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DESIGN ENGINEERING
MODEL REPAIR
WIN/UNIX CADfix for Ansys (Versions 5.6.2 and 5.7) intelligently repairs CAD model geometry for better importation to an engineering simulation process. It works with native CAD or geometry file formats and automatically or interactively makes modifications to correct tolerance discrepancies. CADfix reads native Catia files directly, and includes import and export of IGES, STEP, Parasolid, and ACIS files. The price is unavailable. (Ansys; www.ansys.com)
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UPDATED ID TOOLS
WIN/UNIX Studio Tools 9.6 has improvements targeted at 3D computer-aided industrial design. The software supports large polygonal models, has new translators for Spatial ACIS and EAI DirectModel, and performs WYSIWYG plotting and printing. A reverse engineering tool for point cloud processing has also been added. The software has new modeling tools; the ability to import multiple shaders, textures, or lights; and the ability to preview how brushes will paint. The price is unavailable. (Alias|Wavefront; www.aliaswavefront.com)
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