Kubotek Officially Releases KeyCreator Version 9

Kubotek USA has officially released KeyCreator Version 9.  KeyCreator is a practical, proven and complete 3D direct modeler, and as the recognized pioneer of 3D direct modeling and editing, KeyCreator has the largest and most established installed-base of 3D direct CAD in the world. KeyCreator’s versatility is ideal for conceptualizing solutions and rapid design of the most challenging one-of-a-kind engineering projects.

KeyCreator’s unique approach to 3D direct modeling gives users the freedom they need to be creative, practical and efficient in their design. This no nonsense style to CAD design and productivity uses Direct Dimension Editing to instantly drive changes to the model.  Direct Dimension Editing means that model building and editing is done without concern for how the model was created, who created it, and in what order it was created.

The Version 9 release offers current users significant enhancements and performance improvements. For instance, KeyCreator internal updating algorithms have been optimized for Version 9.0 to reduce the time needed to complete a variety of editing operations. This performance improvement results in transform operations that are an average 73% faster.

Other performance metrics show that KeyCreator files open on average 33% faster. Display performance has improved considerably, as well. The display improvements are especially important to overall productivity since they are normally used many times throughout a design session.

Additionally, the Dimension Driven Edit function’s initial selection prompt has been expanded from accepting just dimensions to also allow selection of edges. This supports quickly creating dimensions and driving edits on those faces without having to exit the function to dimension them. Dozens of other new features, performance and productivity improvements were asked for and added into KeyCreator Version 9.

Says Charley Gressett, Senior Project Engineer from RTS Packaging, LLC, “KeyCreator V9 manipulates my largest, fully weighted, assembly models effortlessly. This release stands heads and shoulders above all of Kubotek USA’s previous efforts. A fantastic job. Well done. Your users are going to say thank you very much!”

Visit http://www.kubotekusa.com/ for more information.

 

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SYCODE Ships 6 Neutral Data Exchange Plug Ins for AutoCAD

SYCODE has released six neutral CAD file format data exchange plug-ins for AutoCAD. These plug-ins give AutoCAD the ability to read and write IGES, STEP and SAT files.

"AutoCAD can already read and write ACIS SAT files,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "However, this ability is restricted to ACIS version 7.0 only. This can pose a huge data exchange problem for AutoCAD users, especially since ACIS has reached version 20 and most CAD systems read and write SAT files later than version 7.0. The SAT import and export plug-ins that we are releasing today will eliminate this problem since they use authentic libraries from Spatial, the developers of ACIS, and hence will always be compatible with the latest version of ACIS.

SYCODE already offers plug-ins to import IGES and STEP files. However, these are mostly effective to import 2D data. 3D data is imported as wireframe curves, not solids. The IGES and STEP import plug-ins have been completely rewritten and can now import 3D data stored in IGES and STEP files as 3D solid objects in AutoCAD. This is a significant improvement as it greatly increases the ability of AutoCAD to exchange 3D data with other CAD systems. The IGES and STEP export plug-in are new products. When used along with the import plug-ins, they give AutoCAD the ability to do a complete round trip of 2D and 3D data. As an Autodesk partner, SYCODE is committed to offering AutoCAD users robust data exchange solutions that go to solve the data exchange problems that they face in a multi-CAD environment.

All six plug-ins are powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary and neutral CAD file format data exchange and is used in almost all the major CAD systems. Besides data exchange 3D InterOp also offers powerful repairing and healing features which are extensively used in these plug-ins. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. The plug-ins also create detailed log files which are extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aid in locating and fixing errors.

The plug-ins work with AutoCAD 2000 through to AutoCAD 2010, 32 Bit as well as 64 Bit and is available as a fully functional trial. They come with installers and detailed documentation in the form of compiled HTML help files which contains step-by-step tutorials to get end users started in the shortest possible time.

More information about the plug-ins and free downloads can be found at the SYCODE web site:

• IGES Import for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/iges_import_ac/
• IGES Export for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/iges_export_ac/
• STEP Import for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/step_import_ac/
• STEP Export for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/step_export_ac/
• SAT Import for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/sat_import_ac/
• SAT Export for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/sat_export_ac/

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• SYCODE Releases Inventor File Import Plug-in for AutoCAD

 

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ASCON to announce the awaited launch of its flagship MCAD Solution

ASCON Group, developer and vendor of professional CAD/AEC/PLM solutions, is pleased to present release of its new, improved and even more powerful and easy-learning version of professional 3D and 2D software solution for Mechanical CAD – KOMPAS-3D V11.

This new release suggests novelties to increase efficiency, quality and speed of designing process, to make fast and simple familiarization with the software, to provide special tools for vertical industries domains, such as steel construction, piping, sheet-metal design. KOMPAS-3D V11 users still get all these powerful abilities at a very reasonable price. We are pleased to share with you brief information about the innovative features and new add-ons in KOMPAS-3D V11.

3D Parametric Modelling and Design Improvements

New features for 3D modeling of parts and assemblies: Mechanical mates in assembly help to simulate movement, Local coordinate in 3D systems considerably increase possibility of part and assembly modelling, Scale for 3D models help change a scale of parts, Different types of assembly loading help increase speed of working with large assemblies more than 10 times. Bend by Sketch, Part to assembly and Assembly to part transformation and many others increase efficiency and speed of 3D modelling process.

Trial and Demo mode protection update

Since now all the interested are able to get 30-Days full-functioning Trial version of KOMPAS-3D absolutely for FREE.

A capability is introduced for working with the solution and its components in 30 days period for familiarization and trying in use all the wide range of features of KOMPAS solutions.

Download Professional KOMPAS-3D V11 at ascon.net/download.php.

Unwrap library

The add-on is included in the basic package of KOMPAS-3D V11. The library is intended to automate the design of dust, gas and air flues, pipelines and similar parts of sheet material. This add-on automates labour-consuming calculations and constructions and considerably increases the speed of creation of working drawing for blanks of such parts.

Standard Parts library

The database supplied with KOMPAS-3D V11 and contains fasteners according to DIN and ISO standards.

Steel structures 3D

The library is also included in the delivery package. It is intended for automation of design process of metal constructions from metal rolling profiles.

Interface improvements

Context bar – it contains buttons of the frequently used editing commands and is displayed on the screen at selecting objects of the document and considerably increase speed of working with KOMPAS-3D.

New Icon Design – contains different sizes of icons, which able to supply High resolution Displays supporting. Extended command toolbars gives more for interface customization.

New abilities for 3D curves and surfaces modeling

The new commands for creating of 3D-lines considerably improve design of complex 3D paths and trajectories.

The Deviation of Surfaces helps to measure the mutual deviation of two faces (or a face and a surface).

Import/Export improvements

Enhancements in import of various CAD formats (SAT, STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL) etc. Today it is possible to import 3D-models from DXF and DWG in KOMPAS-3D.

New features for working with 2D documents

The Multiline command creates a multiline – geometrical object consisting of several lines that are equidistant to the reference line.

The Cut command is introduced in the Edit menu. It hides the portions of the raster image that are out of closed contour.

Using of Hyperlinks – a capability is introduced for creation of hyperlinks to current document objects, external files, web pages, e-mail addresses. The hyperlink is added to the object of the document as one of properties.

 

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Dassault 3DVIA Composer Integrates with KineoWorks

Dassault Systems, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the leading technology for automatic motion and path planning from Kineo Computer Aided Motion (Kineo CAM), an independent software developer, has been integrated with 3DVIA Composer. This integration, named 3DVIA Path Planning, allows users to effectively communicate the most complicated steps of interactive documentation with automatically generated, lifelike animations, rather than photos and text.

Assembly and maintenance tasks of tightly fitting components have always been difficult to describe, regardless of the communication tool used. These processes are complex to explain using traditional photo and text instructions, often leading to misinterpretation, reduced quality, or damage to sensitive components. A potential solution to this challenge is to provide users with 3D interactive and animated instructions, which are more effective in communicating difficult concepts. For example, an assembly worker with a 3D animated instruction for the difficult removal of a component is better equipped to successfully remove the part than a colleague that has been provided instructions with images and text. Creating these 3D animations, unfortunately, has traditionally been difficult and time consuming.

The combination of 3DVIA Composer and 3DVIA Path Planning now automates the creation process to deliver top-in-class lifelike experiences that improve comprehension and error-free execution by end users.

“We are very pleased that our software technology has been integrated within 3DVIA Composer, making it easier for users to access the power of our collision detection engine,” said Laurent Maniscalco, CEO Kineo CAM. “With 3DVIA Path Planning, content creators can automatically generate non-colliding animated paths between desired components, helping to quickly plan and illustrate complex processes.”

3DVIA Composer revolutionizes the product documentation process for enterprises of all sizes. With its easy-to-use, desktop content-creation system, 3DVIA Composer quickly automates the creation of assembly and disassembly procedures, technical illustrations, interactive 3D product experiences, training materials, marketing materials, sales tools and more.

“With shrinking budgets and increasing pressures to bring products to market quickly, companies are unable to spend as much time creating technical documentation as they would like,” said Garth Coleman, director product marketing, 3DVIA, Dassault Systems. “Kineo CAM offers incredible capabilities that benefit our users in industries that are tasked with providing improved and more comprehensive instructions on shrinking budgets and delivery times. By combining the ability to create complex animations using 3DVIA Path Planning with the superior interactive capabilities of 3DVIA Composer, companies can easily create lifelike 3D experiences to improve comprehension of complex technical procedures.”

 

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ITI TranscenData Releases CADIQ 6.1

ITI TranscenData announced today the release of CADIQ 6.1, the latest edition of its leading CAD model validation application that identifies model-based design issues that adversely impact downstream processes, such as tooling, simulation and manufacturing.

Engineers tasked with long-term data retention and archival initiatives use CADIQ to certify translations and conversions for 3D CAD models prior to archival, through geometry and semantics-based validation.  CADIQ validates 3D models, assemblies, corresponding features and product manufacturing information (i.e. 3D PMI, GD&T, FT&A) against the source data, and provides automated predictive diagnostics.  These diagnostics are used to identify, forecast and troubleshoot legacy conversion issues. 

CADIQ is packaged for use in desktop or server environments, is easily integrated into design release and check-in and check-out processes of PLM workflows, and can be embedded in interoperability automations solutions.

The release of CADIQ 6.1 offers many new developments, such as:

• Direct Assembly Model Comparison
  No flattening required for CATIA V5, NX, Pro/ENGINEER, SolidWorks, Parasolid and STEP component placement and properties comparison

• Part Comparison Diagnostics
  Feature parameter diagnostic for model revisions in the same CAD system

• 3D PMI Comparison Diagnostics
  STEP “PMI as Polyline” only for model revisions in the same CAD system

• CATIA V4 CAD File Interface
  For indirect V4 model analysis, No CATIA V4 installation/license prerequisite on Windows and UNIX platforms

• STEP Validation Property Quality Diagnostics

• Improved Batch Analysis and Statistics

"The latest enhancements in CADIQ 6.1 set it apart from all other CAD validation tools on the market," said Doug Cheney, CADIQ Product Manager. “Most tools only verify design reuse for design – enforcing modeling conventions. CADIQ goes a step further, validating MBD models for downstream reuse – at design release and through any format conversion in the lifecycle. When quality issues are identified, CADIQ can document engineering change revisions in a 3D PDF file for easy communication, collaboration, and markup.”

The new product release is available immediately worldwide and current CADIQ customers can easily upgrade to version 6.1.

Visit http://www.transcendata.com/index.htm for more information.

 

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SYCODE Releases CATIA V4 and V5 File Import Plug-ins for AutoCAD

SYCODE has released CATIA V4 and V5 file import plug-ins for AutoCAD. These plug-ins allow users to import CATIA V4 and V5 part and assembly files into AutoCAD without the need of a CATIA license on the computer or network.

"Over the past few releases Autodesk has been morphing AutoCAD from a 2D drafting and documentation solution to a 3D modeling and analysis one,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "However, for AutoCAD customers to fully harness the power of 3D they not only need to be able to create 3D models from scratch in AutoCAD but also be able to edit 3D solid models created in other CAD systems. CATIA is widely used in the aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding and related industries. We believe our CATIA V4 and V5 import plug-ins for AutoCAD will go a long way in helping AutoCAD users exchange data effectively with CATIA users by not having to rely on neutral file formats for data exchange.”

The plug-ins released today are called CATIA V4 Import for AutoCAD and CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD. The V4 plug-in can read CATIA V4 part and assembly (.model), export (.exp) and session (.session) files from CATIA 4.1.9 to CATIA 4.2.4. The V5 plug-in can read CATIA V5 part (.CATPart), assembly (.CATProduct) and graphics (.cgr) files from CATIA V5 R2 to CATIA V5 R19. The plug-ins are powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary CAD file format data exchange and is used in almost all the major CAD systems. Besides data exchange 3D InterOp also offers powerful repairing and healing features which are extensively used in these plug-ins. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. The plug-ins also create detailed log files which are extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aid in locating and fixing errors.

The plug-ins work with AutoCAD 2000 through to AutoCAD 2010, 32 Bit as well as 64 Bit and is available as a fully functional trial. They come with installers and detailed documentation in the form of compiled HTML help files which contains step-by-step tutorials to get end users started in the shortest possible time.

More information about the plug-ins and a download can be found at the SYCODE web site:

• CATIA V4 Import for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/catia_v4_import_ac/
• CATIA V5 Import for AutoCAD - http://www.sycode.com/products/catia_v5_import_ac/

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• SYCODE Releases Inventor File Import Plug-in for AutoCAD
• SYCODE Releases ESRI Shape File Import Plug-ins

 

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SYCODE Releases Inventor File Import Plug-in for AutoCAD

SYCODE has released an Autodesk Inventor file import plug-in for AutoCAD. The plug-in allows users to import Inventor part and assembly files into AutoCAD without the need of an Inventor license on the computer or network.

"We have been receiving requests from AutoCAD users wanting to import part and assembly files created in Autodesk Inventor,” explains Deelip Menezes, Founder and CEO of SYCODE. "Inventor already has the ability to exchange 3D data with AutoCAD via the AEC Exchange method. However, this method requires a license of Inventor in order to perform the conversion. In the event that an AutoCAD user gets an Inventor Part (IPT) or Assembly (IAM) file and does not have access to Inventor, there is no way to get the 3D data stored in the IPT or IAM file into AutoCAD. That is precisely when Inventor Import for AutoCAD will come in handy”.

Inventor Import for AutoCAD can read Inventor part IPT files from Inventor 6 to Inventor 2010 and assembly IAM files from Inventor 11 to Inventor 2010. The plug-in is powered by the widely used 3D InterOp technology from Spatial. 3D InterOp is the industry standard for proprietary CAD file format data exchange and is used in almost all the major CAD systems. Besides data exchange 3D InterOp also offers powerful repairing and healing features which are extensively used in Inventor Import for AutoCAD. Repairing involves checking the file for corrupted data and fixing the invalid data. Healing corrects the differences in precision. Inventor Import for AutoCAD also creates a detailed log file which is extremely useful in identifying data translation problems and aids in locating and fixing errors.

Inventor Import for AutoCAD works with AutoCAD 2000 through to AutoCAD 2010, 32 Bit as well as 64 Bit and is available as a fully functional trial. The plug-in comes with an installer and detailed documentation in the form of a compiled HTML help file which contains a step-by-step tutorial to get the end user started in the shortest possible time.

Visit http://www.sycode.com/ for more information.

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InnovMetric to Show PolyWorks v11 at EuroMold

InnovMetric Software Inc., the leading supplier of hybrid 3D metrology solutions for engineering and manufacturing, will demonstrate the latest intermediate release of PolyWorks V11 at EuroMold 2009, a trade fair held from December 2nd to December 5th in Frankfurt, Germany.

A hybrid metrology solution is one that offers the flexibility of combining high-density point cloud digitizers and tactile probing devices within the same measurement task, ensuring optimal accuracy and speed in all circumstances. Leading the field of industrial point-cloud-based inspection for nearly 10 years, InnovMetric has developed and released in 2009 an outstanding set of new functionalities for tactile probing, including:

• A new flexible Digital Readout (DRO) with configurable appearance and contents, statistics, and tolerancing
• A powerful Build/Inspect mode for measurement-driven assembly
• Guided six surface points and RPS alignment techniques
• Real-time bundle adjustment for large volume metrology
• Temperature compensation by specifying material and temperature or by best-fitting targets

Keeping the same high standards that has made its reputation, InnovMetric has, in all cases, equaled or surpassed the implementation of commonly used probing software, propelling PolyWorks as the only true hybrid 3D metrology software platform on the market.

Visit http://www.innovmetric.com/ for more information.

Moldex3D Releases Free New Tools to Enhance Collaboration and Productivity

CoreTech System, the true three-dimensional (3-D) CAE simulation solution innovator today announced the official release of its new free software—Moldex3D Viewer and Moldex3D eDesignSYNC.  Moldex3D’s new free software products are designed to strengthen the collaboration with project team members and upgrade overall productivity.

NEW!! Moldex3D Viewer–Strengthen the Collaboration
Moldex3D Viewer is a standalone Moldex3D result visualization tool, and it can be used to visualize Moldex3D analysis projects interactively. With Moldex3D Viewer, benefits or defects of the designs can be shown and discussed visually, and therefore better communication among the project team can be achieved.

For a CAE engineer who utilizes injection molding simulation software to study and optimize his design projects, it is essential for him to share knowledge acquired from simulation results with his team members, including part designers, mold makers, or even customers. Those results are more than often best explained through visualization. Moldex3D Viewer is designed specifically for this need, it is exactly a comprehensive platform to expand the collaboration and strengthen your competitiveness. Both Moldex3D users and non-users will be greatly benefited.

NEW!! Moldex3D eDesignSYNC –Upgrade Overall Productivity
Moldex3D eDesignSYNC is a free interface for Pro/ENGINEER and SolidWorks users to have direct access to the full analysis power of Moldex3D/eDesign. With a simple button embedded inside Pro/ENGINEER or SolidWorks, eDesignSYNC converts CAD models in their native format for direct analysis with Moldex3D/eDesign true 3-D plastic injection simulation software. From now on, there is no need for CAD users to export the model into a neutral format, such as STEP or IGES, or clear up the mess after importing any more. With eDesignSYNC, CAD users can fully concentrate on analysis for part design and manufacturing optimization.

“We believe the release of Moldex3D Viewer can highly strengthen the collaboration with project team members, in the meanwhile the release of Moldex3D eDesignSYNC will highly benefit CAD users to access CAE simulation more easily. Many companies recover rapidly from the severe economy crisis with using Moldex3D to speed-up product cycle and optimize mold design, we hope with the release of Moldex3D Viewer and Moldex3D eDesignSYNC, CAD designers as well as project partners will be benefited from the simulation result of Moldex3D true 3-D injection molding simulation”, said Dr. Venny Yang, President of CoreTech System.

For more information, visit http://www.moldex3d.com/

SolidACE Ships BuiltWorks 2010 for SolidWorks

SolidACE announces today the launch of the first commercial release of BuiltWorks 2010, a computer aided structural design and engineering software suite for use in the SolidWorks environment.

“With so many years of experience in structural engineering, we are excited to bring the benefits of the SolidWorks’ 3D modeling and design environment to our particular field of use with this great product.” commenting on the commercial launch of BuiltWorks said Dr. Vladimir Popov, the CEO of SolidACE, “Users will greatly benefit from the integrated workspace BuiltWorks provides in seamlessly combining various engineering analysis applications and industry standard drawing formats within the SolidWorks modeling environment. We are engineers proudly developing tools for our fellow engineers, based on our in depth knowledge and experience.”

BuiltWorks was developed to meet the Architectural, Engineering, Construction and Plant industries requirements for flexible and versatile tools, while being able to integrate with leading engineering analysis and design software. Customers throughout the structural engineering industry will benefit from the fully integrated workspace that BuiltWorks provides, particularly those who are familiar with the SolidWorks design environment. BuiltWorks provides intelligent modeling tools that facilitate the creation of a 3D parametric model of a steel structure under design. The use of both SolidWorks Weldment and BuiltWorks Structural members, either as Part or/and Assembly, seamlessly integrates solid physical model to leading analysis and design engineering application STAAD.Pro.

BuiltWorks also includes functions for component modeling using international standard libraries of steel shapes as well as connection detailing by setting relations like alignment, joining and cutting structural members at intersections and placing endplates. Drawing generation and calculated bills of quantities are fully available. Full SDNF import/export functionality allows for flexible and efficient workflow with third party Structural and Plant applications.

Visit http://www.solidace.com/ for more information.

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Asuni CAD Released VisualARQ 1.0 Rhino Plug-in

Plug-in adds parametric 3D objects for modeling and documentation.

Designed for architects, planners, and interior designers, Asuni CAD’s VisualARQ is a Rhino plug-in for creating and editing architectural models. It adds parametric 3D objects like walls, columns, doors, windows, and stairs that are suitable for 3D modeling and 2D documentation.

VisualARQ offers a set of architectural tools that make the design and documentation process faster. A feature-based editor allows users to create and edit custom architectural objects. Other features include:

• User friendly wizards, dialogs and toolbars.
• Customization options for VisualARQ objects.
• Tools to create 2D documentation, including sections, opening elevations, schedule tables, and area calculation.
• A floor manager and other useful tools to work with multi-story models.
• A library of standard architectural objects and structural profiles.
• Savanna3D, a library of Rhino blocks with various collections of commonly used objects.
• Support for any render engine that works with Rhino 4.0.

VisualARQ 1.0 is available in 6 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Czech).

Visit http://www.visualarq.com/ for more information.

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EON Reality Announces iSearch, an Online 3D Object Repository Search & Management Service

EON Reality, the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, will today launch its in-development product EON iSearch, an online 3D object repository search and management service, from its Singapore office. The website, to be launched as a closed beta to its associates, will feature thousands of 3D objects that will drastically reduce the production time for users to create engaging 3D simulations. This work is the result of the EON Experience lab; R&D operations supported by the Economic Development Board in Singapore.

Some of the key features of this system include a membership system for users to manage their 3D assets online, an intuitive and interactive interface as well as a search engine that offers multiple search capabilities. Apart from text and criteria-based search, users can choose to rely on a flexible combination of search keywords both additive and subtractive to refine their searches while the Expansive Search mode automates the process of extended search into contextually related objects.

Through this project EON Reality aims to further value-add to its existing customer base with access to its vast repository of 3D objects. The full launch will be in 2010 and the service includes 11,000 3D objects and EON Reality simulations, supports intuitive GUI search for online presentations and transactions and offers community asset sharing and management.

Visit http://www.eonreality.com/ for more information.

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Symscape’s SymLab RANS Flow 2.0 Released

The new SymLab RANS Flow add-on for Windows and Linux as part of the latest release of SymLab (v2.0). SymLab is a unified simulation environment which can be extended using add-ons into a complete Computer-Aided Engineering system for fluid flow analysis.

SymLab RANS Flow

The new SymLab RANS Flow add-on can simulate realistic (viscous) gas and liquid flow with heat transfer using state-of-the-art Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). SymLab RANS Flow makes it easy to simulate complex fluid flow around and through your design with SymLab's automated meshing tools and its easy-to-use visualization tools.

SymLab RANS Flow uses a custom version of OpenFOAM¹ that is capable of simulating complex fluid flow and heat transfer over and through virtually any configuration, whether it be the external flow over a wind-turbine, aircraft, car, or a submersible, or the internal flow through a computer case, mining drill, pipe, or duct.

SymLab v2.0 Enhancements

Amongst many SymLab v2.0 enhancements, the highlights are:

• Improvements in the robustness of the triangle and tetrahedral meshing algorithms and improved quality of the meshes that both tools produce
• The quadrilateral and hexahedral meshing algorithms are no longer constrained to have equal resolution in all topological directions
• SymLab can now exploit multi-processor/core CPUs to speed up certain operations, such as the solution time for the solver used in the SymLab Panel Flow add-on

SymLab RANS Flow is also included in the SymLab Professional add-on, which provides a complete Computer-Aided Engineering system for fluid flow analysis, and contains:

• RANS Flow
• Panel Flow: use a panel method to simulate idealized (inviscid) fluid flow around streamlined shapes and through simple ducts
• Builder: create and modify 2D and 3D geometry
• Transient: explore time-dependent simulations and visualization of results
• Exchange: import and export IGES, STEP and faceted file formats
• Viz Export: export 3D results to high resolution, high quality renderers and other visualization packages

For more information and free trials, visit http://www.symscape.com/

Autodesk Ships Free AutoCAD Civil 3D Importer for Trimble Business Center-HCE

Autodesk and Trimble Create AutoCAD Civil 3D Data Exchange Tool to Help Break Down Barrier Between Engineering and Construction. Extension Enables Automated Data Exchange Between AutoCAD Civil 3D Model and Trimble Construction Solutions.

Autodesk, Inc. & Trimble announced that they have collaborated to develop a fully automated data exchange tool enabling information from an AutoCAD Civil 3D model to be directly imported into the Trimble Business Center-HCE (Heavy Construction Edition) data management software. 

The new, free*, Web-downloadable software extension, called the AutoCAD Civil 3D Importer for Trimble Business Center-HCE, provides the ability to import DWG files that contain AutoCAD Civil 3D native design objects into the Trimble Business Center-HCE software. The AutoCAD Civil 3D model information is then used by the Trimble Business Center-HCE to prepare, manage and distribute data for use with Trimble's range of site positioning and grade control products for earthmoving, grading and finishing operations. Using the extension, contractors can realize a number of benefits, including:

• Reduced data preparation time and costs: Minimizing the need to recreate design information helps reduce data preparation time and supports the faster delivery of updated design information to the field as a result of design changes, which is especially beneficial on highways projects where design revisions occur frequently.
• Rich, first-hand information to the field: The ability to retain the intelligence of the Civil 3D source model incorporating corridor model sections, alignments, station equations, profiles, feature lines, finished grade and subgrade surface information and advanced point objects provides more detailed information and higher precision; the construction-ready 3D models can be more quickly leveraged by Trimble machine control and site positioning systems.
• Full DWG compatibility: Improved DWG file format support (including Real DWG) allows for extraction of both native CAD data and Civil 3D model data (which would previously have been lost) delivering enhanced compatibility with the Autodesk DWG file standards.
• More simplified workflow: Now instead of using intermediary and often less comprehensive file formats such as LandXML or basic CAD files for exchange of information between the engineer and contractor, the engineer can simply save the project and deliver the native design file without needing to think about saving the file out to an alternative format, which is immediately detached from the source design.

To download the free* AutoCAD Civil 3D Importer for Trimble Business Center-HCE import software extension visit: www.autodesk.com/civil3d-trimble or www.trimble.com/tbc-hce.

For more information on the Trimble Business Center-HCE data management software visit: http://www.trimble.com/tbc-hce.shtml. For more information on Autodesk Civil 3D visit:  www.autodesk.com/civil3d.