KeyCreator

History-Free Modeling

History-free modeling allows the user to work on any geometry as though it were created natively. It’s the ability to edit and create a model independently of history or parametric feature information.

Feature Discovery

Feature discovery is the ability to mouse over the various faces on a solid model and detect "features" like blends, chamfers, pockets and bosses. It's a critical part of the direct editing tool set as it allows the user to easily select topological conditions that would otherwise be defined by a feature in a history based system.

Dynamic Face Editing

Dynamic face editing is the ability to use history-free face edits on any solid using the DynaHandle to execute the edits by dynamically dragging and positioning faces.

Dimension Driven Editing

Dimension driven edits let the user edit a solid model by defining a driving dimension then editing the model by changing the dimensional value. It is different from history based dimension editing because once edits are made, they are no longer dependent on the dimension, therefore the dimension can be deleted without limiting the ability to make further edits to the model.

Hybrid Design

Hybrid design is the ability to use history-free wireframe, solids and surfaces to achieve a final design result. Hybrid modeling is especially useful when complex edits on solid models are required in the absence of defining history and parametric information or when in-context modeling for manufacturing tooling requires the decomposition and repurposing of a design. Hybrid tools can be used to alter the topology of a model and make difficult changes.

Advanced Solid Modeling

Mature, non-history based solid modeling and editing tools designed to deal with geometry from any source.

Surface Modeling

Precisely design complex, organic shapes using free-form surfaces.

Wireframe Profiling and Modeling

Create 2D and 3D profiles and curves that are used for defining solid features and free-form surfaces. KeyCreator provides unparalleled power in quickly extracting shapes from existing geometry and positioning construction planes to locate profiles in 3D space exactly where they are needed.

In-Context Modeling

Easily model features within the context of mating parts or geometry without the complex dependencies or history of other systems. KeyCreator uses the existing mating geometry to shape a new design or feature, making it a very powerful in-context modeler.

2D Design, Drafting, and Detailing

KeyCreator provides traditional 2D CAD drawing tools for creating and editing engineering drawings. A complete set of dimensions, details, and symbols support mechanial drawing standards from around the world.