Whats new in ArtCAM 2008?

Project File and Assemblies

3D Project File

The new 3D Project file can incorporate multiple ArtCAM models that all relate to a single project. These models are stored together within the 3D project (*.3dp) file.

Create a new 3d project in ArtCAM

Multiple ArtCAM Models with
Independent Properties

Once a project has been created as many independent models as are required can be added to it. These models can each be of entirely different resolutions, sizes and materials. All the models are stored within the 3DP file.

Intuitive Project Tree

Each project includes an integrated project tree to organise Models and Assemblies. These can be viewed, manipulated, edited, copied or created using a simple, intuitive interface. The Project tree is designed to support all of the familiar Windows methods of file manipulation – drag & drop, standard short-cut keys, context-sensitive menus and visual feedback.

 ArtCAM can now work with a variety of files grouped together in a single project

Integrated Assembly Model

ArtCAM models can be easily converted to triangle meshes for further 3D position and manipulation or Rapid Prototype manufacture. Collections of meshes can be assembled into complex and intricate 3D parts and the composite result can also be machined using various methods.

Assemble multiple ArtCAM models into intricate 3d meshes for machining in a variety of methods

Extensive 3D Model Import Options

ArtCAM 2008 includes import filters for all major surface, solid and standard triangle mesh file formats. These can be machined directly, pasted into ArtCAM models as part of a more complicated design or combined, scaled or transformed using the Project Assembly.
Supported file types include: ACIS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, CATIA, CATIA5, Cimatron, Cimatron Elite, IDEAS, IGES, Parasolid, PowerShape, Pro Engineer, Rhino, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, STEP, Unigraphics, VD