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Copilot Render streamlines the design workflow by transforming CAD models into high-quality conceptual visuals within moments. Using simple natural language inputs, designers can generate expressive renderings directly…
NOVATO, Calif., July 16, 2026 – Punch!® Software, a leading software developer of Home Design and CAD titles for over 25 years, today announced the release of new Windows and Mac versions of the SharkCAD® 17 and ViaCAD®…
The Sheet Metal tools in the application offer a comprehensive set of features for designing and editing sheet metal parts with precision and control. These tools allow users to create intricate geometries, such as…
The Arc Slot Polygon Tool allows you to create precise arc-shaped slots for adjustable mounting brackets, curved hinge mechanisms, ventilation louvers, and decorative grill patterns. This feature makes it easy to design…
The Multilingual feature lets you choose your preferred interface language English, French, or German for a smoother and more intuitive design experience. It removes language barriers, ensuring you can focus on…
The redesigned Custom Tool Palette makes organizing your favorite tools faster and easier. With support for larger m × n icon arrays, you can create flexible layouts like 3 × 20 or 10 × 10 to match your workflow. The…
This feature streamlines the process of exporting individual components from complex assemblies, allowing users to save time and enhance overall workflow efficiency.
NOVATO, Calif., October 21, 2025 – Punch!® Software, a leading software developer of Home Design and CAD titles for over 25 years, today announced the release of new Windows and Mac versions of the SharkCAD® 16 and…
Punch!® Software, a leading software developer of Home Design and CAD titles for over 25 years, today announced the release of new Windows and Mac versions of the SharkCAD® 15 and ViaCAD® 15 family of products.
ViaCAD and SharkCAD are very powerful design tools and its pretty easy to print your designs to your printer on an 8x11 page.
Companion views, such as the section and Exploded views you see here can be very helpful in visually describing the details of an assembly.
Using the Animation tools in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
Using WorkPlane pull down menu ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
Assigning different line properties to your line work is a valuable feature in ViaCAD®
Creating a shop drawing is a critical aspect of manufacturing. By including as much associated data in a Bill of Materials or BOM of that drawing, you will both speed up production and minimize production costs.
Using the Architectural tools in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
Using the Precision Point Drafting tool in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
Using the Thread, Gear and Unroll tools of the PowerPack with ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
Using the Bend tools in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® can be used to design almost anything you can put your mind too.
ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® products offer both Hatching and Filling Tools.
While the PowerPack offers a Thread module, You can still create threads in ViaCAD® if you do not have the PowerPack add-on.
Woodworking is one of the many disciplines for which ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® can be used.
When working in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® selecting objects to move or modify them will be one of the most frequent operations you employ.
When working in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® you will use a lot of different tools.
Modifying one or two of the same object type (circle, line, polygon, etc) at the same time is easy.
Over the past few months we have discussed many tools within the ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® programs.
Adding and modifying text to your CAD drawings using the four text tools in ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®
CutOut solid, Skin solid, Protrusion solid and Branched solid and their uses in SharkCAD and ViaCAD.
Extrusion and Rail Sweep solid tools and their uses in SharkCAD and ViaCAD.
ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® offer layer controls to assist in organizing your drawings.
Using the Pipe tool to convert 2D line paths into circular or rectangular 3D piping designs.
With ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® you can create some pretty complex parts with the 3D modeling tools. The Lathe Tool is a unique tool in that it allows you to make symmetric cylindrical parts with just a few clicks.
ViaCAD® & SharkCAD®'s Push/Pull tool gives you the ability to do dynamic extrusions of 2D profiles and also manipulate 3D models with a simply drag of the mouse
ViaCAD® & SharkCAD® use what we call an “Intellicursor”, and the engine that runs the Intellicursor is our Snaps.
Helpful Hints & Quick Tips -Shortcut to setting up Dimension properties in ViaCAD & SharkCAD
Beginner and Advanced Tutorials - Importing Models & PDFs In ViaCAD and SharkCAD!
How to use ViaCAD with CADSymbols to create your own section in the ViaCAD symbols library.
The Show/Hide Face tool will hide faces within a part enabling access and visibility into the internal representations of complex models.
Solves linear equations related to CAD geometry.
Learn how to create an accurate weight table with Bill of Material(BOM) attribute specific for creating a summed weight table.
Learn how to add text within 2D/3D design and making easy precise curves over rough images with exciting new features of v12.
Complete product line releases include five Upgraded Versions for both the PC and the Mac with new and improved 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling Tools, Visualization Enhancements, and expanded Interoperability
Learn how to quickly and easily finding an object's layer from within a sheet view and De-featuring a part using PowerPack.
Learn how to quickly and easily align a part by rotating it and learn about 3D conceptual modeling and mesh modeling of symmetrical parts.
Learn how to quickly and easily create polygon sketch and learn about PowerPack Mesh Repair that can be used for helping create watertight models for 3D printing.
Learn how to quickly and easily create spiral hole patterns and learn about live linking with Keyshot a top 3D rendering and animation software program.
My name is Paul Elia and I am a sculptor living in Toronto. I attended the OCAD University where I was taught an earlier version of ViaCad. It was ViaCAD’s founder Tim Olson’s and PunchCad’s background in aerospace…
The most contribution to the design process that CAD provides is the trigger and incentive to convert their imagination and creativity into reality. The ease and speed with which CAD allows students to iterate between…
Get to know Brian Graham, Furniture Designer and SharkCAD Pro Super User
This months beginner tips reviews the "push and pull" tool that allows you to take a 2D profile and instantly make it 3D. The advanced tip guides you through the use of .stl file to convert a 3D solid and then convert…
Product News, Updates and Tips from the Developer ViaCAD/SharkCAD Service Packs: The development team has been working on rolling out service packs for ViaCAD and Shark. The English language updates for ViaCAD 2D,…
One of the best ways to get up to speed with ViaCAD is to check out the training videos that are included with the product. For example, ViaCAD includes over 90 minutes of video training free with the product! In this…
CAD software is often associated with technical disciplines like engineering and architecture. These days, however, CAD software programs are available for affordable, consumer friendly pricing – so you don’t have to be…
The technology industry is buzzing at how 3D printing is the next big thing. And it is! But it’s not something that we are just waiting around for something to happen – it’s happening right now. 3D objects can feel…
Experience Level: Beginner Efficiency is the name of the game and when you get to know the tools that help you view your work in different ways, your productivity will grow by leaps and bounds. In this article we’ll…
If you’re approaching CAD for the first time, perhaps you’re a self-starter who simply digs right into the software, starts playing around, and a few iterations later, you’ve designed something. There are also people…
