Features
Partial export in CAD Exchanger Lab
In order to perform partial export, the undesired elements should be deselected from a model "Structure".
PMI
PMI stands for Product and Manufacturing Information which is design, manufacturing, quality, and other data included in a 3D CAD file. PMI can be found in Properties section. Separate dimensions or groups of them can be displayed by checking and ...
Mesh generation
CAD Exchanger Lab can generate Polygonal representations (Meshes) of different densities based on Boundary representations (B-Rep). Open Representations and click Add mesh to start Mesh generation.
Explode
CAD Exchanger Lab has an explode function that allows users to break down intricate models into their individual components. Click the Explode button in the upper panel and tweak the explode value. Exploding can be used simultaneously with ...
Sectioning
CAD Exchanger Lab allows sectioning with X, Y and Z planes. Click the Sectioning button at the top, then Add plane in the left panel. There can be up to 3 different planes simultaneously.
Measure
CAD Exchanger Lab has several options for measuring: angles between vertexes or surfaces; distances; radiuses; diameters. Click the Measure icon, Add measurement, pick the measurement type and measure the object or objects. Note: Measurement tool ...
Manipulator
It’s possible to move and rotate either the whole assemblies or individual parts of the model in CAD Exchanger. Click the Manipulator button for it to appear on the screen and use it to change the position and rotation of the selected object, then ...
Delayed display
This option is useful while working with very large assemblies. Massive assemblies usually take considerable time to be imported and shown in the viewport. With the Delayed display option enabled, you can select certain parts to be displayed, instead ...
View options
Under title Display mode, you can choose wireframe, shading, or shading with boundaries. Under Projection mode there are perspective or isometric view options. Selection mode allows selecting one face of the object or its whole body.