Proven technology for translating and working with automotive data in SolidWorks
FormatWorks extends the SolidWorks data translation capability to support native CATIA V4 and V5 data as well as other formats. The technology used in FormatWorks is based on propriety algorithms developed by Capvidia for the automotive idustry to provide automatic, accurate, and reliable translation into and out of SolidWorks.
FormatWorks simplifies the import process to SolidWorks. Automatic repair and healing ensures that foreign geometries meet the criteria set by SoliWorks to form valid solids. This repair is always performed within the model tolerance while maintaining original model integrity and preventing model deformation. 
FormatWorks Workflow:
- Data Import
- Tolerance Control
- Automatic Repair & Healing
- Manual Repair
- Geometry Check
- Data Export
Import Formats
FormatWorks solves frustrating data incompatibility problems occurring furing the import of 3D models into SolidWorks. It seamlessly imports native data formats (CATIA V4, CATIA V5, P/E, etc.) and performs necessary repairs to form a valid model in SolidWorks.
FormatWorks 2006 import formats:
- CATIA V5 up to R15
- CATIA V4
- CATIA V4 2D drawings
- Pro/E
- CADDS
- IGES 6.0
- VDA-FS
- STEP
- ACIS
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PDQWorks is the first product available to SolidWorks designers to provide real-time CAD model quality verification, and certification to guarantee that product data quality guidelines for topology, geometry, and manufacturability are satisfied.
SolidWorks Models
PDQWorks verifies that models created in SolidWorks will satisfy the quality requirements defined by the SASIG group (VDA 4955, AIAG D-15, GALIA, ODETTE, JAMA). You also define your "own quality standards" to satisfy internal requirements and manufacturing capabilities of your organization.
FaceWorks provides powerful design tool that automate and simplify the most difficult and complex tasks in the mold design process in SolidWorks. It was specifically developed and tested with continous input from mold designers and manufacturers. Users benefit from standard SolidWorks functions complemented with specialized, easy-to-use tools that simplify the tool-making process dramatically and minimize costs and manufacturing times.
FaceWorks contains all the necessary tools to product high quality molds within the SolidWorks environment. The advanced modeling tools include: creation of cavities, cores, sliders, lifters and sub-inserts using 3D-solid modeling techniques and associative operations. FaceWorks performs the parting process on either a solid model or a sewn set of surfaces (skin) that do not form a solid.
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