Kubotek Combines Advanced Face Selection with Dimension Editing Techniques

By DE Editors

Kubotek USA (Marlborough, MA), maker of geometry-based CAD software, has recently unveiled new direct modeling capabilities for designing, editing, and reusing 3D solid models. These new functions allow users to change solid model geometry by selecting and editing dimensions in real time without predefined constraints.

With face-selection technology, users are no longer required to define relationships and specify constraints in advance to use dimensions when editing models. Kubotek's Face Logic technology assesses a face identified as the cursor passes over while simultaneously analyzing adjacent faces for certain geometry and topology conditions. 

Direct dimension-driven editing lets a user select any dimension on a 3D solid model, insert a different value, and watch the geometry automatically update. "Kubotek's introduction of direct dimension-driven editing allows users to work with models the way they naturally want to design," said James Gordon, deputy VP of development at Kubotek USA.  Direct dimension-driven editing does not require any fixed relationships be built into the dimensions or any special data or entity types.

The first implementation of Kubotek's direct dimension-driven editing capabilities will be available in the company's KeyCreator and REALyze products.

For more information, visit kubotekusa.com.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.