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3D Sculptor

3D Sculptor, part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD package, excels in creating complex organic shapes and surface designs directly in your browser using advanced subdivisional capabilities.

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Sculpt the Future: Transformative Organic Design in the Cloud

3D Sculptor is a specialized tool within the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD package, created for professional organic shape and surface design, operating entirely within a browser. It seamlessly integrates into the Cloud CAD suite with its organic subdivisional push-and-pull modeling functions, making the creation of even the most complex shapes straightforward and intuitive.

3D Sculptor is both parametric and associative, perfectly complementing the mechanical design tools within the suite. This integration enables the addition of ergonomic and curvature-continuous organic designs where needed, enhancing overall product aesthetics and functionality.

The move to browser-based design with 3D Sculptor represents a significant shift away from the traditional dependence on costly hardware. It leverages powerful remote servers and cloud technology to minimize hardware requirements and enhance design efficiency.

Key Features & Benefits

Organic Sub-D Design

Organic Sub-D Design in 3D Sculptor utilizes subdivision modeling techniques that allow for intuitive manipulation and refining of complex surfaces. This feature is perfect for designers looking to create organic, freeform shapes with high levels of detail and smoothness, enabling the transformation of simple geometries into sophisticated designs with just a few clicks.

Pre-Defined Primitives

Pre-defined primitives serve as the building blocks in 3D Sculptor, offering a range of basic shapes like spheres, cubes, and cylinders that can be quickly modified to jump-start the modeling process. These primitives can be easily adjusted using Sub-D tools to expedite the creation of complex models, reducing the initial design time and effort.

Image Import and Reference

3D Sculptor allows designers to import images directly into the workspace, where they can be sized and positioned to serve as precise reference guides. This feature is invaluable for accurately shaping organic designs to match specific visual criteria or inspirations. By using images as a template, designers can ensure that their models adhere closely to envisioned concepts or existing objects, enhancing accuracy and creativity in the design process.

Assembly Design

Assembly design mode in 3D Sculptor enhances the capability to construct and analyze complex assemblies directly within the cloud environment. This mode provides tools for positioning, aligning and connecting different components smoothly, allowing designers to visualize how individual parts fit and interact in a larger assembly. The intuitive interface and tools help streamline the assembly process, ensuring efficient management of connections and relationships between components.

Organic Design Guidance

Organic Design Guidance in 3D Sculptor leverages artificial intelligence to suggest optimal design paths and modifications based on real-world constraints and objectives. This guidance helps designers enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of their organic models, ensuring that the designs are not only visually striking but also structurally sound and practical.

Built-In Data Management

3D Sculptor features built-in cloud data management, seamlessly integrated within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This robust system streamlines the organization, storage and security of your design data, enabling real-time collaboration and efficient version control. With intuitive tools to manage access and track changes, it makes certain that your project data is always up-to-date and easily accessible, enhancing productivity and safeguarding your intellectual property.

Built-In Lifecycle Management

3D Sculptor built-in lifecycle management, fully integrated within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This feature empowers users to control and monitor the entire lifecycle of their designs, from inception through to completion and beyond. It provides essential tools for workflow automation, phase tracking and compliance management, ensuring that every stage of the design process is optimized for efficiency and aligned with project goals. The lifecycle management system enhances decision-making, streamlines operations and maintains high standards of quality and compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3D Sculptor a SOLIDWORKS add-in?

No, 3D Sculptor is not a SOLIDWORKS add-in. It is a standalone application that runs 100% in the browser as part of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Designed to either enhance SOLIDWORKS designs with sub-divisional organic modeling or operate independently within the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD suite, 3D Sculptor simplifies the creation of complex organic shapes, making them easy to model with its intuitive tools. This functionality provides designers with the flexibility to produce high-quality, aesthetically pleasing designs quickly and efficiently.

Can 3D Sculptor be purchased independently from the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD suite?

Yes, 3D Sculptor can be purchased independently and offers significant value when used alongside SOLIDWORKS. It adds advanced capabilities for organic modeling, utilizing subdivisional and surface modeling techniques that enhance product aesthetics and functionality. This integration enables SOLIDWORKS users to handle complex organic shapes more effectively within their existing workflows. Additionally, it is available at a discounted rate when included as part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD Suite, which provides a comprehensive set of design and collaboration tools.

What are the system requirements for running 3D Sculptor?

3D Sculptor is a cloud-based application that runs entirely in a browser, requiring only a reliable internet connection. The hardware requirements are minimal, allowing most modern smart devices, including laptops, tablets, and desktops, to run the software efficiently.

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3DEXPERIENCE roles are licensed on a subscription basis through a named user licensing model. This approach assigns licenses to individual users rather than devices, allowing flexibility for users to access their roles from any device, anywhere, without the need for specific installations. The subscription includes cloud storage, support and automatic updates, ensuring that you always have access to the latest tools and features while keeping costs predictable and manageable.

What is the difference between “roles” and “apps”?

In the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a “role” refers to a set of tools and capabilities designed to meet specific job functions or industry needs. Roles are composed of various “apps,” which are individual software applications that support specific tasks within a role. For instance, a role might cater to design engineering and include apps for 3D modeling, simulation and data management. This structure allows users to access a tailored suite of tools that align with their unique workflow requirements, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

How does 3D Sculptor work with SOLIDWORKS designs?

3D Sculptor and SOLIDWORKS can be directly linked through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, allowing features created or modified in one application to automatically update in the other, ensuring synchronized geometry across both platforms. Alternatively, designs created in 3D Sculptor can also be exported and then imported into SOLIDWORKS, offering flexibility in how you integrate and manage your design workflows.

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