Tag: 3D modeling

Top 7 Best Changes in SolidWorks 2019

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SolidWorks is one of the most popular, widely used, and efficient solid modeling software applications. Over two million engineers and designers all over the globe use SolidWorks as their product design software. The tool is continuously evolving with technology and is covering almost all the aspects of the product development process with a seamless and integrated workflow in design, verification, communication, and data management. SolidWorks is back again with some exciting features in 2019. Here are the top 7 best changes in SolidWorks 2019:

Saving an Assembly as a Part: Now designers can save a logical extension of the existing functionality.  This feature of the tool will be beneficial in integrating the PCB design. Designers can now save a single board as a manageable component while a product is under development.

 

Animated Output: An animated output can undoubtedly reveal more details than a picture. The new version allows designers to generate an animated clip for a design under development, offering a better visualization.

 

The full time measuring Tool: Designers can now quickly measure designs, which was not possible in the earlier versions. The feature helps to check the changes made, and ensure that they meet the design expectations.

Electrical and PCB: SolidWorks professionals now no longer need separate software to manage PCB designs. SolidWorks 2019, now has integrated functionalities for this purpose allowing designers to work with details in the tool itself.

 

Deleting Surface Holes: Designers spent a lot of valuable time in activities such as cutting out the rectangular shape, creating the boundary surface and joining the two surfaces together to delete a hole. The new version saves all this time by this feature allowing them to delete a hole directly from the surface.

Product Data Management (PDM):PDM favors multiple user interface, handles complex projects efficiently, and keeps the project consistent and organized; however, it is challenging to implement PDM. SolidWorks 2019 updates make it easy and convenient to work within PDM reducing complexity and enhancing reliability.Simulation: This feature helps developers bounce between the designs and the real models. A detailed view of the product design will help professionals make informed decisions in developing a high-quality product. Simulation in SolidWorks 2019 will also help conduct better tests for the product designs.

SolidWorks 2019 will indeed make life easier for product designers in the future. The improved capabilities will motivate professionals to explore new things and develop better product designs.     

Top 5 Features of the Civil 3D 2019

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Civil 3D is an engineering software application which is used by civil engineers and other professionals for infrastructure projects. Civil 3D is used to create three dimensional (3D) models of land, water and transportation features. The new Civil 3D 2019 is revolutionary software which can transform the entire construction industry. The top five specifications about Civil 3D 2019 are described below:

  1. Compare Two Versions of the Drawing with DWG Compare

Civil 3D 2019 comes equipped with the fantastic DWG compare feature. With this feature, you can easily compare and review changes in your 3D model and drawing. The compare feature of the Civil 3D 2019 will compare two drawing and create a third drawing with the two overlaid which will help quickly evaluate the differences between the two.

  1. The new ApplyAOR Option in the Subassembly Composer

The ApplyAOR option is an excellent feature of the Civil 3D 2019 which makes subassemblies points dependent on the links on which ApplyAOR function is applied. With this feature, the validation process occurs in Subassembly Compose to check for dependency.

  1. Performance Hotfix and Batch save functions are built in Civil 3D 2019:

Civil 3D 2019 is a powerful and useful product which has the “Performance Hotfix” and “Batch save Utility” also known as the “Autodesk Civil 3D Batch Save” features. This feature makes opening and saving of drawing simpler and faster.

  1. Addition of Vertical Geometry Enhancements for High-Low points:

In Civil 3D 2019, two new direct tools have been introduced for creating Parabolic or Circular curves based on high-low points in Civil 3D 2019. It will help to design the curves for a path, ditch, and road giving you much more control over the location of the high or low point.

  1. Infraworks Component Roads can now be Imported as corridors:

With Civil 3D 2019 you can import Component Roads from Infraworks. This feature not only helps you alignments and profiles but also assemblies and an actual corridor. With this, you can make a great model with a detailed design. The Infraworks model can be opened in Civil 3D 2019 in either IMX or SQLite format. SQLite model has an option to select an area of interest which will automatically open online maps where you can refine the object types.

Apart from all the benefits stated above, Civil 3D also offers many other beneficial tools and features that can amplify many projects such as Pressure Networks, Earthwork Calculations, Grading, Production Drafting, Geospatial Analysis and much more.

How 5D BIM Fuels the Growth of Construction Industry?

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The Building Information Model (BIM) helps to create, update and manage building designs at any stage of the project. BIM provides a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a project. The tool gained high popularity among the building design professionals as it covers all the information about every component of a building. The 5D BIM fuels the growth of the construction industry in several ways:

  • It delivers superior performance at a low cost.
  • The AR/VR technologies in 5D keep a check on the overall construction expenditure.
  • The 5D functionalities can integrate the output from the 3D format.
  • The tool automatically updates the budget charts as the project changes.
  • It reduces the work without efficiency
  • The design changes are directly connected to the cost-estimation software.
  • Optimum utilization of resources.

Including the 5D BIM in the construction industry significantly increases the chances of a contractor to win any project. The use of cloud technology provides the luxury to the contractors and help them to consult their subordinates. The cloud feature also allows to update the projects anytime and from anywhere. The accurate estimation of the projects helps the contractors to present their ideas with assurance and help them to finish it with high accuracy.

Sketchup: 3D Modeling Across Industries

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Adding another innovation in the CAD design technologies is Sketchup. It is a 3D modelling computer program designed to create drawing applications in the field of interior design, architecture, mechanical, civil engineering, as well as landscape architecture. The technology is also widely used in films and video game designs.

Creating 3D Models

Unlike the complicated and difficult to learn computer programs, Sketchup is one of the most intuitive, easy-to-learn, and powerful 3D drawing tool. Not only for the 3D models, but the tool also helps the designers to convert their drawings into animated walkthrough. In this way, the designers and managers can have a detailed look at their product. Some of its features include:

  • Sketchup is a web application which helps users to draw almost any drawing using its online library that contains a collection of free model assemblies.
  • The users can draw different layout with their functionalities and surface rendering variable styles.
  • It is also loaded with some of the most powerful dimensioning and detailing tools that can work on the edges of the models in high details.
  • The designers can easily scale, format, and add further precision to the displayed measurements.
  • It also helps the users to integrate third-party plugins to include added functionalities.

LayOut Supporting Design Details

The SketchPro version includes LayOut which is a powerful tool that supports features for the page layout.

  • The tool can carry out vector illustration, slide presentation, as well as features for drafting.
  • It uses different viewports to offer different views of the project model, moreover, they also automatically update as the design model changes.
  • The most promising part of the model created by Sketchup is, they can be used over and over again across different projects.

The tool is a highly intuitive platform capable of designing a highly detailed models that can be used across different industries.

What’s new in AutoCAD 2019?

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CAD technology introduces features and techniques that revolutionizes the way we work with software and product development. With the introduction of AutoCAD 2019, users will be able to enjoy better work optimization and enhanced performance with toolset add-ons.

Below are some of the enhanced toolset features, which the 2019 version will bring about.

Architectural toolset

The architectural toolset will help designers in composing intelligent and eye appealing designs. This added feature of AutoCAD 2019 allows the designer to make use of specialized building design features and 8000 plus intelligent architectural object-styles to speed up their architectural drawing and documentation.

 Mechanical toolset

AutoCAD 2019 lets the users to integrate their ideas and thoughts in one part of their drawing with this improvised mechanical toolset. Users can use specialized mechanical design features and 700,000+ intelligent manufacturing parts, features, and symbols to speed up their design process.

 Electrical toolset

The electrical toolset is an enhanced feature of this AutoCAD 2019 version. This helps in efficient electrical documentation control and quick modification with its industry specific features. It also enables users to make the best use of specialized electrical design components and 65,000+ intelligent electrical symbols for enhanced productivity.

 (MEP) Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing toolset

With MEP toolset in place, users will be able to redefine their design process on the whole. The MEP toolset features specific MEP engineering features and 10,500+ intelligent mechanical, electrical, and plumbing objects, which will enable the designers to draft, design, and document building systems in no time.

 Plant 3D toolset

This, specialized plant design and engineering toolset enables the user to efficiently produce P&IDs and then integrate them into a 3D plant design model. It also aids in quick creation of schematic diagrams, plant layouts, and other drawings.

 

Map 3D toolset

Map 3D toolset allows user to map features to incorporate GIS and CAD data to assist in planning, design, and data management. The feature also allows to access spatial data stored in files, databases, and web services, and aggregate it with the AutoCAD design data.

 Raster Design toolset

Raster design toolset is enhanced to support edit-scanned drawings and convert the raster images into DWG objects. This is made possible with the quick to edit, cleanup, transform images, and manipulate raster entities features.

Compared to the other version, AutoCAD 2019 has a lot of promising features, which lets one develop designs in the way they have visualized and thought of. This new version also showcases industry specific toolset, which will redefine the whole process of designing and conceptualization.