Driving Dimension Free Plug In 0.1 Available for SketchUp
 NOVOSIBIRSK,
Russia, Oct 29, 2008 - LEDAS Ltd., a leading provider of computational software
components for computer-aided design (CAD) systems, releases the first free
application for variational direct modeling in Google SketchUp. Driving
Dimensions plug-in gives Google SketchUp users a unique combination of wide
capabilities with an easy-to-use tool for parametric editing of 3D models.
“Google SketchUp is a popular free program for 3D modeling, used by both
professionals and amateurs”, says Dmitry Ushakov, Director, Product
Management & Marketing, LEDAS. “Until now, however, its users could not
parametrically modify constructed models. Adjusting dimensions for the
required values by direct editing of a model is a very labor-intensive
process, which can take hours to complete. With our module, driving
dimensions of a geometric element with desired values are set by a click of
a mouse. Model geometry will be changed automatically to simultaneously
satisfy all given driving dimensions”.
The first version of Driving Dimensions sets two kinds of driving
dimensions: the length of an edge and the radius of a circle (an arc). With
these tools SketchUp users can:
- Increase efficiency of 3D modeling: simply define the required
driving dimensions of the model elements at the time of construction,
and the model will be redesigned automatically to satisfy the new
requirements
- Control dimensions at the time of editing: to satisfy all previously
defined driving dimensions following any number of geometry editing
operations, it suffice to call the recalculate command
- Create families of parametric models: it is enough to open the file
of a model with driving dimensions and input a new value for a single or
several dimensions, and the model will be automatically recalculated in
accord with the changes
- Easily modify alien models: created by other users or imported to
SketchUp from other programs, by simply specifying driving dimensions
for their elements
In the subsequent versions, LEDAS plans to expand the current set of
driving dimensions, adding the tools for setting driving distances and
angles, geometric constraints (such as parallelism and perpendicularity),
dynamic satisfactions of constraints when moving model elements and other
capabilities brought to the users by the new technology of variational
direct modeling. LEDAS intends to develop similar applications for other
popular 3D modeling programs.
Driving Dimensions is a plug-in operating directly in the Google SketchUp
environment. Its release is part of the LEDAS strategy, announced two weeks
ago, for launching the new technology of variational direct modeling. This
is a technology for smart parametric modification – preserving the logic,
directly or indirectly put in the original model. To this purpose, it uses
geometric and dimensional constraints, which are automatically generated in
accord with the topology or geometry of a boundary model, features or are
manually set by a user. The constraints and dimensions are satisfied
preserving the design intent.
Driving Dimensions is based on the LGS 3D variational geometric solver,
which solves the systems with thousands simultaneous constraints in the
real-time mode. The solver, developed by LEDAS, is used in several
commercial CAD systems and is available for licensing for developers. The
solver can be successfully integrated with all geometric kernels, available
on the market, and serves as a basis for implementing the new technology of
variational direct modeling.
For information about the LGS 3D variational geometric solver
click here.
Driving Dimensions is compatible with Google SketchUp 6 and Google
SketchUp Pro 6 running on Windows 2000/XP/Vista. The application can be
downloaded freely from
www.DrivingDimensions.com.
On the site you can also find detailed information, view training video
clips, learn about the latest versions and use the site forum for
communicating with other users and developers.
About LEDAS
LEDAS Ltd. is an independent software development company founded in
1999; it is based in Novosibirsk Scientific Centre (Akademgorodok), Siberian
Branch of the Russian Academy of Science. A leader in constraint-based
technologies, LEDAS is a well-known provider of computational software
components for PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions: geometric
constraint solvers for CAD/CAM/CAE, optimization engines for Project
Management, Work Scheduling and Meeting Planning as well as interval
technologies for Knowledge-Based Engineering and Collaborative Design. The
company also provides services for PLM market: software development,
consulting, reselling as well as education and training.
for more information, visit www.ledas.com.
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