Comparing ICE®
ICE does the work of multiple applications with a single source solution.
ICE is a single software platform providing a fluid flow of information, from design and point-of-sale to the manufacturing floor and all the way back to the client's financial system. For other software solutions to achieve even some of ICE's capabilities they must use a combination of multiple applications such as; design software, configurator, specification tool, drawing tool, rendering software and reporting tools. The transfer of data from one application to the other being time consuming, cumbersome, inaccurate and ultimately: costly.
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Interactive 3D Walkthrough
True walkthrough technology rather than stagnant rotational models |
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Expert System
Understands the user's intent and solves accordingly |
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True Object Oriented Technology
Utilizes intelligent product behaviors to allow virtually infinite configuration options |
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Record Based System
Utilizes static hierarchal records, requiring clerical management of limited configurations |
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AutoCAD import/export
Import and export AutoCAD files |
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AutoCAD Interoperability
Users can choose to work directly within the AutoCAD interface, while maintaining full functionality |
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Automated Elevation Drawings
Instantly generates dimensioned elevation drawings for the entire project |
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Cross Platform Compatibility
Compatible with Windows, Mac and other Operating Systems - Java based |
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Accommodate Realtime Change
Changes to any aspect of the project, generated at any stage in time, update all elements instantly without re-work |
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Change Between Product Lines Without Rework
Instantly convert from one product line to another without rework. Preserve your selections and quickly compare pricing, aesthetic and hundreds of other attributes without having to re-design or re-specify. |
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Automatic Conversion of Legacy Files
Convert your legacy files to ICE files. In the contract furniture industry we are preserving and supercharging 20 years of history. |
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Capture Full Manufacturing Detail at Concept Stage
ICE resolves the full detail for manufacturing at every step from concept through cutting right in front of the clients eyes from the time you draw the first line. |
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Single Data Set
A single data set that all views reference (2d, 3d, CAD, quote) eliminates the need for traditional auditing of the information. |
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Data Driven
All product information is contained in a data set outside of the code. This offers unparalleled authoring potential for manufacturers. |
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Java Based
Written in the most progressive and powerful programming language in the world. |
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Infinite Configurability
The capture of behavioral information rather then preconceived iterations allows ICE to provide infinite configuration based on very small and efficient "rule" sets. |
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Design Intent Driven
ICE handles the specification of the product based on the user's intent. Gone is the need to memorize SKU’s or become an expert in a specific manufacturer's product simply to achieve a specification for pricing and ordering. |
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| *Competitive software is "similar" in intent only - the ICE patent pending technology is unrivalled in the industry today | ||
