CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
28 April 2008
Product News
Theorem's Latest CADverters Provide Major Productivity and Operational Improvements
The first phase release of CADverter Version 11.0 from engineering data exchange specialist, Theorem Solutions Ltd delivers major productivity and operational improvements along with a host of new CAD and visualisation capabilities.
Incorporating more enhancements, updates and innovations than any previous CADverter release, Version 11.0 features a completely updated graphical user interface (GUI), with more intuitive operation for occasional users, as well as streamlined access to Theorem's latest translation and data manipulation functionality. It also includes an easy-to-use batch processing option and the ability to define and store specific translation parameters to suit individual requirements.
Key developments in the latest version include improved handling of extremely large assemblies, which may typically contain more than one gigabyte of information. Interactive operation is a further new capability included in the phase one release, enabling users working in one CAD system to initiate translations from within their active session. As a result, parts or assemblies that are being worked on can be exported directly to another CAD format.
Other new developments in Version 11.0 include the ability to create simple analytical representations when outputting geometry. This is particularly useful for manufacturing operations using the translated data, which will automatically be defined to include arcs and circle centres. In addition, when employing CADverter's CAD to CAD translation capabilities, users can choose to output a lightweight tessellated representation as an alternative to the full geometric product model. Not only does this offer significantly increased processing speeds – particularly when dealing with large assemblies – it also provides a convenient method of both protecting intellectual property and overcoming potential geometry output issues within the supply chain.
Through the phase one release, Version 11.0 CADverters will be available for Theorem's key CAD to CAD products, as well as the company's market-leading range of CAD to visualisation translators.
All new sales from 11th April will be shipped as Version 11.0 products and existing Theorem customers will receive upgrades to Version 11.0 under current maintenance agreements.
“Many of the new CADverter developments add extra value for existing users by dramatically increasing both the speed and ease of use,” says Theorem Solutions' managing director, Stuart Thurlby. “Furthermore, Version 11.0 incorporates a wealth of new capabilities that reflects changes in the way our products are being applied throughout the PLM supply chain market.”
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