Software for quick and complex form generation

March 7, 2011
3D concept design and visualization software solidThinking 8.5 and solidThinking 8.5 Inspired introduce more than 900 new features, enhancements and updates.
3D concept design and visualization software solidThinking 8.5 and solidThinking 8.5 Inspired introduce more than 900 new features, enhancements and updates. These include: a new Face Extract modeling tool which creates new surface objects by extracting faces of existing objects; improved import and export capability for IGES, STEP and STL; and enhanced anti-aliasing techniques and more efficient glossy materials for real-time rendering. The versions also measure static weight distribution of parts and assemblies on supports. The software includes a special computational, form-generation technology said to let designers and architects explore many design options during the concept phase. solidThinking Inc., 1820 E. Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083, (248) 526-1920, www.solidthinking.com

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