There have been many requests and ideas for providing more detailed information on the LandXML.org web site. The fact is that simply specifying an open data format is not quite enough, we also need to share knowledge about how to use it, where we can use it, what can we do with it and so on. Based on your feedback and ideas, the following changes have been implemented: * The Registered Software <http://www.landxml.org/landxmlapps.htm> page now includes the software application title, web site link, contact email and LandXML support details document (if provided). * The format for the sample files <http://www.landxml.org/LandXMLSamplesDemos.aspx> page now includes the file size and associated image files. * The guidelines have been expanded and the Registered Application Request Form <http://www.landxml.org/apprequest.htm> now includes the ability to provide the LandXML support details document and image files for the LandXML samples provided. * New documentation for Spiral curve definitions has been posted on the Data Specifications <http://www.landxml.org/spec.htm> page. * An updated LandXML-1.1 2006 Presentation is available on the Data Specifications <http://www.landxml.org/spec.htm> page. To further improve the documentation and knowledge sharing: * We are requesting that all software vendors that have registered software applications please submit a web link or document file that outlines the specific LandXML support in your application. We will update the Registered Application web site as the data becomes available. * 3 new "perspective" web pages will be created with this basic structure: * End Users - What can you do with LandXML data exchange and how? * Vendor white papers. * How-to and best practices documents, presentations and videos. * Software Vendors - How to add LandXML support to software applications. * Link to LandXML Software Development Kit and open source projects. * Best practices for adding LandXML support to your software. * Government Organizations - How can LandXML be leveraged in Government standards. * Links to Governments that have already adopted LandXML. * How-to leverage LandXML in existing or revised standards. If you would like to submit a white paper, demo video or anything else pertinent to these new "Perspective" web pages please let me know. Best Regards, Nathan Crews www.LandXML.org