CAD/CAM Components Inc - GeometryWorks3D® Features

Version 8.0 Release Notes

Introduction

Thank you for choosing  GeometryWorks3D Features. This product uses SolidWorks® new interface called Macro Features, which allows full integration of parametric solids, surfaces, and curves. GW3D Features are created, edited, and rebuilt just like a native SolidWorks® feature. GW3D Features provides advanced class "A" curve and surfacing solution with powerful parametric surfacing capability.

Using GeometryWorks3D Features

Minimum System Requirements

To run GeometryWorks3D Features, you should have the following:

  • Windows XP (Intel) operating system. 
  • SolidWorks® 2008 (SP2.1) or above. 
  • Disk Space required:  16MB

GeometryWorks3D Features Installation Instructions 

(for more detailed info see "GW3Dfeatures_install_guide.rft" file)

  • Insert the GeometryWorks3D Features CD-ROM into the appropriate drive on your computer. 
  • You may require Administration logon.
  • The Windows AutoPlay feature automatically starts the setup program If you have disabled the AutoPlay feature, perform these steps:
    • From the Windows Explorer, expand the directory folders on the GeometryWorks3D CD-ROM. You will see the SETUP.EXE.
    • Double-click SETUP.EXE in this directory folder. This causes the GW3D Features Setup window to be displayed.
  • Start Up SolidWorks2008 with or greater installed.
  • Select the "Tools\Add-In" menu.
  • Select the check the box beside "GW3Dfeatures" to begin using.
  • Uninstall of the program is completed through the Windows Control Panel and the ADD/Remove Program function.
  • NOTE: 
    The DEMO License is valid for 15 days only; you will require another license to continue pass that period. (Contact your reseller for additional time) * To acquire a permanent license select the "About GW3Dfeatures" option in the Help main menu. The lock code will appear in the license information panel. Copy the number down, this is required to generate a permanent license for your computer. . (Contact your reseller to purchase a license)
    * After installing a permanent license, you must unload and then reload GW3Dfeatures through the "Tools\Add-In" menu or restart SolidWorks. 

Contacting CAD/CAM Components Inc

Getting Help with GeomertyWorks3D Features

CAD/CAM Components Inc is committed to providing you with the best possible product support. In order to get the fastest, most complete, and most accurate support, follow the steps below.

License Your Software (Evaluation Version) 

You can license your GeomertyWork3D software in one of the following ways:

·         Contact us directly:       

Technical Support Resources

Consult the CAD/CAM Components Web site for immediate access to a selection of useful information.

The site including the following:

  • Technical information and product news
  • Example part files
  • Documentation updates
  • Maintenance releases and updates
  • Information support via Email.
  • Resellers information 
  • Reviews

This information is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Contacting Technical Support

You have access to our Support Engineers via World Wide Web, fax, or phone (Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific standard time):

You can also contact us by Mail at:

        CAD/CAM Components Inc
        San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
        31878 Del Obispo #118-332
        USA

 

New

·         Mirror Surface – Mirror a set of point continuous curves (sketch or non sketch curves) .

·         Map Surface to Plane – Maps a surface/face to a plane using various geodesic methods.

·         Map Surface to Plane Solid– Maps a surface/face to a plane using various geodesic methods and then applying a thickness.

Enhancement

·         Project Spline -   Added option project a set of point continuous a set of curves to a set of surfaces/faces using geodesics or set of point continuous curves on surfaces/faces to a plane.

Network License Users – The network license is checked out the first time GW3Dfeature  is used.  You can release the license by removing the addin or selecting the option “Release Shareable License” under the GW3Dfeature menu.

Known issues

All issues are related to SolidWorks API. SolidWorks and CAD CAM Components are working to resolve all issues.

·         Cannot Edit Curve features by right mouse click “Edit Feature”. All other ways are available.

·         Cannot use Curve Body MacroFeatures (GW3D Feature) directly from the feature tree for SolidWorks features.

·         Cannot Edit In Context in an Assembly.

·         The colors of preselected entities or entities used to create a feature (during Edit Feature) do not display correctly.

 

GeometryWorks3D (r) is a registered trademark of CAD/CAM COMPONENTS, INC.Copyright (c) 1999-2008 by CAD/CAM COMPONENTS, INC. Incorporated. (3Ci) All rights reserved