Tidbits: Shark updates, OpenGL in RealBasic and more

News Editor — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:59:51 +0000

Punch Updates Shark Line of CAD software

cadsoft solutions of the United Kingdom has announced that Punch’s Shark CAD product line, including Shark, Shark LT, and Shark FX have been updated with a service pack, release v5.5 build 838. This latest service pack contains over 35 corrections and enhancements and is recommended for all Shark product line users. To learn about Punch products including Shark go here.

OpenGL support added to REALBasic

REAL Software has released its new REALBasic and REAL Studio version 3 products. There are more than 100 improvements and 31 new features including, among other great things, OpenGL support for faster creation of 3D applications compared to traditional C-programming methods.

The software is used to create programs for Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems, using both BASIC computing languages and visually-designed interfaces. The new OpenGLSurface control does require a knowledge of the OpenGL language. However, there are some open source projects that are implementing a RB3D-compatible API on top of the OpenGL for developers who currently use RB3D.

REAL Software recently published an Introduction to REALbasic video on YouTube.com.

VersaCAD update coming soon! Focus on Translators

The latest Archway newsletter mentions an upcoming VersaCAD update that will focus on updating its CAD translators, especially on the Mac. The Windows version will get faster and will now support multiple instances. VersaCAD will now have a different and better database engine behind it, paving the way for innovative future upgrades. To learn about VersaCAD go here: http://www.versacad.com/versacad/

Punch offers Shark LT Attack on CAD market

News Editor — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:14:04 +0000

Kansas City-based Punch Software, LLC., today announced the new Shark LT, a comprehensive 2D/3D CAD package aimed at addressing a niche of users who require the capabilities of more expensive CAD systems but at a dramatically lower price. Shark LT is a fully native Mac OS X software application that also runs cross-platform providing users with mix-platform flexibilities that more expensive Mechanical CAD systems often lack.

CATIA V5 Licensed Technology

Shark LT includes licensed technology for Dassault Systemes’ CATIA version 5 PLM (product life-cycle management) and MCAD application. This technology enables Shark LT to automatically produce precise 2D drawings from 3D model data, using the model to sheet tool palette.

Shark LT is highlighted by its new professional drafting, annotation and GD&T and markup tools allowing Shark LT users to more effectively work in a group environment. Users can review and “redline” drawings using Shark LT and track changes using Shark’s markup labeling system.

Shark LT supports both 2D and 3D capabilities with an large set of 3D design tools for performing both surface and solids modeling functions. You can product NURBS surfaces using over 17 construction methods like skinning, lofting and blending. You can edit foreign parts using direct face modeling. And you can blend, chamfer and shell complex models.

“Shark LT provides professional drafting features above and beyond our highly successful ViaCAD product line.” said Paul Bay, CEO of Punch Software. “By combining state of the art technology with an intuitive user interface, Shark LT is an indispensable tool for professional design and drafting.”

Shark LT supports over 25 file formats including SAT, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, VRML, and DXF/DWG. This makes it highly interoperable with other popular CAD platforms.