Enhanced 3D Printing and Modeling Tools
The Punch!CAD™ PowerPack brings over 70 new tools to the existing functionality of ViaCAD®. Prepare and perfect your CAD designs for 3D Printing. PowerPack offers a collection 3D printing repair tools, new modeling tools and general utilities that will increase productivity and make your existing and future designs 3D Printer ready. Example tools include auto repair for dangling vertices, stitch triangles, double and collapsed face removal, correction of simple holes, plus repair for mesh, curves, surfaces and solids, and more! Strengthen your work and increase your efficiency with PowerPack.
Expanding the functionality of ViaCAD® Pro and ViaCAD® 2D/3D, the Punch!CAD™ PowerPack adds more than 70 tools for detailed Entity Management, 3D printing editing/repair, and sophisticated modeling. A standout feature is the Mesh to Analytic tool, which converts mesh data from formats like STL and SketchUp into accurate Solid Models. This expansion not only enhances the verification and repair of mesh and entity data but also includes utility features for improved CAD data management.
The PowerPack includes a variety of modeling tools to refine your designs:
Optimized mesh tools are provided for reducing triangles, analyzing mesh integrity, and performing comprehensive auto-repairs. Features like vertex smoothing, making vertices planar, and segmenting meshes enhance the versatility of your 3D models. The PowerPack also facilitates the separation of parts, conversion between quads and triangles, and the combination or splitting of selected segments.
A suite of general tools is included to improve the management of CAD data:
A collection of tools for manipulating entity attributes.
Creates a Spur Gear based on number of teeth, module, pressure angle, clearance, and involute samples. In addition to creating the 2D curve outline of the gear, an extruded 3D solid model is added to the drawing.
Converts manifold, water tight, facetted models into solid models with options to simplify into analytical shapes. Suitable for converting low polygon models (<100K) into solids for modeling operations as well sharing to other apps using STEP and IGES translators.
Unroll will flatten a developable surface such as a ruled surface into a shape that lies in the XY plane.
The HeightMap to 3D Mesh tool will convert a 2D image into a 3D object. The height is extracted from the color components by applying a grayscale conversion and mapping the results into a user supplied height value.
The Select Same tool provides mask options for selecting objects including
The Assorted Colors tool assigns up to 20 colors per group of entities selected. The tool is useful for visually identifying file import and other individual parts.
AutoLayer is a tool that will automatically assign an entity to a layer based on the same shape or by entity name. Use AutoLayer to help organize files imported from other applications that do not support layering.
The Preview Layers utility provides a user interface to rapidly step through layers. The play button will animate through the layer start and end region. The step forward and backward buttons manually provide control through the layers.
There are many file formats that do not contain unit settings that include STL, OBJ, PLY, 3DS and older DXF files. The Change File Units command allows you to quickly change a file scale based on Units or Scale Factor.
The Show Only by Name tool displays just the entity with the provided name. This tool changes the Show/Hide flags of the entity.
The Rename tool provides a way to rename large number of entities. This tool is especially useful for renaming entities imported from external applications. For example, Inventor attaches the full assembly representation to the part name.
The Spell Check examines all visible text for possible misspellings and provides suggestions.
The Isolate Layer command sets the display layers to objects you select.
Repair profile, simplify profile, show surface free edges, remove duplicate entities, remove zero length curves, simplify solid
Mesh analysis, auto repair, show mesh free edges, remove collapsed facets, identify overlaps, remove duplicate facets, fix flipped normal, weld vertices, remove unused vertices, rebuild normal, close simple holes, rebuild normal, flip on normal, delete facets, combine, split by select, make vertices planar, remove slivers
Avoid the pitfalls of curve discontinuities that can hinder successful modeling operations like Booleans, blending, and chamfering. The Split at Discontinuity tool, part of the PowerPack suite, intelligently identifies and splits curves at points of discontinuity, ensuring a smoother design process.
Windows System Requirements
ViaCAD® 15 Pro or 2D/3D, Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8, 10, or 11¹, Intel® Pentium® IV or AMD® Athlon64™ class 64-bit processor, 3 GB of hard disk space, 8 GB of RAM, Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended), OpenGL/DirectX9 Compliant video card with 256MB of dedicated RAM, Internet Connection required2
Mac System Requirements
ViaCAD® 15 Pro or 2D/3D, Macintosh® OS 10.11 through 15¹, Apple Mac with Intel or Apple processor, 4 GB of hard disk space, 8 GB RAM or greater, Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended), Internet Connection required2
¹ Program compatibility is not guaranteed for earlier operating systems, requires a machine with an operating system using x64 (64-Bit) architecture.
2 User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges.
1. Licensing Options:
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Perpetual License: A one-time purchase that allows you to use the software without time limitations. It remains functional as long as the hardware and operating system support it, making it an ideal choice for long-term investment. |
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Subscription License: An annual subscription that includes access to the latest updates, new features, and technical support. If the subscription is not renewed, access to the software is revoked. |
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Network License: Allows multiple users within the same network to access the software. Perfect for organizations needing to manage multiple licenses. Contact [email protected] for more information. |
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Floating License: A flexible licensing option (also known as a concurrent license) that allows a set number of users to share licenses. This is ideal for teams where not all users need access to the software simultaneously. |
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Companion License: One companion license is offered to customers using the current version and is on valid support. Customers can install the program on one companion machine used by the same registered user. This is a courtesy feature used by our customers and is helpful if you want access to the program at both work and home. |
2. Volume Licensing:
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We offer volume licensing discounts for businesses and educational institutions purchasing multiple licenses. This helps organizations save on costs while equipping their teams with powerful CAD tools. Rates vary based on the number of seats ordered. For more information, please reach out to our sales team at [email protected] |
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Special pricing and licensing options are available for students, educators, and academic institutions. This ensures that future professionals have access to industry-standard tools at an affordable rate. For more information, please reach out to our sales team at [email protected] |
4. Trial Versions:
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Free trial versions are available for those who want to try out the software before making a purchase. This allows potential customers to evaluate the features and performance of our products. |
5. Maintenance & Support:
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Our Maintenance & Support plans are valid for one year from the date of purchase and can be extended annually. These plans provide access to Technical Support and Software and Maintenance Updates (Patches). We highly recommend extending the maintenance plan to ensure continuous access to the latest updates and support. Maintenance & Support Renewal is available for versions up to 5 years old. |
6. Upgrade Policy:
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Upgrades include new and improved features and Maintenance & Support for one year. Upgrades are available for versions up to 5 years old. |
7. License Reactivation Policy:
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Customers on active support can request reactivation of their license to another machine in case of hardware failure. This ensures that you can continue using TurboCAD without interruption. |
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