# About ODA

Professional application development through open standards

Today### ODA Mission

Interoperability for CAD & BIM

complete **interoperability**

to the **software engineering** industry

through **collaborative development**

of high-quality, affordable **programming toolkits**

![](https://static.opendesignalliance.cn/themes/oda/img/about/sphere.svg) ## Our vision is unfettered access and exchange of engineering design data

## A unique business model

We develop software for the benefit of our members

##### Non-profit

ODA is a non-profit technology consortium with broad industry support.

##### 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.

##### 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.

##### 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.

![](https://static.opendesignalliance.cn/themes/oda/img/about/light.webp)  

- #### Free technical support
- #### Transparent  
    pricing
- #### Member-aligned development

![](https://static.opendesignalliance.cn/themes/oda/img/about/sphere.svg) ## 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.

[Formats supported by ODA’s 100-year commitment](https://www.opendesign.com/about/formats)

## Get started today

**Try ODA software free for 60 days.  
No risk, no credit card required.**

[Try for Free](https://www.opendesign.com/free-trial)