Auto Repair Wizard Introduced in TransMagic R8.New Features Streamline 3D Data Exchange WESTMINSTER, Colo. -- TransMagic Inc., the leading developer of precise, easy-to-use 3D data exchange software, today announced the release of TransMagic R8. This version introduces leading-edge features designed to make 3D designs accessible to all who need them. TransMagic R8 includes a new Auto Repair Wizard, a fresh look to the graphical interface, increased processing speed, assembly hierarchy support and updated CAD version support. New automated functionality in TransMagic R8 continues the company's trend of making 3D data exchange easy for everyone. TransMagic R8 introduces an innovative Auto Repair Wizard. This unique Wizard analyzes and validates the quality of 3D geometry and offers single-click "best practice" options to repair the model. The Wizard guides the user through simple steps to ensure the best quality results from any model translation. "TransMagic R8 provides a quantum leap forward in ease-of-use, automation and file validation," said Todd Reade, President of TransMagic. "3D data is now accessible to anyone for re-use without requiring special training. This release embodies our easy-to-use philosophy and gives customers sophisticated one-click tools to become data exchange masters." TransMagic R8 now utilizes assembly structures and hierarchy for rapid viewing, selecting or exporting individual part models or whole sub-assemblies with a single click in the assembly browser. Increased productivity and smaller file size are accomplished with new file pre-processing which identifies multiple instances of the same part. In models containing more than one 'instance' of the same part, the part is only translated once then reused as needed within the assembly providing smaller file sizes, shorter translation times and better efficiency when working with large assemblies. To provide 3D data exchange options for more applications, TransMagic added new output formats including binary STL (STereoLithography) A 3D printing file format created by 3D Systems for its stereolithography system. Also supported by many numerical control, rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing machines, STL provides the surface geometry of the item in triangles. and OBJ files. Binary STL files can provide a 10x file size reduction over ASCII ASCII or American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a set of codes used to represent letters, numbers, a few symbols, and control characters. Originally designed for teletype operations, it has found wide application in computers. STL files. OBJ files can be used to transfer models into popular products such as Autodesk AliasStudio, Maya and 3ds Max. In addition, TransMagic R8 provides new functionality to combine plant design models with metadata exported from PDMS (Product Data Management System) See PDM. for use in CAD or PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design systems. TransMagic R8 supports new CAD file versions including CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. V5 R19, Pro/ENGINEER WildFire 4.0, SolidWorks 2009, Siemens NX 6.0, ACIS R19, Parasolid v20, Autodesk Inventor 2010 and HOOPS 16. TransMagic reduces the costs of translating, repairing and repurposing design data for use in 3D applications. Visit www.transmagic.com for a free 7-day trial. About TransMagic TransMagic, Inc. develops highly efficient and easy-to-use 3D data exchange software to seamlessly translate, repair and view 3D models in multi-CAD environments. Scalable solutions range from desktop applications to enterprise systems with PLM integration. TransMagic supports all major CAD systems and most other CAD/CAM/CAE applications for analysis, manufacturing and simulation. Supported formats include Autodesk (Inventor, Mechanical Desktop), Dassault Systemes (CATIA, SolidWorks, ACIS), PTC (PTC, Needham, MA, www.ptc.com) Long a world leader in mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, PTC, through acquisitions and reorganization, has transformed itself into a leading provider of Internet-based B2B solutions for discrete manufacturers. Pro/Engineer, Siemens PLM Software (NX, NX I-deas, Solid Edge, JT, Unigraphics, Parasolid), IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) An ANSI file format that is system independent and also intended for human interpretation. Evolving out of the U.S. and STEP. Quality software with an intuitive interface and rapid implementation helps customers worldwide increase interoperability efficiency, production and profitability. TransMagic's customers include ABB n. 1. Among weavers, yarn for the warp. Hence, Noun 1. ABB - an urban hit squad and guerrilla group of the Communist Party in the Philippines; formed in the 1980s , Boeing, Chrysler, Caterpillar, Honda, Lockheed Martin, Ericsson, Exxon Mobil, GE Global Research, Siemens, Nemco Medical, Florida Turbine Technologies, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , SEMA SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA Société d'Encouragement aux Métiers d'Art (Society for the Promotion of Art Trades; France) SEMA Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association SEMA State Emergency Management Agency , Toyota and ZEMAX. For more information, visit www.transmagic.com or call +1 303-460-1406. |
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