Dual solid kernels offer more possibilities

This short movie presents one of IRONCAD's truly unique advantages: the ability to use two native solid kernels, ACIS and Parasolid, in the same CAD environment. You'll see how these two competing technologies can be freely mixed - and flexibly switched - between different parts of a project. This creates both power and freedom of choice in modeling work.

Import from other systems

Keep the same kernel as the origin of the file - ACIS (*.sat) or Parasolid (*.x_t). You'll get fewer errors, less need for repair and a faster start to your project.

Flexibility throughout the work

Work freely with both ACIS and Parasolid in the same file. If an operation fails with one kernel, you can easily switch to the other and solve it instantly. This gives you more control and a smoother workflow.

Export in the right format to the customer

With dual solid kernels, you can always deliver the format the recipient wants - whether it's ACIS (*.sat) or Parasolid (*.x_t). You get a smoother export process and can confidently meet customer requirements.

Learn more about dual kernel technology in our support blog

In the support blog, you can read about how the system "under the hood" often fixes complex geometry automatically and what you can do when faced with topological challenges like non-manifolds. A perfect immersion for those who want to understand the power behind the tool - and use it to the fullest.

Read the full post here

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How to easily switch solid kernel on one part

There are several different places in the interface to change solid kernel on one part, multiple parts at the same time, as well as set which
solid kernel to use by default. See below:

Via keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[K]

Select the part and press [Ctrl]+[K] on the keyboard to switch solid kernel.

Via Part Properties

Select the part in part mode (cyan edges), right-click and select Part Properties > Modeling Kernel to switch solid kernel.

Via Properties Browser

Select the party (or compilation) and go to Property Browser > Modeling Kernel to switch solid kernel.

Standard kernel via Property Browser

The Property Browser(with nothing selected) allows you to select which kernel should be the default for new parts in the active 3D scene.

Default kernel via Options

Via Options, you can choose which solid kernel to use as the global default for all new parties in 3D scenes.

Via IC Mech Kernel Manager

Use the Kernel Manager in the IC Mechanical add-on to switch solid kernel on one or more parties simultaneously.

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Extension provides extended import and export formats

By default, IRONCAD can of course import and export file formats such as STEP (*.stp), ACIS (*.sat) and Parasolid (*.x_t) and many more. You can also extend the number of file formats for import/export through two different extensions:

  • Translator allows you to directly import 3D files from SolidWorks, Inventor, NX, CATIA, among others.
  • Architectural Translator enables smooth import and export of *.IFC and Revit files for BIM projects.

In addition, you can directly modify imported files in IRONCAD.