Lost in Translation

ZW3D IS TRULY
THE KING OF HYBRID MODELING

LOST IN TRANSLATION???

ZW3D reads these formats.

INOVATE TRANS read all of these formats and also reads and writes Catia 4 and Catia 5 .catpart and .catproduct

Native

Autodesk Inventor Versions 6-11, 2008

Catia 4 Versions 4.1.9 – 4.2.4

Catia 5 Versions R2-R20

Pro/E Versions 16 – 2001, Wildfire 1-3

Solidworks Versions 96 - 2010

UGS Versions 11 – 18 and NX1-5

ACIS Versions 1.2 – R18

Standard read and write

DXF/DWG Versions R12 (AutoCAD R12/LT2), R13 (AutoCAD
R13/LT95), R14 (AutoCAD R14/LT98/LT97), R15

(AutoCAD 2000/LT2000), R18 (AutoCAD 2004, AutoCAD
2005, AutoCAD 2006, AutoCAD 2007 for import only)

IGES Versions All

Parasolid Versions 10.0 through 19.0.172

STEP Versions All

I was talking to a fellow at a large NW aircraft company about getting files from different companies that supply parts in electronic format. They are always confronted with what format to receive the file. If you are creating parts in small company that only does initial design and rarely use outside parts this is not a problem and most any good high or mid-sized CAD system will do the job. But if your are working with different systems, you either need to establish an import standard or have a product that can read native files from the more popular products.

ZW3D – THE KING OF HYBRID MODELING.

ZW3D can read native files from Pro/E, UGS, Catia 4 and Catia 5, Solidworks and Inventor. It can also import and export all of the standard translators, DXF/DWG, STEP, IGES, ACIS and Parasolids. Even the largest companies can not afford to have every popular CAD package and the expertise to use them. With ZW3D you do not have to coordinate with the customer or vendor on the data you want, just have them send you the native file.

ZW3D can handle any data format. You can easily work with all forms of mixed data such as 2D/3D Wireframe, surfaces and solids all in one easy to use 3D space. The biggest benefit is being able to import assemblies in one workable file. Most of the time the parts will come in on different levels, but if not it is now very easy to move/copy parts to different levels even when working with large assemblies.

I have done a study on most of mid range CAD programs, Solidworks and other Pro/E paradigm programs are very limited in hybrid modeling. First of all they have two modes of operation, part and assembly, and when they import assemblies they create separate parts, which populate your hard drive. This can become a data management nightmare. ZW3D can also include the drawing or drawings in the same file.

There are only two programs that will bring an assembly into one database, ZW3D and IRONCAD. IRONCAD is also an incredible hybrid modeler when working with solid models but faces the same problems as other solid modelers like Solidworks when working with 2D/3D wireframe or surfaces. So when it comes to being able to read and work on virtually any data, ZW3D is the King of Hybrid Modeling.

INITIAL DESIGN

Of course, ZW3D can not only read and modify data, it is a very good initial design program. You can design your project in one part file, there by eliminating part management until you have completed the project, allowing you to put your total attention on the design. It offers 2D/3D wireframe, surfacing and solids in one easy to use space, so you are not limited by the process. Many of the solid modeling programs force you to design in the limited constraints of the program. You can do a 2D conceptual sketch to evaluate the design before investing time in creating the solid model. You can create surfaces on the fly that may affect many parts.

HISTORY BASED SOLID MODELING.

Personally I like working with history based solid modeling with ZW3D you have both options. Another package of choice is IRONCAD because of it easy to use drag and drop modeling plus you can design your assembly in one part file. But as I create a part, I can see my history tree grow. No one designs the same, and as you know it can depend on experience and style. I look at that history tree and even though it is very clear to me (of course depending on the time since I worked on this part) I can see that someone else would have a hard time figuring out how I built the part. So there is a certain amount of time, depending on the complexity, necessary to get familiar with the part. Now luckily IRONCAD can combine the features into one dumb or featureless model and work on it.

But this is where ZW3D really shines you can bring in virtually any solid model and start modifying it. No history, just direct face editing, blends, holes, faces are at you disposal for modification.

So if you are not using ZW3D now please feel free get an evaluation copy and see how this can enhance your CAD capabilities.

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