The Power of Unified Modeling Shown in a Side-View Mirror

I enjoy saving time with ZW3D's unified modeling approach to creating parts.

It's fun designing new parts without the worries of which tool do I choose to get the job done. With ZW3D's "Overdrive Kernel" and its best-in-class CAD tools I know I can get the job done quickly and accurately. 

While the list of related features is far too long to review here, I thought I'd share my favorite aspects in this design of a car side-mirror:
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• First of all, ZW3D has a powerful set of both surface and solid commands.  But what's even more powerful is that the solid tools can operate directly on surfaces and vice versa -- this makes for new possibilities in shapes and productivity.

• Secondly, the commands themselves are unified -- that is, each works on solid or surfaces! Perhaps the most used is "Extrude", where I get most of my work done.   I can keep my mind on the task at hand and keep creating without getting bogged down by two interfaces or switching between solid and surface tool bars. I just draw!

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• ZW3D also includes smart design tools on top of Overdrive.  For example, when it comes to the finish and making those "little tweaks" ZW3D has me covered with a command that just amazes me every time I use it. "Morph Curve to Curve" will move than geometry to a new place while maintaining the look I want. When I think about the design time it saves I can't help but smile. Now more creating complex sketches or 3D wireframes on multiple planes. I just morph it!

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• (Although I didn't have time in this demo, I should also mention direct edit modeling and related tools -- they are invaluable, especially when re-engineering a part or healing for manufacturing.)

See all these at work in the below video. 

And ​I encourage you to try ZW3D CAD for your 3D design tool -- you will be pleased with its ease, power, and flexibility for high end work.

-- Randy Biebel, Manufacturing Advisor, ZWDirect