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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 02, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2011
Steven Eugene Bumbalough, Arlington, TX (US);
Chris Arps, Allen, TX (US);
Alex Vinckier, Destelbergen, BE;
Karel Vinckier, Deurle, BE;
Kris Riemslagh, Evergem, BE;
Santiago Burbano, Cumbaya, EC;
David Tims, Staffordshire, GB;
Steven Eugene Bumbalough, Arlington, TX (US);
Chris Arps, Allen, TX (US);
Alex Vinckier, Destelbergen, BE;
Karel Vinckier, Deurle, BE;
Kris Riemslagh, Evergem, BE;
Santiago Burbano, Cumbaya, EC;
David Tims, Staffordshire, GB;
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are described for providing a model map for workflow integration from concept to production. The apparatus may receive a file in a first format, produce a mapped file from the file in the first format, and provide for conversion of the mapped file from the mapped format to a second, different format. The file in the first format may be supported by a first application, such as an architectural design application, a design engineering application, or a production specific application. The file in the second format may be supported by a second application, which may include an architectural design application, a design engineering application, or a production specific application. In this way, a file in the first format that is only operable on the first application may be converted to a file in the second format that is operable on the second application.