IRONCAD is unique in that it uses two different solid kernels: ACIS from Spatial (Dassault Systèmes) and Parasolid from Siemens. You can switch between them as needed and always choose the kernel that works best. The result is that you can create geometries that are limited to do with only one kernel, you get fewer problems and also better results when importing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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:
In addition, you can directly modify imported files in IRONCAD.