Insights Archives

July 9, 2024

Focus On: Hybrid Solids in ThinkDesign 2024 R2

ThinkDesign extends Full Hybrid Modeling capabilities by introducing Hybrid Solids. B-rep solid entities (solids with boundary representation) are traditionally made up of faces as parameterized surfaces: this possibility in ThinkDesign […]

May 22, 2024

Focus On: Large Assembly Management in ThinkDesign

Let’s explore ThinkDesign unique and powerful environment in the design and management of assembly models. Assemblies are models made up of multiple parts or components, which are brought together to […]

September 1, 2023

Focus On: Improve company processes thanks to 3D model sharing

In this article, we’ll dig into the meaning of 3D model files sharing within a company, highlighting the benefits of using the PDF format in the sharing process. In […]

July 7, 2023

Focus On: High Quality Reverse Engineering

In this article we are going to describe how to handle a High Quality Reverse Engineering process in ThinkDesign multi-geometry environment. Starting from the 3D scanned mesh of a physical […]

May 4, 2023

Focus On: Curve on Shape

In this article, we will discuss the new “Curve on Shape through Interpolation Points” command by highlighting the benefits of using it in a real-world application. Creating curves is essential […]

March 5, 2017

Top 10 Features: Zone Modeling & Zone Draft

Let’s conclude our “Top 10” set of articles on ThinkDesign’s features with the last in-depth analysis on Zone Modeling and Zone Draft. The Zone Modeling extends the potentialities of […]

March 3, 2017

Top 10 Features: Hybrid Modeling – Part 3

In this article we are pleased to present the experience of a very keen and passionate customer, Moredesign, who found in ThinkDesign functionalities the possibility to satisfy the needs of […]

March 3, 2017

Top 10 Features: Hybrid Modeling – Part 2

Let’s continue with our in-depth analysis on the main properties of Hybrid Modeling. In the last number of this survey we shortly spoke about flexibility and the advantages implied […]

March 3, 2017

Top 10 Features: Hybrid Modeling

Our in depth study of ThinkDesign Functionalities goes on. This month we shall explore the number of possibilities offered by Hybrid Modeling. Working in a hybrid manner means gaining […]

February 28, 2017

Top 10 Features: Smart Objects – Part 2

Part 1 focused on the definition of Smart Objects. Let’s now try, with an example, to identify their main features. A Smart Object must: Be simple to carry out, […]

February 28, 2017

Focus On: Using Meshes in Design and Prototyping processes

In this study in depth, our Product Marketing will talk about Meshes and Reverse Engineering, telling about the experience of Acripoli Srl, a factory producing components in thermoformed plastic, laser […]

February 28, 2017

Top 10 Features: Smart Objects

Let’s continue with our “Top 10” set of articles talking about Smart Objects. In parametric solid modeling, the design of a detail is carried out through repetitive features that the […]

February 27, 2017

Focus On: Part List

In this issue the Product Marketing presents a study on the information classification and the Parts List creation. A key element in the final design of an assembly is […]

February 27, 2017

Top 10 Features: Integrated 2D/3D environment

ThinkDesign provides a unique design environment with 2D and 3D features as well. This still represents a great advantage to the users. Let’s see why it must not be underestimated. […]

February 25, 2017

Top 10 Features: Global Shape Modeling & Advanced Modeling

Let’s continue with our in-depth analysis on Global Shape Modeling, by exploring the many features of the Advanced Modeling command. In the previous articles, we illustrated how to make […]

February 25, 2017

Top 10 Features: Global Shape Modeling – Planar Bounding Box and 3D Bounding Box

Let’s go on with our discussion on the “Top Ten” features with a further article on Global Shape Modeling (GSM). This time we will focus on the free-form changes by […]

February 25, 2017

Top 10 Features: Global Shape Modeling – Bend

Let’s go on with the in-depth examination of the features of ThinkDesign. This month we will focus on the 3D modeling. Among the different approaches to the 3D modeling […]

February 25, 2017

Focus On: Colors and Materials in ThinkDesign – Part 2

As for the ‘Color’ attribute, ThinkDesign allows you to assign the ‘Material’ properties to solids and surfaces. These properties are used to define the physical characteristics and appearance of […]

February 25, 2017

Top 10 Features: Sheet metal – Part 2

Sheet metal detail design in the integrated modeling environment. In Part 1 of this article we analyzed some features of ThinkDesign used for the design of bent sheet models. […]

February 25, 2017

Top 10 Features: Sheet metal

The focus of this article is on the features of the sheet metal design available in ThinkDesign. In particular, we’ll deal with the functions to design bent sheet metal models. […]