The QIF PMI Report (QPR) software generates a spreadsheet from a Quality
Information Framework (QIF) file containing Product and Manufacturing Information
(PMI). QIF is a unified XML framework standard for computer-aided quality QIF
systems, available free to all implementers. QIF enables the capture, use, and
re-use of metrology-related information throughout the Product Lifecycle Management
(PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) domains. PMI consists of annotations and
attributes that define product geometry and product specifications. PMI includes
annotations to specify Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), as well as
non-geometric data such as surface texture specifications, finish requirements,
process notes, material specifications, and welding symbols.