SpaceClaim Engineer 2012 Available

By DE Editors

SpaceClaim has released SpaceClaim Engineer 2012. This release introduces significant new capabilities in reverse engineering, model preparation for simulation, manufacturing, and data reuse.

New SketchUp conversion detects regions where SketchUps approximated,  facetted geometry was derived from analytic surfaces such as cylinders and cones, and automatically replaces them with precise geometry. Multiple solid editing capabilities, such as cone manipulation, surface pivoting and distance-by-angle chamfers, extend SpaceClaims direct modeling capabilities.

The new version includes performance improvements to large parts and drawings, as well as “smart tools” for manufacturing, such as recognition and editing of standard holes.

A new lightweight viewer and Microsoft extensions that allow viewing of models from compatible programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Explorer,  as well as from a new standalone application. A new set of 2D and 3D curve repair tools facilitate working with existing drawings and wireframe data and converting them to solid models.

Improved interoperability with support for KeyShot 3, Creo 1.0,  SolidWorks 2012, and Inventor 2012 ensures compatibility with data from colleagues, customers and suppliers.

For more information, visit SpaceClaim.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.