Processesin theOpenUPfamilyare writtenasextensions to the coreOpenUPprocess, whichembraces apragmatic, agilephilosophyfocusing onthecollaborativenatureofsoftwaredevelopment.
Autodesk is also in the process of working out collaborative deals with other companies, such as Ponoko, so that the software can be used to create personalized products that can then be shipped.