processes in an efficient manner", explains Deelip Menezes,
owner of SYCODE. "We have been receiving requests from Alibre Design users related
to reading and writing of mesh formats. We are glad that we could fulfill some of
them."


Press Release Body = The nine add-ons include five import and four export add-ons.
The file import add-ons are:

(1) STL Import for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
read Stereolithography (.stl) files. This is particularly useful to Rapid
Prototyping service beureaus who wish to modify STL files and do not have access to
the original NURBS model. STL Import for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can
be downloaded from http://www.sycode.com/products/stl_import_ad/index.htm.

(2) OBJ Import for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
read Wavefront (.obj) files. Users of other CAD software such as Maya can export
their models to the OBJ file format which can then be brought into Alibre Design
using this add-on. OBJ Import for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can be
downloaded from http://www.sycode.com/products/obj_import_ad/index.htm.

(3) 3DS Import for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
read 3D Studio (.3ds) files. 3DS is a common file format used to web sites that
offer 3D model data on the internet. Using this add-on users will be able to get
this data into Alibre Design. 3DS Import for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and
can be downloaded from http://www.sycode.com/products/3ds_import_ad/index.htm.

(4) 3DM Import for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
read mesh data from Rhinoceros (.3dm) files. Alibre Design has a 3DM file import
option. However meshes in a 3DM file are ignored across the translation. This add-on
removes this limitation so that users are able to read even mesh data into Alibre
Design. 3DM Import for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can be downloaded from
http://www.sycode.com/products/3dm_import_ad/index.htm.

(5) PLT Import for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
read HPGL Plot (.plt) files. This add-on comes in handy to read legacy CAD data
which is available as plot files only. Moreover the PLT file format is is sometimes
used as a file translation format between various CAD applications. PLT Import for
Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can be downloaded from
http://www.sycode.com/products/plt_import_ad/index.htm.


The file export add-ons are:
(1) OBJ Export for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
write Wavefront (.obj) files. Users of other CAD software such as Maya can
efficiently collaborate with Alibre Design users using this add-on. OBJ Export for
Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can be downloaded from
http://www.sycode.com/products/obj_export_ad/index.htm.

(2) 3DS Export for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
write 3D Studio (.3ds) files. Rendering and animation software have the ability to
read 3DS file. Users can use this add-on to share their design data with such
software without having to part with the NURBS model. 3DS Export for Alibre Design
is priced at 195 USD and can be downloaded from
http://www.sycode.com/products/3ds_export_ad/index.htm.

(3) 3DM Export for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
write Rhinoceros (.3dm) files. Although Alibre Design can read 3DM files, it cannot
write 3DM files. This add-on removes this limitation by enabling Alibre Design to
write out mesh data to 3DM files. 3DM Export for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD
and can be downloaded from http://www.sycode.com/products/3dm_export_ad/index.htm.

(4) DXF Export for Alibre Design: This add-on gives Alibre Design the ability to
write AutoCAD (.dxf) files. Alibre Design has a DXF file export option, but it is
limited to 2D drawings only. This add-on allows Alibre Design users to export 3D
data as polyface meshes, 3d faces, lines or points in an AutoCAD DXF file. OBJ
Export for Alibre Design is priced at 195 USD and can be downloaded from
http://www.sycode.com/products/dxf_export_ad/index.htm.




About SYCODE

SYCODE develops cutting-edge software solutions for Computer Aided Design (CAD).
These solutions are in the form of standalone applications or plug-ins that work
inside major CAD systems such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk VIZ, Autodesk
3D Studio MAX, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Maya, Alibre Design, Rhinoceros, Surfcam,
IntelliCAD, etc.

SYCODE also designs, develops and implements customized software solutions for
companies worldwide. The customized solution may be a standalone application working
closely with the client\'s existing CAD application or a plug-in to the CAD
application.



About Alibre Design

Alibre Design is a powerful, easy and affordable 3D parametric solid modeling
software from Alibre Inc. Alibre offers businesses of all sizes in every major
industrialized country a range of 3D CAD software solutions for design and
manufacturing challenges. Their customers build everything from simple fixtures and
tooling to extremely complex products in industries such as aerospace, automotive,
and industrial machinery.

Alibre Inc supplies full-featured 3D design applications, responsive on-demand
support, and a rich set of training materials at a value unmatched by comparable
solutions on the market. Their goal is to provide 3D CAD based on a company's need -
not on its budget.




Web Site = http://www.sycode.com

Contact Details = Company: SYCODE
Address: S1/116, Nova Cidade Complex, NH 17, Alto Porvorim, Goa - 403521. India
Email: info@sycode.com
Phone: +91 9822689298
Fax: +91 832 2416615
Contact: Deelip Menezes