Solutions for 3D Products



3D Overview

SolidDesigner- A Design Based On Experience

SolidDesigner, our 3D solid modeling tool, was designed by experienced mechanical engineers for mechanical engineers. It is so intuitive that designers familiar with 2D systems can be up and running in just a few days.

SolidDesigner's unique capabilities like dynamic modelling are readily apparent when design tasks are dependant on previous work. The solution empowers all team members to start their design by relying on existing CAD data. Using standard dataformats, archived data from legacy systems, customers and contractors can all be used as native SolidDesigner parts.

SolidDesigner's powerful design techniques maximize productivity from the conceptual design stage all the way to the fully detailed and documented 3D model.

SolidDesigner features open interfaces for third-party applications, multi-platform support and extensive customizing capabilities. SolidDesigner easily integrates into any existing design environment and seamlessly uses data from other CAD systems. Many integrated solutions are available, extending CoCreate's reach into vertical applications.

SolidDesigner's Product Data Management capabilities ensure the management of all relevant data. Links between SolidDesigner and the ME10 2D Design and Drafting system guarantee a seamless transfer of layouts for updating standard technical drawings.

SheetAdvisor Technology

CoCreate's Advisor Technology reduces the number of modification cycles required in the design process, while improving product quality. Advisor Technology features SheetAdvisor for the design and manufacture of sheet metal parts, a technology database and cost estimation capabilities.

3D Viewing, Annotation, and Conferencing

CoCreate's 3D viewing, annotation, and conferencing solution offers three-dimensional conferencing, in combination with the ability to exchange multimedia information. Several graphic formats and standard CAD filters used to load models are supported.

Dynamic Relations

The Dynamic Relations module enables users to set up relative positioning rules with parts/assemblies, improving team-based assembly modeling significantly. Designers can specify their design intent and convey it to other team members. Dynamic Relations can be used independenty from the assembly's generation process.

Data Exchange Formats

Several data exchange formats enable SolidDesigner to be integrated into product development environments, and allow the exchange of product model data between SolidDesigner and other applications. Formats supported include IGES 3D, STEP, Stereolithography (STL) and ACIS SAT.

Mentor Graphics PCB Interface

The SolidDesigner Mentor Graphics PCB Interface provides direct, bi-directional data transfer between Mentor Graphics BoardStation (tm) PCB design software and SolidDesigner. A library of standard Mentor Graphics components, including connectors, switches and displays, is included.

Mechanica Interface

The SolidDesigner Mechanica Interface gives users the ability to transfer the complete hierarchical structure of an assembly, or selected individual parts, from SolidDesigner to Mechanica(tm). This link is based on the MNF (Mechanica Neutral File) format.

SolidLibrary Standard Parts Management System

SolidLibrary is the expressive 3D standard parts processing solution for SolidDesigner. SolidLibrary processes industrial standard and vendor catalog parts, as well as company standard parts.

SurfaceStyler

SurfaceStyler is a complementary engineering styling application based on proven STRIM (tm) surface modeling technology from the french company Matra Datavision. SurfaceStyler features powerful styling tools, a wide range of data import and export capabilities and a bi-directional data link to SolidDesigner.