Foreword

This reference manual contains technical descriptions of the entire VariCAD interface, and consists mainly of detailed descriptions of modules and functions. If you need only brief basic information, read Getting Started or Tips and Tricks. We recommend that you read this manual while simultaneously using VariCAD.

To learn how to work with VariCAD, work with Quick Demonstration examples. Quick Demonstration is available separately from VariCAD pull-down menu Help. It shows you all commonly used working methods. We recommend to read Basic Tips, available from Quick Demonstration panel.

Introduction to VariCAD

Designed for use in mechanical engineering, VariCAD contains the following modules:

• 2D drawing
• 3D solid modeling
• Libraries of mechanical parts
• Libraries of 2D symbols
• Bill of material, automatic filling of title blocks
• Support of assemblies, including multi-level assemblies
• 3D parameters
• Geometric constraints
• Mechanical part calculations
• Sheet metal unbending (surface development)
• Crash tests (interferences)
• Pipes
• Thick shells (offset of patches)
• Import from and export to other CAD systems
• Support of 3D threads

All of these modules are included with the standard VariCAD package; there is no additional cost for any module.