The Engineer's toolbox

Midplane meshing heals gaps. The midplane meshing feature in this design package converts thin, solid parts, such as car body panels, into plate/shell elements using the midpoint of the surface elements. This significantly reduces the number of elements in the model, heals the gaps inherent in midplane extraction, and allows engineers to take advantage of the faster processing speeds associated with the plate/shell elements. Algor Inc, Pittsburgh, PA. http://www.1rs.com/007df-450

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Valve and connector software. Version 2.0 of Instrumentation Valve and Connector inPHorm software is available free as a CD or via Internet download. Built-in tools prohibit improper selection of components and seal materials that fall outside operating conditions. A Valve Sizer provides a selection of valves within a product family capable of meeting mass or volumetric flow requirements in strict accordance with ANSI/ISA equations. Parker Hannifin Corp, Jacksonville, AL. http://www.1rs.com/007df-451

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Project communication software. ActiveProject v2000/E is a web-based software that enables corporations to set up their own project extranets for sharing information with an extended team of suppliers, subcontractors and internal staffs. Authorized users can access up-to-the-minute project information in CAD, document, spreadsheet, image and other files through a web browser, regardless of their location, application or platform. Framework Technologies Corp, Burlington, MA. http://www.1rs.com/007df-452

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AutoCAD 2000 reference. A handy guide for the most widely-used design program, "AutoCAD 2000 in a Nutshell" contains alphabetically arranged descriptions of every command and variable, including toolbar and command line launch options. Important command dialog boxes are defined with detailed descriptions of the various options available to users. The author writes from many years of experience as an AutoCAD user and instructor. O'Reilly & Associates Inc, Sebastopol, CA. http://www.1rs.com/007df-453

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CAD comparison. This software identifies geometrical differences mathematically between two sets of surface data that are representative of the same part. QuickCompare then marks these differences and documents them in a CAD file. This allows tool designers to update related components and tooling, while archiving the changes. QuickCompare helps ensure that all ECOs are found, whether they were communicated from design or not. Cimatron Ltd, Livonia, MI. http://www.1rs.com/007df-454

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Scan to web. The eScanner Series offers large format scanning-direct-to-web solutions. The 40-in. wide color scanner comes fully equipped with web-enabling scan and view software packages. All scanned images are archived, indexed and easily retrievable for online viewing. Users can quickly view large images using a 56K modem, with no plug-in, and without any lost time associated with downloading. IDEAL Scanners & Systems Inc, Rockville, MD.

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Parametrics added. CADKEY 99 and CAD
KEY Design Suite can now benefit from a parametrics add-on. CADKEY Parametrics fully supports complete parametric definition and editing of dimension-driven solid models with the company's freeform 3D automation tools that include advanced wireframe, surface and hybrid solid modeling. The end result is a package combining feature-based and freeform solid modeling. CADKEY Corp, Marlborough, MA. http://www.1rs.com/007df-456

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