ViaCAD 2D/3D v8 – Intuitive 2D drafting and 3D modeling software

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Built on a precision solid modeler, data created with ViaCAD 2D3D v8 is exceptional for manufacturing or rapid prototypes. With a highly intuitive interface, a vast array of 2D drafting and 3D modeling tools, ViaCAD 2D/3D v8 is a the Swiss Army knife of CAD software

Available Options

Download - Windows $99.99
Download - Macintosh $99.99
DVD in Sleeve - Macintosh/Windows $99.99

Display Upgrade Options

Upgrade from ViaCAD 2D/3D v.6 or earlier - Download Windows $59.99
Upgrade from ViaCAD 2D/3D v.6 or earlier - Download Mac $59.99

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Product Information

Intelligent tools help you draw smarter and design more precisely.

LogiCursor™, The Gripper™, plus new Push/Pull Modeling and 3D Walls technologies offer real-time visual feedback as you draw. Instant, one click 2D/3D modes make viewing easy and fast.

NEW in this version:

LogiCursor expanded functionality
Real-time Push/Pull Modeling
3D Wall technology creates 3D wall and roof views for 2D architectural floor plans
Expanded Gripper™ functions for translate, rotate, scale, and face copy

Professional cross-platforming and compatibility.

Share files seamlessly between Mac® and PC. Import/export options for popular drafting and drawing platforms include AutoCAD®, .DWG, Adobe® Illustrator, and Google Sketchup®.

What's New in ViaCAD 2D/3D v8? | Video

2D Drafting
3D Modeling
Architectural Tools
Prototypes
Tools

Industry Standard Hatch Patters

26 Dimension Styles

Polar & Linear Arrays

Planar Area Properties for Engineers Needing Precise 2D Section Properties

Powerful Editing Tools

Create & Anotate

Custom Scalable Views

History Based Modeling:

Change Parameters in History to Update the Part

Edit Using Shelling, Blending, Chamfering, Holes, Bosses, and Bending

Complex Blending

Constant/Variable Blends on Complex Parts

Local Face Editing

Tools to Modify Parts Designed in Other CAD Systems Like AutoCAD®, Pro/E™, or SolidWorks™

Analysis Tools:

Calculate Precise Volumes, Weights, Centers of Gravity, Moments of Inertia

2D Drafting Tools

With Dimensions

Create 3D Walls With a Mouse Click

Create Roofs With a Mouse Click

Customizable Composite Walls

Quckly Create Section Views and Detail Views

Model to Sheet Creates Multiple Views From Your 3D Model

Precision Solid and Surface Modeling

Export Your Precision Model to 3D Printer for Quick Prototypes

Use Your Mouse to Create/Edit 3D Solids With Push/Pull Modeling

'The Gripper'

Drag & Drop 2D and 3D Editing

26,000 Drag & Drop Symbols Included

Over 90 Minutes of Video and Written Training!

LogiCursor™ Anticipates Your Moves and Shows a Suggested Action as You Draw

Change Properties Easily With the Inspector

System Requirements:

Windows®: Recommended Requirements: Microsoft© Windows® XP Home/Pro SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows® 7, Intel® Pentium® or AMD® Athlon™ class processor, 4 GB of hard disk space, 1 GB of RAM, Video card, Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended), DVD-ROM Drive. Macintosh®: Recommended Requirements: Macintosh® OS 10.5 or higher, Intel® Mac®, 4 GB of hard disk space, 1GB RAM or greater, Mouse Pointing Device (wheel button recommended), DVD-ROM Drive.

Legal Notice

© 2011 Encore Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Punch! Software, the Punch! Software logo, ViaCad, Design Unlimited, LogiCursor, The Gripper, and PrecisionPoint are trademarks or registered trademarks of Encore Software, Inc. ACIS is a registered trademark of Spatial Inc. Portions of this software are copyrighted by Spatial Inc. Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Internet Explorer and/or other Microsoft products referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Macintosh and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTY UNDER THE LICENSE AGREEMENT CONTAINED HEREIN. YOUR INSTALLATION AND/OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT TO ITS TERMS.