This site presents information describing
UIEE (Universal Information Exchange Environment). UIEE is a
file format and protocol for exchanging data between
dissimilar information systems. The current UIEE
v2.44 specification is available, as well as information
regarding UIEE products
and services.
The current specification was last
updated July, 2003. Many new capabilities have been added, in
particular the ability to embed object data (such as image
files) and four entirely new token sets supporting Antique,
Auction, Retail, and Custom datasets. These are presented in a
series of tables
for reference by developers.
UIEE has been adopted as
the de-facto standard for information exchange in the
out-of-print (OP) book trade since it was first introduced in
1989. It is the objective of this site to present a
comprehensive set of standards which will move the development
of UIEE forward to meet the needs of the market in which it is
in common use today, and thus increase the likelihood of
productive use by all who rely upon it to serve their personal
and professional needs.
- Thomas A. Sawyer
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The UIEE specification has been
placed in the public domain to serve as an authoritative
resource for reference and development purposes, and to
provide a common set of rules and standards for programmers
writing compatible assemblers and disassemblers. This
specification is actively maintained. Developers are directed
NOT to make any alterations to this specification in their
proprietary software, since doing so defeats the purpose of
the specification and simply creates problems for everyone.
Instead, developers are strongly encouraged to contact
the author directly for answers to questions, report
errors or omissions, or issue requests for updates to the
specification.
UIEE is © Copyright 1989-2003 Thomas A.
Sawyer/TAS Software Innovations. This specification offers no
guarantee with respect to fitness, accuracy, or suitability
for any application. TAS Software disclaims any responsibility
for liability incurred from the use of the information
presented herein. This specification imparts no rights of
reproduction, redistribution, or proprietary usage, either
expressed or implied. Misrepresentation by any person or
company claiming ownership, authorship, or copyright of any
part of this specification is in violation of Federal
Copyright laws, and will be prosecuted.
TAS Software
provides a wide range of products and services for companies
requiring fast and efficient UIEE assembly and disassembly. Click
here for information regarding UIEE product and licensing
information.
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