SDI APS is a software library that allows applications to generate printed output, PDFs, and CGMs without the limitations of standard Windows printing. It provides superior print quality, reliability, and ease of use compared to standard Windows printing. SDI APS integrates easily into existing applications and supports all major large format printers. It handles tasks like layout previewing, multi-page printing, and scaling to ensure correct output size and orientation. This reduces waste and saves developers time and effort compared to implementing printing functionality themselves.

1. SDI APS®
Active Printing Solution
Reliable printing without Windows’ limitations
SDI

2. SDI
SDI APS Library
SDI APS – Active Printing Solution – is a software library
that can be called by applications to generate
printed output, PDF and CGM files.
APS removes Windows’ printing limitations and
provides superior fidelity, reliability and ease of use
allowing software vendors to focus on their core
business while reducing support costs.
July 6, 2015 Patented

3. SDI
SDK Highlights
• Easy integration with existing applications – replace
standard windows print functions
• Choice of APIs: Win32, x64, MFC, COM Object or .NET,
Java Printer Class, Qt PrintEngine Class
• Layout preview with thumbnail image
• Support for all standard page AND roll sizes
• Multi-page clipping, scaling, paneling and tiling
• SDI works directly with printer manufacturers and provides
support for all major O&G printers
• Enhanced output quality and reliability
July 6, 2015 Patented

4. SDI
APS User Interface
Media selection:
Plotters – Roll sizes
Printers – Page sizes
WYSIWYG thumbnail
shows orientation and size
relative to page/roll size.
Orientation:
Plotters - 0, 90, 180, 270
Printers - Portrait/Landscape
Scaling: Width,
Height, Size or
Percentage, Best
fit, asymmetric
scaling
Your application name CGM and PDF export
July 6, 2015 Patented

5. SDI
SDK Components
• User Interface DLL
• SDI virtual print driver
• GDI to Printer specific formatters
• Documentation
• CGM and PDF export
• Application license key (no user keys)
• Technical Support
July 6, 2015 Patented

6. SDI
User Benefits
• Reliable large format printing/plotting
• Accurate scaled printing, no limit to size or length
• Superior fidelity to conventional solutions
• Thumbnail view
• Clearly communicates image size and orientation
• Ensures correct scaling and roll or page size selection
• Reduces waste and saves time
July 6, 2015 Patented

7. SDI
APS Summary
• Simple integration leverages existing application code
• Image rendering optimized for each plot device
• Direct CGM and PDF export with no additional code
• Layout/Preview maximizes plot success ratio
• APS includes ongoing support for new printers
• without changes to application code
July 6, 2015 Patented

8. SDI
APS Summary
• APS reduces internal development and support costs
• Allows you to focus on your core business
• Royalty payment plan eliminates need to nickel and dime
customers with hardcopy output add-ons.
• An elegant and cost effective solution that improves clients’
experience with your application.
July 6, 2015 Patented