Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you don’t have the right software, but need a suitable program to open a 3D model you received from a coworker?
3D FastView is a simple and efficient software solution for opening any type of 3D files, no matter the size and complexity of it. With 3D FastView you can easily check, measure or correct the model down to the smallest detail before it goes into production.
Manufacturing and mechanical engineering companies often have a need for a program that allows them to check and review details, add dimensions and help them with describing complex parts of elements. 3D FastView turns out to be ideal for when you need a program similar to SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software, but you do not have enough financial resources for this type of solution and you do not need the full functionality of it, as you are not primarily involved in the planning process. The program is also suitable for construction and architecture professionals that need to review projects in greater detail.
Let’s look at some of the most common ways of using this program.
1. Opening 3D Models and Plans With 3D Fastview
3D FastView can open many formats. The most commonly used are DWG and DXF, which can also be opened with GstarCAD software – an affordable AutoCAD alternative.
In 3D fastView, you can open files created in Solidworks, CATIA, SolidEdge, Parasolid, Autodesk Inventor, Creo, ProEngineer, etc.
Here is a list of files that are supported in 3D FastView;
- STL (*.stl)
- CATIA V4 (*.model;*.exp;*.session) versions 4.1.9 to 4.2.4
- CATIA V5 (*.CATPart;*.CATProduct;*.CGR) versions V5R8 to 5-6R2018
- CATIA V5 2D (*.CATDrawing)
- UG NX (*.prt) versions 11-NX 12.0.0
- JT (*.jt) versions JT8.x, 9.x, 10, 10.2
- Pro/Engineer (*.prt;*.prt.*;*.asm;*.asm.*)
- ProE/Creo Parametric2D (*.drw;*.drw.*) versions16 -Creo 5.0
- STEP (*.stp;*.step) versions AP203, AP214, AP242
- IGES (*.igs;*.iges) versions Up to 5.3
- Parasolid (*.x_t;*.xmt_txt;*.x_b;*.xmt_bin) versions 9.0 -31.0.154
- Solidworks (*.sldprt;*.sldasm) versions 98 –2019
- Solidworks 2D (*.slddrw)
- Autodesk Inventor (*.ipt,*.iam) versions v11 –2019
- Solid Edge (*.par;*.asm;*.psm) versions V18 -ST11
- 3D XML (*.3dxml) versions 4.0 to 4.3
- XML (*.xml)
- Autodesk (*.dwg;*.dxf) versions 2.5 to 2019
- HPGL (*.hpgl;*.hpgl2;*.hgl;*.hpg;*.hp2,*.gl2;*.plt)
- Image (*.jpg;*.gif;*.bmp;*.png;*.tif;*.tiff)
- PDF (*.pdf)
Import, convert or export to files such as STP, IGS, CATIAV5, ACIS, PDF, 3DXML and CGR.
2. Easy User Interface
3D FastView has a simple and transparent user interface. Even if you do not have any previous experiences with CAD softwares you should be able to use this software without problems.
You can find the main toolbar on the top edge of the screen. Layers are listed on the left side of the screen and on the right side you can see the content according to the selected command.
It is possible to choose between 50 different themes of custom interface visualization, as well as between light and dark user interface.
3. Review of Model Properties and Measurement
In the interactive 3D view, you can display and read surfaces, dimensions, angles, coordinates, diameters and more. Data such as hole dimensions and positions can be exported in Excel spreadsheets.
Each element can be commented or marked as desired.
Each part or surface can be marked with the color od your choosing, you can also set the transparency of certain elements, layers or surfaces. Customizing the appearance of the model to your liking can improve the readability of it.
This way, each dimension can be easily defined and clearly displayed in a 3D perspective.
Each line, point, edge or element can be quoted in a simple and intuitive way, either in 2D or 3D view.
4. Creating Cross Sections
3D FastView offers several ways to define cross sections of 3D view. The model can be cut and moved in real time and the created cross sections can be saved in DWG format.
The 3D model can be cut with multiple planes and boxes which you can move and rotate.
5. Collision analysis and tolerance between elements
If the model consists of several elements, it is possible to run a collision analysis using the 3D FastView Professional version. We can determine the control tolerance, display critical places and export the results in the form of Excel table or HTML file.This way you can alert your colleagues of mistakes in a timely manner and avoid problems in future the planning process.
6. Easy Export of Selected 3D Views and Cross Sections to DWG
You can create a plan with the views of your 3D model and save it directly as a DWG file. Views like top, right, back, bottom, front, left and isometric can be automatically set with the view toolbar. When working with 3D FastView you can easily transfer any view into DWG and further examine, review or prepare technical documentation in any CAD program.
7. Comparison Between Old and New 3D Model
You can easily examine the composition of the model by “exploding” it. 3D FastView offers you an automatic explosion axis, linear explosion or spherical explosion, with use of Disassembly Panel.
8. Disassembly of the Model
You can easily examine the composition of the model by “exploding” it. 3D FastView offers you an automatic explosion axis, linear explosion or spherical explosion, with use of Disassembly Panel.
9. Model Composition Animation
With help of the Animation panel you can easily and quickly display the course of composition of the selected model or create animation for better representation. You can set the size of the frame, add effects, determine start, end and length of animation and move selected objects with help of the Transform panel. Created animation can be saved in .AVI format.
