***AutoSolids Upgrade from CSG Editor Available
(March 01)
AutoSolids, Inc. (ASI) and Context CAD, Inc. today announced the
availability of competitive upgrade pricing on ASI's "AutoSolids"
3D solid modeling software program to owners of Context CAD's
"CSG Editor" software program. Owners of CSG Editor V3 may now
purchase the standard version of AutoSolids for $295, $700 below
AutoSolids' $995 List Price. Owners of CSG Editor V2 may purchase
AutoSolids for $395.
AutoSolids and CSG Editor are both AutoCAD add-ons designed to
improve AutoCAD's native 3D capabilities. CSG Editor adds
parametric editing functionality to AutoCAD's native solid
modeling system. AutoSolids adds parametric modeling
functionality beyond that of CSG Editor, and also includes
visualization tools and automated 3D-to-2D capabilities.
AutoSolids licenses the ACIS modeling engine, which improves the
modeling features they can offer.
Because both products incorporate Constructive Solid Geometry
(CSG) technology, AutoSolids can read and parametrically edit
existing CSG Editor solids. AutoSolids is also unique in
maintaining native .dwg file format at all times; AutoSolids
models are directly accessible to non-AutoSolids-equipped AutoCAD
users without conversion, with AutoSolids models responding
exactly as native AutoCAD solids to all native AutoCAD commands.
AutoSolids is an ObjectARX application available for AutoCAD,
AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, and Mechanical Desktop, designed
to extend the solid modeling, viewing, and visualization
capabilities of the native products. AutoSolids is available
directly from AutoSolids, Inc. and from select AutoSolids
resellers.
www.autosolids.com
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