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"Using the Autodesk DWF Toolkit, we were able to develop the DWF IFilter on our own without needing any support or guidance from people at Autodesk. That’s a real testament to DWF open standards."
—Olga Skvortsova, Chief Developer, IFilterShop

Autodesk Developer Leverages DWF Platform to Create Time-Saving Search Application That Helps Companies Access Their Digital Data Quicker.

Project Summary

IFilterShop specializes in the development of components and custom solutions based on Microsoft® Search technology. Its IFilter product series allows files of various types to be indexed by Microsoft servers, enabling customers to quickly and easily search and organize their content. Due to customer demand, IFilterShop decided to develop an IFilter that focused on Autodesk® DWF™ technology, which companies routinely use to securely share 2D and 3D designs electronically. By downloading the free Autodesk DWF Toolkit, IFilterShop was able to develop the DWF IFilter on its own without needing any support or guidance from people at Autodesk. Companies such as Dominion Consulting Engineers have been using the DWF IFilter to:

  • Instantly search metadata and content within hundreds of DWF files and
    quickly access the related drawings and documents
  • Increase productivity of engineers by reducing the amount of time spent
    conducting research
  • Retrieve a vast library of CAD details without having to access the original
    DWG files
  • Share knowledge more effectively among different team members
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