Has COMPRESS undergone a certification process to verify the accuracy of the ASME Code calculations performed? Is COMPRESS verification documentation available?

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The ASME does not "certify" or otherwise approve or register software or any other product or service. Codeware has implemented an extensive in-house quality assurance program. Each COMPRESS Build is thoroughly tested before release. These tests include checks of calculations for correctness, accuracy and validity. Software functionality is also tested. Hundreds of test files are run in the "candidate" build with results automatically compared to "hand checked" base standards. Differences in program output must be the result of an intentional change, such as a bug fix or feature addition. Other differences are considered errors that require correction prior to releasing the software.

Codeware's quality assurance procedures are described Codeware's Quality Manual. The COMPRESS Verification Manual and COMPRESS baseline verification files are the result of applying Codeware's quality assurance (standard operating) procedures to a specific ASME Code Edition or Addenda. For a simple statement suitable for provision to end customers, inspectors, auditors etc., please see Appendix A of the COMPRESS Verification Manual.

The following documents are all available within the Support Center:

COMPRESS Calculation Verification Manual
COMPRESS CW6 files used in our automated testing procedures
Codeware Quality Manual.

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