At the recent Autodesk University, Autodesk, have announced a collaboration with Microsoft to integrate DWF technology with Windows Vista using the XML Paper Specification (XPS).
This will provide users with the ability to view and manage DWF documents without requiring additional downloads of plug-ins or the need of special viewing software, directly within the Operating System.
In addition to automatic DWF file viewing, the Windows Vista desktop search function will make it easier and faster for customers to find relevant design files with Live Icons and Preview Pane features. For example, a product designer can search for files based on specifications, designs, or any piece of related data such as an address or supplier’s name. Regardless of where the information is stored, Windows Vista returns Live Icons — thumbnail images of files retrieved — that let the designer see files’ general content at a glance.
You can read an article published in AECNews.com at http://www.aecnews.com/…
More details of the Microsoft XPS format can be found on the XPS home page at http://www.microsoft.com/…
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