Learn about STEP and the EXPRESS data specification language

The following training classes are conducted on a regular basis:

Class 1: Management introduction to STEP

Develop an understanding of the concept of the STEP standard and the business benefits; be introduced to the EXPRESS data definition language; and learn about application protocols.

Class 2: Introduction to the EXPRESS language (ISO 10303-Part 11)

As part of STEP, the EXPRESS data definition language has a key position for defining all parts of the standard that are targeted at implementation. This class gives a well balanced introduction to the language and the objective is to give the student basic knowledge about EXPRESS data models.

Class 3: EXPRESS / SDAI / EXPRESS-X Implementation Course

This class gives a well balanced introduction to implementation methods and the objective is to make the student able to interface existing or new applications with STEP, and learn to make use of the SDAI and EXPRESS-X functionalities.

All our classes include examples and hands-on experience, and we also welcome discussions about problems and topics pertaining to your organization. For further information about these and related topics, please visit our web site Training or contact us at epmtech@jotne.com

PowerPoint courses

These courses form a starting point for learning about the ISO 10303 standard and provide some guidelines on how to get started with implementations. The information is available as PowerPoint presentations and can be downloaded directly from the web at Training

Books to read on STEP- and EXPRESS-related topics:

D. Schenk & P. Wilson (1994), Information Modeling the EXPRESS Way, Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-508714-3

J. Fowler (1995), STEP for Data Management, Exchange and Sharing, Technology Appraisals. ISBN 1 871802 36 9

K. Al-Timimi & J. MacKrell (1996), STEP: Towards Open Systems, CIMdata. ISBN 1-889760-00-5

J.S. Magnusson & T. Holm (1996, 1998), The Product Model - CALS Technical Goal, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration/ Försvarets materielverk. M7762-000421

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