CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
1 October 2007
Product News
KOMPAS-3D V9 New Version Released
ASCON has released the New version of its product for Mechanical CAD - KOMPAS-3D V9.
KOMPAS solutions provide classic framework for 3D Solid Parametric Modelling , 2D Drafting, Design and Release of Documentations. Wide range of add-ons and libraries arrange additional features, such as photo rendering, animation, kinematic and dynamic analysis, extended CAD/CAM/PLM integration and others. KOMPAS-3D V9 became the next version of mid-range MCAD solution from ASCON, totally available in English. The awaited release of KOMPAS-3D V9 now includes lots of updates and novelties based on international customers feed back and wishes.
We are pleased to share with you some brief information about the innovative improvements and new libraries in KOMPAS-3D V9 version:
Faster Learning and Easier Move from 2D to 3D
New build-in "ABC of KOMPAS" interactive learning system will simplify process of studying CAD software and make moving from 2D to 3D faster.
3D Parametric Modelling and Design Improvements
The use of variables in models is a lot more user-friendly now. A table of variables can be created in models and graphical documents. A table of variables contains predefined values for external variables of the file; it is intended for quick modification of these values. New implementations in sheet modelling has been realized.
Collaboration Tools in Large Projects
KOMPAS-3D V9 is now supplied with collaboration tools. A new dialogue box is displayed when a user is trying to open a file which is currently unavailable for editing. In this dialogue box a user can select an action to perform with the file. This prevents the situation where the same file is being edited by different users.
Import and Export Extended Functions
Export of KOMPAS-3D documents into DWG and DXF formats is improved. New library for extended CAD/CAM/PLM integration - 3D Model Recognition System, has been released.
These are not the only novelties and improvements in KOMPAS-3D. The considerable updates were implemented in creating BOMs, working with tables, sketchers and graphical documents, interface, new service functions and others.
Learn more about the version at http://www.ascon.net/
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