PLCS DEX Information Pages

Welcome to the PLCS DEX Information Pages

The purpose of these pages is to provide information concerning the OASIS PLCS Data EXchange Specifications and related technology. DEX Specifications are aiming at establishing structured data exchange and sharing to support complex engineered assets throughout their total life cycle. These Data Exchange Specifications are based upon the ISO 10303 (STEP) Application Protocol 239 (Product Life Cycle Support).

Figure 1 — OASIS - Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards.

The OASIS PLCS TC is responsible for defining, developing, testing and publishing of OASIS PLCS DEX Specifications, and for liaison with ISO TC 184/SC4. More information can be found in the OASIS section. The source for this information resides electronically in DEXlib. If you have a menu on the left hand side of the screen, and a navigation bar at the top, then you're in DEXlib! Read more about this environment in the section named DEXlib. These information pages are maintained by the OASIS PLCS TC.

What information can be found where?

The PLCS DEX Information Pages are divided up into different sections.

If you're new to this, the Business Overview and Technical Description sections will give you a good start.
If you're taking part, or plan to take part in the development of existing or new DEX Specifications, the Developers Information section is where you should go.
If you're about to implement DEX Specifications, you'll probably find what you're looking for in the Implementers Information section.

For a complete overview on this documentation, have a look at the table of contents by clicking this link, or 'Info' in the top navigation bar.