A new DGN interface in 3D_Evolution completes the range of interfaces and formats for all major digital factory planning tools.

Because they generate cumbersome data, preventing easy manipulation in plant planning software tools, detailed CAD models are often the Holy Grail in digital plant environments.

CoreTechnologie unveils the latest version of its 3D_Evolution software. With a new DGN interface, it completes the wide range of interfaces and formats for all major digital factory planning tools.

As they generate heavy data, therefore prevent a smooth handling in factory planning software tools, detailed CAD models are often the Holy Grail in digital factory environments.

Thanks to a new feature in the 3D_Evolution Simplifier, the German-French software publisher wants to enable engineers to automatically generate envelope geometry especially for all major visualization tools.

The 3D_Evolution software reads 3D formats such as CATIA, JT, CREO, NX, Solidworks and STEP without a CAD license and automatically generates envelope geometries based on the exact, original model.

“The new simplifier function enables even further simplification by creating minimal envelope bodies. Details such as energy chains or special section tubes are replaced by envelopes, which after simplification only contain a fraction of the original amount of data. The automatic process, which is very quick even when simplifying large amounts of data, reduces the elements of typical assemblies by up to 95 percent. Formats like DGN for Microstation or JT and STEP allow the transfer to the common visualization systems. The simplification enables an impressive compression of the CAD models. In this way, large CAD assemblies such as robot cells or conveying systems are simplified in a very short time and can be handled after conversion in the factory planning software”, explains the company.

In other terms, by minimizing the number of elements, the Simplifier enables a smooth and fast processing of large CAD models.

Lastly, CAD assembly structures can also be converted into a functional product structure which is required for simulation.