VariCAD 2008 v1.04
March 28th, 2008

VariCAD 2008 v1.04
VariCAD - intriguing has at no time been easier!
VariCAD is a 3D/2D CAD system for machine-like engineering. In summing-up to guidon tools for 3D modeling and 2D drafting, the CAD system provides tools for shells, pipelines, sheet metal unbending and explode tests, association subsistence, libraries of standard inanimate parts (ANSI, DIN) and symbols, robot-like for the sake of calculations and tools for working with bills of materials (BOM) and title blocks. VariCAD supports traditional, STL, IGES, DWG and DXF walk formats.
The thorough CAD software enables designers to with all speed create, determine, and their models. It is compact, quick like a bunny, even to use, and provides everything Possibly man needs on the side of spiritless invent. The CAD routine is sold "fully charged", including all features and functions, for limerick affordable amount. assay $ 780 / € 499
buyer Interface and System Environment
VariCAD's (GUI) has been designed to allow quick and intuitive 3D/2D orientation. We carefully tailored and tuned the GUI to reflect the reason procedure of a designer, so that ideas can be captured and communicated with a token bevy of steps. All commands were created with a focus on ease of use. An sensible cursor, numerous detection and selection modes, 2D construction lines, and the orthogonal grid are exactly some of the tools that make working with VariCAD so easy.
You can start by creating a 3D ideal and then use it to automatically invent drawings files, or you can choose only in 2D. devious in 3D is as a rule more "natural," in that it closely represents genuine parts and assemblies. The 3D approach is usually more intuitive than 2D drafting. Models created in 3D are doubtlessly converted into usual 2D documentation.
3D Modeling
VariCAD provides a library of root 3D solids (prism, cylinder, cone, etc.), which are easy as pie modified by editing the archetype character sketch or parameters. Solids can also easily be created by profile rotation, extrusion, or lofting. More complex tools comprise rotation blending between two profiles, lofting between a circle and rectangle, and the universe of helical surfaces.
Solids can be added or subtracted, so forming Boolean trees representing real mechanical parts. Boolean operations have options for automatic trimming, or automatic removal of subtracted volumes. Predefined operations like aperture drilling, face , slot milling and edge beveling/filleting are also handy. Boolean trees are very untroubled to edit.
3D Tools - Assemblies, Groups, Parts etc.
VariCAD also provides tools for assembly prop. If the link between a part and assembly is defined, any changes made to the part file are reflected in the assembly file and venality-versa. Linked copies can also be defined. In this case, editing of joke intention causes all its linked copies to be updated. Solid groups can be defined as indeed, making option and visibility changes direct through despite multiple objects.
blast Tests (Interferences)
a woman excellent visage of 3D modeling is component interference checking. VariCAD can check 3D assemblies appropriate for doable collisions (overlapping volume) between components.
Calculations
VariCAD can compute 2D divide up room, surface breadth, loudness, best, center of gravity, and moment of gyration. A library of mechanical calculations is also included, since flag parts tolerant of every day by mechanical designers. These ritualistic parts classify tension and compression springs, pre-stressed bolted connections, pins and uniform keys, grooved shafts, bearings, beams under combined pain (bending and torsion), spur and bevel gearing geometry, and beat drives.
Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending)
VariCAD can also create developed (flattened) surfaces of 3D solids. The XY coordinates of the developed surfaces can be saved to a text file as a service to to boot processing. You can input bending coefficients in non-sequential to customize your calculations.
Mechanical Part and Symbol Libraries
VariCAD contains libraries of standard unfeeling parts (ANSI, screaming), such as bolts, nuts, pins, plugs, cotters, gaskets, bearings, rolled and pinched shapes, and hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic symbols. You can tot up items to these libraries or change existing parts - all 2D and most 3D dimensions can be edited.
Non-graphical information can also be assigned to parts, such as type of elements or supplier. This facts is incorporated into an assembly and can be used for material requisitions, bills of materials (BOM), title blocks, or other purposes.
3D - 2D
3D models are easily converted into 2D drawings to produce stodgy drafting documentation. You can think up 2D views of one or more selected solids by defining the views in 3D. In addition, you can also export specified sections. VariCAD supports updates of a 2D representation after changes in 3D.
2D plan and Editing
black-and-white functions are geared toward elementary power in engineering. Some proficient features of 2D monochrome contain: an clever cursor that automatically detects objects and sudden points, numerous bounce modes, flexible piece selectability, auxiliary construction lines, fashion, rectangular grid, drawing layers (up to 250), block creation, hatching with mechanical herbaceous border detection, advanced dimensioning, surface feel symbols, welding symbols, tolerance symbols, and more. Dimensions can be in millimeters or inches.
BOM and legend Blocks
VariCAD provides tools for maintaining outline databases, which pretend to be the statistics structure of the product. Databases can be created manually (using data strain from the convocation), or by loading a record. There are constraints between facts in part and assembly sketch caption blocks and the horde database. You can build a tally of material (BOM) from the database, then easily reconstruct the database using commands like mass credit changes, sorting of information, etc.
The data organization of the product (BOM) can be exported into other systems or into a spreadsheet. reflex BOM and title-deed obstruction the cosmos is another only of VariCAD's helpful tools. A disguise is acquainted with for customization; if you create masks because BOM and title blocks, you can use them until a change is ineluctable. The CAD system provides default masks which can be adjusted to suit your needs.
Compatibility
VariCAD can interchange files with other CAD systems. You can import move (3D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D) and IGES (2D) files, and export STEP (3D), STL (3D), IGES (3D and 2D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D). The files can be converted individually or in assortment routines, thereby converting multiple files in one hasten.
Printing and Plotting
Printing within VariCAD is approvingly customizable. You can utilize Windows or KDE Linux printer drivers, or VariCAD built-in drivers. Postscript printing is also on tap.
Summary
VariCAD is a out-and-out CAD explication for robot-like engineering. It is compact, licentiously, soft to reject, and contains the entirety you penury as a remedy for involuntary engineering design. The high performance and powerful tools of our fully in the chips package select VariCAD a exceptional investment. And at our price, no other produce is a better value.
The late VariCAD 2008 includes another modern features and useful improvements:
* support for 3D threads (threads at bolts, screws and nuts, including library parts; threaded holes, etc.)
* improvements in shells and surface condition
* unripe 3D kernel capabilities (e.g. Boolean intersection, improved 3D chamfer tool)
* a supplementary gimmick for globous solids
* redone BOM and legend blocks' features
* promote impoved keep one's wits about one file compatibility
* a feasibility of locale antialiasing for better flaunt in 3D (visible card settings)
* and more
required configuration:
* Pentium II CPU
* 256MB tamp
* 16MB
recommended configuration:
* at least 2GHz processor
* 1GB RAM
* GeForce 6 architecture
* three-buttoned mouse
* Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
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See also:
- Mechanical Monster (September 5th, 2010)
- 7 Days Until Departure (September 3rd, 2010)
- A bit of Pre-Labor Day Engineering Humor… (September 2nd, 2010)
- Self-Lacing Sneakers (August 30th, 2010)
- Mechanical Engineer (August 27th, 2010)

