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VectorWorks MACHINE DESIGN

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.

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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.

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Integrated analysis tools


VectorWorks Machine Design includes a number of tools and utilities to assist you in the drafting and design process, including spring calculators, a shaft analysis utility, a conversion factor calculator, and solution of triangles calculator. Youll also nd tools to perform simple beam load analysis and design, as well as study the kinematics of cams and Geneva mechanisms. In addition, VectorWorks Machine Design can quickly calculate the area, perimeter, and moments of inertia of 2D objects, as well as the volume, surface area, center of mass and mass properties of your 3D models.

Easy data tracking


You dont need a separate program to track your projects costs and materialsVectorWorks Machine Design will do it for you with built-in database and spreadsheet capabilities. You can easily attach data, such as manufacturer, size, part number, and order and pricing information to objects in your drawing. You can access this information at any time during the design process and use it to generate bills of materials, parts lists, and other reports. Because the information and drawings are linked, any Easy le sharing changes to the design will automatically be updated in your paperwork. With superior DXF/DWG translation, VectorWorks Machine Design allows Intelligent object technology you to work with whatever and whomever you need to get the job You can interact with your design on an entirely new level with VectorWorks done. VectorWorks Machine Design supports a number of graphic le Machine Design. Intelligent object technologya feature typically reserved formats, such as GIF, JPG, BMP, TIF, and EPS, allowing you to easily import for programs that cost thousands images into your designs and export moremakes it easy to create and change design elements without having your drawings to other programs. Support for IGS, SAT, and STL formats to redraw them. Its so easy, you can allows you to send VectorWorks models make complex design changes on the to 3D printers, rapid prototyping y, in front of clients. Youll also nd machines, and Computer Numerical objects for common hardware, detailControl and Finite Element Analysis ing, machine components, bearings, programs. You can even import 3ds springs, and welding symbols to name les. a few. Thousands of standard and custom components can be created from High-end presentation these intelligent objects. Most objects capabilities are available in both 2D and 3D. Not only does VectorWorks Machine Free symbol libraries Design have all the tools you need to VectorWorks Machine Design gives you complete your project, but it can even help you sell the job. You can create access to thousands of symbols, hatch patterns, gradients, and other resources high-quality renderings with dramatic lighting effects and make animated at no extra charge. So theres no need movies. Artistic rendering options allow to purchase separate symbol libraries. you to choose from several soft, handFrom springs to spur gears, everything sketched effects. You can also import you need to complete your design is digital photos and scanned images. right at your ngertips. You can also Plus, by adding the advanced renderdirectly import parts from PartSpec. ing plug-in RenderWorks, you can map textures, and add shadows and backgrounds to give your presentations a photorealistic look.

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

Add RenderWorks to create spectacular presentations


RenderWorks seamlessly integrates into VectorWorks Machine Design to provide you with sophisticated photorealistic and hand-rendered effects. Whatever your objectiverealistic or artistic you can create stunning presentation materials to help you sell your ideas. Radiosity and raytraced rendering Non-photorealistic rendering technology Physical lights and area lights Volumetric lighting Realistic shadows Vast library of more than 1,250 pre-dened textures Advanced texture mapping Background images Free library of image props Atmospheric effects Macintosh and Windows support for QuickTime VR

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.

For more information


To learn more about our products in the United States, call 410-290-5114 or e-mail us at sales@vectorworks.net. For customers outside the U.S., please visit our website at www.vectorworks.net to locate a local distributor.
Nemetschek North America 7150 Riverwood Drive Columbia, MD 21046 Ph: 410-290-5114 Fax: 410-290-8050 www.vectorworks.net 19852005 Nemetschek North America Nemetschek North America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of European software giant Nemetschek AG. A global leader in design technologies, Nemetschek N.A. has been developing CAD software for the AEC, entertainment, landscape design, and machine design elds since 1985. VectorWorks is one of the worlds best selling cross-platform CAD applications. It is available in more than 80 countries and is translated into seven languages. An all-in-one solution thats easier to learn and use and more cost-effective than most other CAD programs, VectorWorks is ideal for rms that dont have unlimited IT budgets. For more information, visit www.vectorworks.net

VectorWorks Machine Design


VectorWorks Machine Design offers you all this and more in one powerful, yet easy-to-use program: Precise production drafting Advanced dimensioning, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing 2D parametric constraints Free-form NURBS and 3D solids modeling

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

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