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Cadintosh x9/12/2023 ![]() ![]() You can export STEP (3D), STL (3D), IGES (3D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D) files, and import STEP (3D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D). VariCAD can interchange files with other CAD systems. Such data can be used for material requisitions, creation of bills of materials (BOM), filling of title blocks, or other purposes. Each part can contain attributes, like name, type of material or supplier. You can create a bill of material (BOM) from an assembly, or easily modify the database using commands like mass attribute changes, sorting of information, etc. There are links between attributes of parts and content of title blocks. VariCAD provides tools for maintaining the data structure of the product. You can draw in millimeters or in inches. Some handy features of 2D drawing include: automatic detection of objects and snap points, numerous snap modes, auxiliary construction lines, Ortho mode, rectangular grid, drawing layers, block creation, hatching with automatic border detection, advanced dimensioning, finish symbols, welding symbols, tolerance symbols, and many more. VariCAD supports updates of a 2D drawing after changes in 3D.ĭrawing functions are optimized for easy use in engineering. In addition, you can also export specified sections. You can create 2D views of one or more selected solids by defining the views in 3D. Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending)ģD models are easily converted into 2D drawings to produce conventional drafting documentation. There are calculations of tension and compression springs, pre-stressed bolted connections, pins and parallel keys, grooved shafts, bearings, beams under combined stress (bending and torsion), spur and bevel gearing geometry, and belt drives. Mechanical parts calculations are also included - for standard parts used every day by mechanical designers. VariCAD can calculate 2D section area, surface area, volume, mass, center of gravity, and moment of inertia. Solid groups can be defined as well, making selection and visibility changes simple, for multiple objects. In such case, editing of one object causes update of all its identical copies. Linked copies of solids can also be defined (so called identical solids). If the link between a part and assembly is defined, any changes made to the part file are reflected in the assembly file and vice-versa. VariCAD also provides tools for assembly support. Changing parameter values, you can change shapes or locations of solids. Whenever you enter a dimension of solid, a distance in constraint or dimension in 2D profile used for solid creation, you can optionally use parameter or even a mathematical expression containing parameters. Constraints can be defined among elements of a solid, among entire solids or within a 2D profile creating a solid (for instance, by extrusion). For instance, if you constrain a groove to the end of a shaft and the shaft length is changed, the groove remains in constant distance from the end edge. If other objects are changed or transformed, constrained object changes its position automatically. More exactly, you can remove degrees of freedom of constrained objects. Once defined, constraints allow you “to stick” object at defined location. Also, you can easily edit Boolean trees - either selecting solid parts from 3D, or selecting them from a list displaying structure.Īlthough you can comfortably transform solids or their parts, you can optionally define geometrical constraints. VariCAD provides a lot of possibilities of solid transformations or their editing. Predefined operations like drilling of holes, face milling or groove milling are also available. Boolean operations have options of automatic trimming (so called selective Boolean operations). Solids can be added or subtracted, thus forming Boolean trees representing real mechanical parts. More complex tools include rotation blending between two profiles, lofting between a circle and rectangle or between different profiles, and creation of helical surfaces. Solids can be created also by profile rotation, extrusion, or lofting. VariCAD provides a library of basic 3D shapes (like a box, cylinder, cone, etc.), which are easily modified by editing their dimensions. VariCAD provides tools for 2D updates after changes of 3D models. ![]() Models created in 3D are easily converted into conventional 2D documentation. The 3D approach is usually more intuitive than 2D drafting. Designing in 3D is generally more "natural," in that it closely represents actual parts and assemblies. You can start by creating a 3D model and then use it to automatically create drawings files, or you can draw only in 2D. All commands were created with a focus on ease of use. It has been carefully tailored and tuned to reflect the thought process of a designer, so that ideas can be captured and communicated with a minimal number of steps. VariCAD's Graphical User Interface (GUI) has been designed to allow quick and intuitive 3D/2D orientation. ![]()
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