Faster and more flexible 3D part and assembly modeling, photorealistic renderings and improved 2D drawing
Software deliv-ers fast and flexible 3D modeling, streamlined design manage -ment, powerful new apps and an improved user experience that empower you to re-imagine what’s possible, including:
Faster and more flexible 3D part and assembly modeling, expanded use of syn -chronous technology, photorealistic rendering and enhanced 2D drawing pro -duction capabilities enable you to design better products and get those products to market ahead of their competition. While there are hundreds of customer enhancements included in Solid Edge ST7, here are the key highlights:
Sketch is available in the part, assembly and sheet metal environments and speeds many modeling scenarios, for example, by rapidly defining 3D paths for sweep opera -tions. You can also use 3D Sketch to model pipes and wires that are bent in more than one plane, and in the assembly environ -ment for the definition of exact paths for piping, wiring and tubing.
The 3D measure interface provides you with easier access to comprehensive 3D measurement data and excellent control over the amount of measurement informa-tion presented. You can make multiple 3D measurements with a single command and the results are presented onscreen for rapid and accurate communication of measurement data.
A more intuitive and visual interface is available for controlling hole definition. The new interface provides wider support for international standards and is available in the part, assembly and sheet metal environments.
Duplicating components in assemblies The Duplicate Component command speeds assembly design in which compo-nents are duplicated in many positions and orientations. Multiple copies of a compo-nent can be created based on designated “from” and “to” positions and orientations of existing components. Patterning components along a curve You can create a pattern of components along a 3D curve, with both position and orientation being controlled by the curve. In this example, a helical curve is used to define the location and orientation of mul -tiple components.