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Precision Drafting
A vast suite of 2D precision drafting tools provide you intelligent ways to design what you want. Tools include:
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• Smart Cursor Technology
• Parametric Constraints
• Rectangle
• Rounded Rectangle
• Rotated Rectangle
• Circle
• Circle by Points
• Oval
• Free Hand
• Tangents
• Lines
• Double Line
• Arc
• Polyline
• Polygon
• Double Polygon
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• Flyover
• Spiral
• Eye Dropper
• Attribute Mapping
• 2D Reshape
• Rotate
• Mirror
• Split
• Connect/Combine
• Trim
• Fillet
• Chamfer
• Offset
• Clip
• Move by Point
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Intelligent Objects
Many hybrid (2D and 3D) Machine Design objects allow you to intelligently design with countless configurations and valuable information already attached. Objects include:
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• Spur Gear
• Spur Gear Rack
• Bevel Gears
• Worm Gear
• Worm
• Pulley
• Sprocket
• Roller Chain - Linear
• Roller Chain - Circular
• Roller Chain - Offset Link
• Shaft
• Key
• Wodruff Key
• Threaded Shaft
• Slot
• Shaft Break
• Hole Pattern
• Hole Drilled
• Hole Tapped
• Screw Threads
• Keyway
• Batt Insulation
• Angle
• Bulb Flat
• Channel
• I-Beam
• Rectangular Tubing
• Round Tubing
• Square Tubing
• Tee
• Wide Flange
• Eye Bolt
• Fastener Tool
• Swing Bolt
• Swing Eye Bolt
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• T Bolt
• U Bolt
• J Bolt
• Thumb Screw
• Acorn Nut
• Knurled Thumb Nut
• Wing Nut (type A, B,C, D)
• Clevis Pin
• Dowel Pin
• Taper Pin
• Cotter Pin
• Parallel Pin
• Rivet
• Hex Cap Nut
• Retaining Wing
• Retaining Washer
• Ball Bearing
• Roller Bearing
• Tapered Roller Bearing
• Thrust Bearing
• Needle Bearing
• Pillow Block
• 2 hole Flanged Bearing
• 4 hole Flanged Bearing
• Bearing Lock Nut
• Compression Spring
• Die Spring
• Conical Compression Spring
• Torsion Spring
• Extension Spring
• Belleville Spring
• Welding Symbols
• Surface Texture Symbol
• Leader Line
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Present
Machine Design enables you to create stunning presentations right out of the box that other programs just don’t provide. Some of the presentation features are:
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• Unlimited Colour Choices
• Gradients
• Image fills
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• Hatches
• Hand Sketch Styling
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Share
Sharing your drawings is very simple with these import/export options:
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• DXF/DWG (AutoCAD)
• PDF (Acrobat)
• .SKP (Sketchup)
• .KLM (Google Earth)
• .3DS (3D Studio)
• .STL (stereo lithography)
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• .IGES (3D NURBS)
• .SAT
• Support for PartSpec
• QuickTime and QuickTime VR
• Image Files, including JPG, TIF,
 PSD, EPSF, PNG and more
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Analyse
Integrated analysis tools in Machine Design provide you value that you don't expect to find at this price point.
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• Spring Calculator
• Shaft Generator
• Shaft Analysis Utility
• Conversion Factor Calculator
• Solution of Triangles
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• Simple Beam Load
• Study of Kinematics of Cams
• Geneva Mechanisms
• VectorScript Scripting Options
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Annotate
Annotate and detail your drawings using the detailing suite in Machine Design. Options include:
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• Constrained Dimensions
• Angular Dimensions
• Radial Dimensions
• Chain Dimensions
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• Insulation
• Redline and Revision Control
• Notes Manager
• Powerful Text Options
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Quantify
Machine Design allows you to quickly determine real world attributes about the design such as:
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• Area
• Perimeter
• Moments of Inertia
• Volume
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• Surface Area
• Centre of Mass
• Mass Properties
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Model
A suite of powerful free-form modeling tools make it easy to design custom objects and shapes using tools like:
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• Boolean Operations
• NURBS Curves
• Loft Surfaces
• Extrusions
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• Extractions
• Protrusions
• Shells
• Solids
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Visualise
Visualizing designs in Machine Design is a breeze using a series of commands and rendering options available with the add on, RenderWorks. Specifically you can:
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• Thousands of textures included
• Atmospheric effects
• Volumetric lighting
• Render physical light with .ies
light distribution files from
major manufacturers
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• Radiosity & Final Gather
• Export QuickTime VR models
• Create Solar Animations
• Non-photo-realistic rendering
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