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All the 2D and 3D tools and technology you need in one easy-to-use, cost-effective program VectorWorks Machine Design is specically engineered for design rms, machine shops, and metal fabricators who need an easy-to-learn, easyto-use 2D drafting and 3D modeling solution. In addition to precision drafting, VectorWorks Machine Design gives you powerful tools for 3D modeling to help you visualize and manufacture your design. Built-in database and worksheet capabilities help track costs and materials. A host of import/export features make sharing les quick and easy. Intelligent object technology provides thousands of mechanical components. And a built-in scripting environment automates routine tasks.
Easy to learn, easy to use
With VectorWorks Machine Design, drawing on a computer screen is as easy as drawing with pencil and paper, and just as exibleyet much more efcient. A customizable interface allows you to reorganize frequently-used tools, keyboard shortcuts, and commands so you can access them quickly and easily. VectorWorks SmartCursor technology replaces manual drafting tools, making it easy to nd snap points, offsets, and tangents, as well as draw precisely and quickly.
A complete solution
Unlike most other CAD programs, VectorWorks Machine Design offers a comprehensive range of 2D, 3D, and production management capabilities that benet all phases of the design process, saving you extra time and effort. With this one program, you can create all the detailed working drawings you need. You can also easily visualize your design in 3D and manufacture 3D models.
Precision 2D drafting
At the heart of VectorWorks Machine Design is an uncomplicated drafting environment that makes creating complex drawings fast and easy. VectorWorks Machine Design provides graphic capabilities that you typically dont nd in CAD programs. Youll have access to gradients, associative hatching, patterns, and an editable color palette, as well as the ability to import digital images. In addition, youll nd 2D parametric constraints that allow you to maintain the relationship between 2D shapes. Youll also nd a full array of dimension tools that support common dimensioning standards, including ISO, ASME, and DIN, as well as a full suite of tools for geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. You can even display imperial and metric dimension values simultaneously. And, because drawings are made up of more than just graphics, youll nd powerful text and notation capabilities. VectorWorks Machine Design allows you to easily add callouts and note blocks, check your spelling, and even extrude text into 3D.
Workgroup referencing
Its also easy to design in a team environment with VectorWorks Machine Design. Team members can view the entire project, but make edits only within their individual areas of responsibility. Then, nal drawings are assembled by pulling together all the component drawings from your team.
Free-form 3D modeling
With exible NURBS surface and solids modeling tools, youll get advanced 3D functionality. With 16-bit oatingpoint precision, your models will be accurate and ready for analysis and manufacturing. A single command allows you to create rst- and thirdangle projections of any 3D models, and new sectioning capabilities make it easy to create section views. For more 3D modeling information, visit www.3Dpowerpack.com
Completely customizable
A complete, self-contained development environment named VectorScript is built right in to VectorWorks. Its straightforward enough to be used by a beginner, yet powerful enough for the most experienced CAD programmer. You can create everything from simple scripts that automate routine drafting tasks to full-blown commercial applications.
Dedicated support
VectorWorks Machine Design has a dedicated support system, so you have access to help in a variety of forms whenever you need it: A comprehensive printed manual and interactive online help 24-hour message boards Independent local user groups Free technical support LISTSERV lists Guided online training Custom onsite training Formal classroom training
Affordable
Its easy to see why VectorWorks is used by more than 400,000 designers and sold in more than 80 countries no other software offers so much for so much less. VectorWorks Machine Design can help you save money right from the start. But, VectorWorks Machine Design affordability goes beyond the initial purchase price. With VectorWorks Machine Design, you also get free technical support, affordable training, free updates, and a reasonable upgrade schedule.
Automatic creation of 2D drawings from a 3D model Exclusive SmartCursor technology Free object libraries with hundreds of machine parts Built-in worksheets and database Chain- and belt-length calculators Spring calculator Shaft analysis Conversion factor calculator Solution of triangles calculator Cam and Geneva mechanism design and analysis Beam load calculator Control values for keys Customizable interface Scripting language Viewports Workgroup referencing Support for DXF/DWG, IGS, SAT, STL and 3ds, as well as variety of image le formats Support for PartSpec High-quality rendering capability