Sim Expert - Professional data preparation for simulation

Sim Expert is a dedicated tool for preparing 3D models for Simulation applications with triangle count reduction and triangle aspect ratio improvement functions. DeskArtes Expert Series STL model repair technology is fully available with Sim Expert to prepare faceted models for accurate simulation.

Optionally, you can add 3D CAD Import Translators to triangulate and auto-repair standard and native 3D CAD models Simulation applications. Import translators include STEP, CATIA 4/5/6, CATIA CGR, NX Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, JT and Creo/ProE input formats with new optimized triangulation for simulation applications.

Sim Expert includes the same powerful viewing, measuring and communication tools available with the free View Expert.

Reduce triangle count for faster simulation.

Sim Expert fast triangle decimation functions allow you to prepare 3D faceted files for any simulation system. Detailed user control over the reduction process enable you to get the optimal result for your simulation software while keeping the 3D model shape.

Improve triangle aspect ratio for more accurate simulation results.

Sim Expert commands can effectively remove thin triangles from the faceted data. Triangle refine, reduce and smoothing functions allow you to prepare all models, from CAD systems to scanned data, for accurate simulation.

Sim Expert is supported on Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10.

Repair faceted 3D models

Sim Expert offers effective and user friendly repair tools for triangulated models. Models from different CAD systems, with or without colors, can be effectively repaired using both automatic and manual commands for simulation.

Input various faceted models: STL, VRML, ZPR, OBJ, DXF, PLY, 3DS, Collada, FBX and proprietary 3DE Files. Output following faceted models: STL, VRML, ZPR, DXF, PLY and 3DE Files. Repair errors automatically: separate shells, orient normals, stitch gaps, fill holes and remove error triangles. Manual repair with full editing capability for faceted models. Remove triangles, surfaces or shells manually.

Re-triangulate faceted models

Sim Experts fast triangle decimation and aspect ratio improving functions allow you to prepare 3D faceted files for any simulation system effectively. Detailed user control over the reduction results guarantee the optimal simulation result. Triangle refine, reduce and smoothing functions allow you to prepare sparsely triangulated models from CAD systems to scanned data for accurate simulation or manufacturing.

Reduce triangle count for faster simulation. Reshape triangles to improve aspect ratio. Smooth too sparsely triangulated data for accurate 3D Printing results. Smooth scanned data for Additive Manufacturing.

Advanced cutting functions

Medical and engineering processes may require very specific tools to cut models or to drill holes for fixtures or connectors. Cut and Hole Tools available with Sim Expert enable most delicate Boolean operations with user defined surfaces even with complex model geometries.

Cut models for medical and engineering purposes. Define any number of cutting surfaces, scale to exact cut operation. Drill accurate holes to models, add plugs. Set drill hole depths easily with sliders. Connect multi component parts into one printable part with Boolean commands.

Convert surface models into STL data

If you are running a service bureau, you may receive 3D CAD models from several sources in various formats. Optional surface formats with Sim Expert allow you to input surface files from most CAD system in their proprietary file format or standard formats. Surface models can be triangulated accurately according to user defined parameters to suite your process needs.

Input various surface models, like IGES, VDA, Catia, Creo/ProE, Solidworks, STEP and UG. Accurately convert your surface models to solid STL. Automatically fill gaps, remove overlaps and fix trimming errors. The best triangulation accuracy in the market.

Sim Expert Offers:

Sim Expert

• Faster display list generation and texture handling
• Improved topology generation for architectural models
• Sort Model Tree for more effective model repair and data organization
• Clean Surfaces to remove small surfaces and simplify model surface structure
• 64 bit implementation improvements to handle millions of triangles

Communication

• Print and Email Images and 3D Geometry with Annotations and Measures
• Input STL, VRML, ZPR, OBJ, DXF, PLY, 3DS, Collada, FBX and 3DE Files
• Write STL, VRML, ZPR, PLY and 3DE Files

Model Editing

• Cut, Copy and Paste 3D Data
• Multiply models for manufacturing
• Advanced Selection and Replace tools for Model Repair
• Create and Run Macros for Effective Model Repair
• Workflow and Tools Window to Access Mostly Used Repair and Manipulation commands
• Intuitive Menu Structure to Support the Workflow
• Help Text window to Aid in the Repair Process
• Different Error Filtering Levels for Repairing Models for Simulation vs. 3D Printing

3D Viewing, Transformations and Measuring

• Viewing with Colors, Textures and Clipping
• Transformations to Scale, Position, Rotate, Mirror & Platform positioning
• Change units for STL models
• Generate professional 2D Drawings from STL data
• Point value, Distances, Angle, Radius and Wall Thickness Measuring

Surface Triangulation

• Conversion of IGES and other Surface models to STL with Full Control of Resolution
• Available with Optional input formats: IGES, Catia, Creo/ProE, Solidworks, STEP and UG
• Re-trim and Manipulate Surface data to minimize errors

Full Faceted Model Repair

• STL Model Verification and Automatic Repair
• Automatic Self -Intersection Removal
• Advanced Error Location for Manual Repair
• Triangle Mesh Editing with Triangle Delete, Add, Gap Bridging, Point addition and Area Triangulation
• Normal Manipulation for Shells, Surfaces and Triangles
• Model Complexity Reduction for faster visualization and memory utilization

Faceted Model Modification

• Flexible Boolean Functions and Multiple Join Functions
• Advanced Cut and Hole Tool for Cutting and Drilling
• Hole Tool for Adding User Defined Holes and Tapered Plugs
• Reduce and Refine commands for Improving Triangle Shapes for Simulation
• Smooth Models for Improved Surface quality
• Check Draft Angle for Mold generation

Online Help

• Extensive Online Help
• Tutorials and Advanced Model Manipulation Lessons
• Reliable Network and Standalone Licensing System

Optional Import Translators

• Convert standard STEP and IGES 3D CAD files for 3D Color Printing, AM and Simulation applications
• Convert native Catia 4/5/6, NX Unigraphics, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, Creo/ProE, Parasolid, JT and Catia CGR files for 3D Color Printing, AM and Simulation applications
• Conversion of 3D Files to STL or VRML with Full Control of Resolution

Optional IGES / VDA-FS translator

• DeskArtes implementation
• View & Verify IGES / VDA-FS files
• Conversion of IGES / VDA-FS to STL with Full Control of Resolution
• Automatic Detection of Duplicate and Missing Surfaces
• Trimming Surfaces with Curves and Other Surfaces
• Automatic normal orientation, Output of Cleaned IGES files
• File Conversion between IGES and VDA-FS Formats