Standard for the Exchange of Product model data (STEP):
Lynne S. Rosenthal · 1995
The standard for Product Data Representation and Exchange, ISO 10303, defines a neutral, computer-interpretable representation for describing product data in a manner that is independent from any particular system.This standard is more commonly known as STEP, STandard for the Exchange of Product model data and it is designed to support a wide range of design, engineering, and product support applications.STEP was adopted verbatium as an American National Standard (ANS) titled Product Data Exchange using Step, ANSI USPRO 200.Support for specific applications is provided through an Application Protocol.This document provides general procedures for the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) FIPS for STEP Validation Service.The Validation Service provides a way of determining the degree to which an implementation conforms to the proposed FTPS for STEP.The goal of the Validation Service is to maximize the probability of successful interchange among systems which implement the same STEP application protocol.IV 'V* • -:'.-< -' ' .'.