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Package - reliable ProE, Unigraphics, Catia, STEP data transfer |
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The additional import formats for 3Data
Expert allow you to convert different standard and proprietary 3D CAD
surface models efficiently and accurately to STL, VRML and ZPR files.
Current converters include IGES, VDA, STEP, Catia 5 or 4, ProE and UG file
formats (other formats are available upon request). |
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Any 3D surface geometry
generated with well known CAD systems can be inputted into 3Data Expert
using either the proprietary file formats or standard file formats, like
IGES or STEP. The models are inputted and converted into 3Data Expert
internal surface model format accurately for subsequent triangulation.
Surface conversion accuracy for the model input is easily set using a single
tolerance setting. |
The surface to STL conversion does not require a license to the sending CAD system, like Catia or ProE. DeskArtes converter will work independently and offer a single simple user interface for surface model triangulation from any CAD system. You will not need a license nor training to complex CAD systems and still produce accurate 3D Printing models easily! |
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| The triangulation interface
allows the user to define the required accuracy with a single tolerance
value. Adaptive triangulation will generate more triangles at the curved
area of the model and less triangles at the flat areas, ensuring maximal
model accuracy with minimal number of triangles. |
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The triangulation will automatically join surfaces at edges to produce a solid, watertight triangulation for 3D Printing. |
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After the triangulation the
automatic repair commands are used to orient the normals and to repair any
errors still remaining in the model. The surface input -> surface
triangulation -> STL repair implemented in the 3Data Expert will ensure the
best possible result for transferring 3D CAD surface models to 3D Printing. |
IGES and VDA formats converters are included in the basic 3Data Expert installation package. Other formats, STEP, UG, ProE, and Catia 5 or 4, are installed with a separate “Import Package” available for download at DeskArtes web pages, www.deskartes.com. All surface input formats are optional tools for 3Data Expert and they can be purchased directly from DeskArtes or through authorized DeskArtes distributors. Please contact sales@deskartes.com for more information. |
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ProE, Unigraphics and Catia are trademarks of their respective owners.
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