Datacard Group has released a Smart Card Designer Tool for its identification software that enables issuers to design smart chip encoding processes just as easily as designing the layout of a card. Together with the supplier's card printer, identification software and smart card coupler, this tool provides a completely integrated solution for smart card personalization. The tool requires no special programming experience and enables users to test their designs with the click of a button. The tool is integrated with the supplier's identification software, including IDCentre Gold v6.5 and ID Works Enterprise v6.5 (pictured), and is compatible with smart card-enabled Datacard desktop CP Plus and SP Plus card printers.