About ODA
Professional application development through open standards
Today
ODA Mission
Interoperability for CAD & BIM
of high-quality, affordable programming toolkits
Our vision is unfettered access and exchange of engineering design data
A Unique Business Model
We develop software for the benefit of our members
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Non-profit
ODA is a non-profit technology consortium with broad industry support.
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Sharing the cost
By sharing the cost of development for complex projects, ODA members develop solutions for far less money than any single company could do alone.
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Experienced development team
The focal point is ODA’s professional, experienced development team. We work closely with members to ensure requirements are met and the highest standards for quality are maintained.
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Independent management
With independent management, ODA has the necessary autonomy to serve its members fairly. A board of directors comprised of ODA Founding members is a further safeguard to keep the organization on track. It’s a business model that works.
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- Free technical support
- Transparent pricing
- Member-aligned development
100 years
100-Year Commitment
- Engineering models and drawings need to be accessible for the lifetime of a project, which can span decades or longer.
- ODA is committed to ensuring long-term access to critical CAD & BIM data.
- With a modern, flexible code base and broad industry support, ODA is well-positioned to adapt to changing technologies over the coming years.