KeyCreator is award-winning CAD/CAM software that takes a real geometry approach to 3D modeling. The product earns equal praise for its ability to quickly create design concepts from scratch, make changes to any model in any format, and extract and modify geometry in real-time on imported CAD models.

KeyCreator is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of mechanical design engineers who tackle increasingly complex modeling challenges every day. Delivering unmatched ease-of-use and versatility, KeyCreator gives engineers the most flexible platform for moving between 2D, 3D, solid and surface modeling, and drafting environments.

KeyCreator supports flexible management of complex machinery design

KeyCreator's geometry-based foundation supports an intuitive and completely free-form approach to drawing and modeling.

• Allows complete control of geometric shape creation and editing without the complications of constraints, history and feature dependencies.
• Real Geometry Editing achieves simple modification of solids through feature and face editing/removal and Boolean operations.
• Advanced transformation functions and breakdown of solids to surface and wireframe entities allow for total control of geometry.
• Unique time-saving capabilities to convert properly defined surface and wireframe models into solids and extract surface and wireframe entities from solids.
• Models and drawings received from other sources can be edited as if they were created natively in KeyCreator.

KeyCreator provides a complete solution for shape design. The product seamlessly integrates 2D Drafting, 3D wireframe, surfacing, solids and NC into one easy to learn environment. The latest shape design tools, combined with innovations in Feature Discovery and the ability to "cut and paste" features (called Prune and Graft), help companies streamline the product design process. Using the geometry-based tools in KeyCreator, designers can quickly and easily create and modify complex models in one hybrid environment. KeyCreator allows the designer to concentrate on the design rather than the software.

• Shape creation tools (curves, surfaces, solids) allow designers to quickly create complex shapes from concept to manufacturing.
• Visualization tools such as zebra lines, environment maps, textures, transparency and anti-aliasing support give the designer the ability to realistically visualize and interact with complex shapes.
• Shape deform tools allow dynamic modification of any curve, surface or solid. Using either shape control points or user definable constraint points, designers can intuitively make quick changes to complex shapes.
• Reshape tool facilitates the global modification of 3D shapes. Using a before-and-target set of curves or edges, designers can quickly make various versions of one model, or modify existing models per specific design specifications, at any point in the product design process.

The key to profitable contract manufacturing is the ability to generate quick and accurate quotes. KeyCreator enables tooling designers to determine both manufacturability and material costs without ever having to rebuild models from scratch. KeyCreator provides the power to modify and repair customer-supplied 3D models regardless of CAD software platform, design history or previous model constraints.

Draft angle analysis shows potential mold extraction problems in 3D

Once the tooling designer has prepared a model for manufacturing, the KeyCreator toolset helps define and select geometric features for rapid extraction of part shapes into inversely-shaped tooling models. The KeyCreator approach of trimming, splitting and stitching models is ideal for both model creation and integration of all types of solid, surface, wireframe and 2D data provided by customers. As the design progresses, KeyCreator makes it easy to react to customer changes or explore alternative ideas.

Review of runner, venting, and cooling systems in a 3D mold model

Key Creator provides an open and intuitive solution for designers and engineers who must rapidly explore, iterate, and solve manufacturability challenges - even when working with history-based models.

• Unique capacity to support 2D and 3D, solids and surface modeling with drafting and NC options.
• Quickly analyze models for certain geometry conditions, draft angles, undercuts and other problem areas
• Unique Prune and Graft functionality for extracting cavities, cores, and slides straight from imported geometry
• Recognize features for editing, model simplification, feature reuse and more
• Provides fast, cost-effective data exchange between companies and design teams

KeyCreator speeds and improves the process of creating, updating, finalizing, and sharing engineering documentation. Starting with a 3D model, KeyCreator automates the process of generating drawing views and details saving hours of work over straight 2D drafting. KeyCreator automatically updates views and dimensions when the model is changed to eliminate the need for error-prone detail work. However, when 2D drawings are created from scratch or existing drawings need maintenance, KeyCreator has the pure 2D drafting horsepower to get the job done fast.

Comprehensive Dimensioning

• Linear, angular, circular/radial, ordinate, running, baseline, and feature hole dimension types
• Notes, labels, and balloons
• Welding, surface finish, and GD&T symbols
• Associative views and dimensions
• Full user control of dimension appearance
• Saved dimension styles

Automated Drawing View Creation

• Automated multi-view drawings and title blocks
• Automated dimensioning and BOM tables
• Hidden line blanked/dashed views
• Auxiliary views
• Full, half, offset and revolved section views
• Circular enlarged-detail views
• Import drawings from AutoCAD and CADKEY
• Tracing over image files (JPG, TIF, GIF, BMP)
• Embed Microsoft Office objects (OLE)

Drawing Output

• Comprehensive saved print setups
• Output as PDF, DWG, CGM, image
• Output of "instant' web pages containing 3D mol content

Automated Programming of Manufacturing Equipment

• Output of profiles in DXF, CDL, and HPGL formats>
• Conversion of TrueType fonts into profiles
• Flat pattern development from 3D models
• Output of filtered and sorted circle and point locations as ASCII text or XML
• Output of 3D Stereo-lithography files (STL)
• Output of 3D models in common formats (SAT, X_T, IGES, STEP, etc.)
• 2-3 axis toolpath generation, available in optional NC package
• Output of Post-processed NC code, available in optional NC package

Flexibility. Speed. Ease of use. Freedom. That's KeyCreator.