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    Advantages

    Access to source code
    Access to high-quality code provides extra stability and robustness for Open CASCADE Technology based solutions and applications. This code can be freely adapted, modified and enriched by necessary functionality according to particular needs.

    No license fees
    There is no limitation as to the number of installed copies, meaning greatly reduced cost. Absence of license fees reduces costs of evaluation period, prototyping and piloting projects.

    Product continuity
    Permanent product evolution and continuity are ensured by OPEN CASCADE SAS, industrial customers supporting their own Open CASCADE Technology based solutions and the worldwide community.

    Reliability
    A large community of users and customers are constantly testing the software. The increasing quality and robustness of software is ensured by the Initial Developer (OPEN CASCADE SAS).

    Openness and interoperability
    Open CASCADE Technology provides wide data exchange possibilities, both through neutral formats and directly with CAD systems. This enables an open, long-term viability of the solutions based thereupon.

    Complete commercial support
    For commercial software editors looking for a complete development platform and expert support Open CASCADE Technology is an ideal combination - you pay for the support, not for the license fees! Support services are very flexible and include numerous options - just choose what you really need.

    Learn real examples of successful projects developed on Open CASCADE Technology at our customer list at www.opencascade.com.

     

     
     
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