HiCAD
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| developer | ISD Software and Systems GmbH |
| Publishing year | January 1, 1985 |
| Current version | HiCAD 2020 (February 12, 2020) |
| operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| category | 3D computer graphics |
| License | Proprietary |
| German speaking | Yes |
| www.isdgroup.com | |
HiCAD is an integrated 2D / 3D CAD system from the manufacturer ISD Software und Systeme GmbH. HiCAD is based on the software core ESM (European Solid Modeller), an in-house development of the company.
Structure and background
The software has a modular structure. Various industry solutions are available: mechanical engineering, steel construction, metal / glass / facade construction, plant construction and sheet metal processing. All industry functions are integrated into the interface and do not have to be started as additional applications. Since all HiCAD modules work with the same data structures, this hybrid technology can be used to implement complex, cross-sector projects.
HiCAD is an integrated system that supports both 2D construction and 3D modeling. The construction method can also be freely chosen between parametric and free or direct construction.
The current version is HiCAD 2020. The new features include significantly improved sketch functionality - indispensable for the creation and modeling of 3D models, the installation of rivets, the expansion of the simulation, welding symbols according to DIN EN ISO 2553, checking of the mirror symmetry when repeating 3D models, the new edging of sketches in sheet metal processing, the new stair configurator based on design variants in steel construction, the test status for steel construction management + BIM (drawing management), the automatic installation of flange screw connections in plant construction and much more.
The interfaces STEP , IGES , CATIA , Parasolid , Acis, DWG , DXF , ISF, DSTV, SDNF, IFC and others are supported.
Areas of application
Areas of application for the software include the following:
- mechanical engineering
- steel construction
- facade
- Metal construction
- Sheet metal processing
- Plant construction
- PDM / PLM
- ERP coupling
additions
- Design variant technology
- API (Application Programmers Interface) based on .Net technology
- Tools for the automation of recurring tasks, for simulation, for photo-realistic representation
Web links
- Market overview of the PLM yearbook
- ISD Group website
- Forum on cad.de
- User Club Switzerland
- Userclub Netherlands
Individual proof
- ↑ Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Scholz ( Memento from January 27, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Eckhard Scholz: Proximity to the user - 3D kernel in-house development or purchased part
- ↑ plm-it-business.de
- ↑ Download Area - Download - ISD Wiki. Retrieved March 4, 2019 .
- ↑ isdgroup.com
- ↑ Solutions for 2D / 3D CAD and PDM / PLM. Retrieved March 4, 2019 .