PolyWorks V12 Release
PolyWorks/InspectorTM V12
InnovMetric Software Inc., a leading supplier of industrial 3D metrology software solutions, is proud to unveil the world's first relational inspection solution with PolyWorks V12. The PolyWorks new relational inspection architecture analyses every single step in a part measurement workflow with the purpose of constructing a logical representation of the operator's intent using objects, parameters, and relationships between objects. Rebuilt on top of this new relational foundation, PolyWorks V12 offers unprecedented technical capabilities in the world of 3D metrology software:
Real-time updates
Part inspection projects and reports, measured either by a point cloud digitizer, contact-based probing device, or both, can be modified and automatically updated in real time. For example, if a circle's constraining plane is modified, the PolyWorks V12 automatic project updater would update the circle itself, objects related to this circle, and any table or snapshot referring to these objects.
Unlimited project replay
Thanks to the new DirectReplayTM technology, a part inspection project and report can be created for a first piece, then automatically replayed with subsequent pieces. Starting with the second piece, users need only acquire 3D measurement data of the new piece, using either a point cloud digitizer, contact-based probing device, or both. The automatic project updater takes care of updating the inspection results for the new piece.
Zero teaching, at last
No teaching mode needs to be invoked in PolyWorks V12 to prepare an inspection project for a multi-piece inspection task. There is no Record button, no operation history tree, nor any program. You can create a part inspection project or modify an existing one without caring about the next piece. And initiate the measurement of a new piece at any given time.
Multi-piece project archives
The inspection results of multiple pieces can be stored under the umbrella of a single project, saving disk space and accelerating project opening and saving operations. In addition, the SPC database holding multi-piece statistics is globally shared and can be accessed at any time.
Extra flexibility for real part inspection jobs
PolyWorks V12 projects can handle multiple CAD models, multiple parts, and multiple part alignments at once. Individual report items can also be linked to specific part alignments and coordinate systems for total reporting flexibility.
PolyWorks/ModelerTM V12
The new version 12 of the PolyWorks/ModelerTM reverse engineering solution offers parametric 2D sketching capabilities at no additional cost. This new PolyWorks V12 sketcher allows users to:
- Create a sketch outline by: sectioning a digitized part at a specific position, averaging multiple sections, or extracting a silhouette edge
- Create sketch entities following a logical order that corresponds to the design intent, from the primary entities that need to be perfectly fitted onto the outline, up to secondary entities that just connect primary entities together
- Anchor and fit new entities and automatically make them tangent or perpendicular to existing entities
- Import PolyWorks sketches into popular professional CAD packages, such as CATIA, UG, Pro/E, or SolidWorks, in order to create fully editable parametric and associative solid CAD models
In addition to new sketching capabilities, PolyWorks/Modeler V12 also offers a new curve mathematical engine and enhanced set of curve reshaping techniques that cut the total time needed to build a NURBS surface model from a digitized part by more than 50%.
"Our mission consists in optimizing the extraction of CAD entities from digitized models, and not in developing a new CAD modeler. Our customers already have a standard CAD package and standard modeling methodologies in their organization. PolyWorks/Modeler V12 is the catalyst solution that transforms our customers' professional CAD package into a complete reverse engineering solution", said Marc Soucy, president of InnovMetric Software.
Talk to your Hi-Tech Metrology sales contact about how you can upgrade or obtain the new power and functionality of the latest version of one of the world's leading point cloud engineering packages - PolyWorks V12.