The module allows for processing the conventional sheet metal parts: counting the holes, cutouts, bends extracting the global sheet properties (perimeter, volume, surface) unfolding with the user-defined K-factor. One of the state-of-the-art algorithms available in CAD Processor is its feature-based sheet metal recognition and unfolding. Now, users can break the sharing of a component and this way to isolate it for further modification by sacrificing a small amount of extra memory. E.g., defeaturing a single bolt instantiated ten times affects all ten instances of that bolt even if the user was supposed to touch a single object only. While reusing a single prototype (the term we use to speak of the referenced parts/subassemblies) is a good thing itself, it may have some unexpected implications. Multiple links pointing from one assembly element to another mean that the corresponding part/subassembly is reused (with a different placement). To appreciate the effect of this functionality, one should think of a CAD assembly as a hierarchical graph where each component’s occurrence is expressed as a directed link. This feature is complementary to their tool for the optimization of duplicated geometry. Some use cases for the obfuscation feature include generating shape previews for publishing in online catalogs and communicating the protected 3D models to your subcontractors.ĬAD Processor 1.0.0 got a function to grab a part/subassembly for local modification while not affecting its other occurrences. The obfuscated shapes are not operational for the downstream engineering workflows (i.e., simulation and manufacturing), and hence are perfect for IP protection. The new algorithm allows for generating lightweight mockups with distorted geometric dimensions.
One of the new features available for the users of CAD Processor Enterprise is a visual obfuscation of the digital product’s shape. The shrink wrapping operation lets users generate watertight simulation-ready unstructured grids from dirty CAD parts and assemblies. Open Cascade state-of-the-art shrink wrapping algorithm got dozens of improvements related to the general efficiency of computations and less critical, though still sweet things such as a more smooth progress indication. Two features from the “Healing” group may contribute to generating a better-quality mesh: gap-filling and repatching. CAD Processor strives to release the simulation engineers from being stuck with that sort of problem.
As mesh generation gurus say, “Geometry modeling is to meshing what turbulence modeling is to computational fluid dynamics (CFD).” In particular, missing or narrow faces may lead the mesher to failure or to producing a non-applicable result in terms of quality. One of the needs which often arise is the generation of CAE meshes from the exact CAD data. Preparing CAD models for numerical simulation is another challenge that CAD Processor attacks. In CAD Processor 1.0, one can now limit the size of the detected features, thus preventing the operation from being too disruptive.
With a couple of mouse clicks, this algorithm lets users erase various kinds of irrelevant details from your CAD model, starting from engravings and logos, and ending up with pockets and blind holes. The efficiency of the computations behind (no expensive Booleans are employed) and its reliability make the new defeaturing algorithm especially suitable for batch simplification.Įnhancements in isolated features detectorĪnother defeaturing tool which is appreciated by our users is the detector of isolated features. The company now has the first version of the algorithm, which guarantees that CAD models stay consistent upon completion of the operation. Based on our brand new implementation of Euler operators, the algorithm attempts to adjust the topology of a CAD model and then stitch the affected B-rep faces so that to end up with a watertight geometry. This feature allows for automatic detection and suppression of fillet chains while ensuring the topological consistency of the result.
The CAD Processor product line comprises Desktop, Enterprise and SDK versions to meet different user’s needs.Ī number of new features and improvements were implemented for making the solution more powerful and richer in terms of functionality.ĭetection and suppression of simple fillet chains It offers a convenient graphical user interface that is easy to navigate and learn.
CAD 1.0 SOFTWARE
Open Cascade released the newest version of CAD Processor v.1.0.0- a powerful software solution allowing preparation and simplification of 3D reference data for dedicated downstream applications.
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