Overview

Drawing Constraints control the spatial relationship between objects and create predictive behavioural patterns during the design modification process. Used properly, constraints can save copious amounts of time as you iterate your design.

TurboCAD Constraint Manager Training CD can help you learn how to use the powerful 2D Geometric and Dimensional Constraint features found in TurboCAD Pro. 19 tasks are included, plus a bonus 22 session tutorial which shows how to turn a constrained, 2D sketch into a 3D model. Tutorials include animated material and audio instructions.

Features

New - Mid-point constraint
Improved - Symmetrical constraint

Learn how to use the D-cubed Constraint Manager in TurboCAD

• Extensive geometry support, including points, lines, circles, ellipses, splines and general parametric curves
• Wide range of dimensions and geometric constraints, including distance, angle, radius, equal distance, equal radius, parallel and much more
• Advanced spline constraints, including tangent direction, tangent length, 2nd derivative, equal direction and equal curvature
• Comprehensive feedback about the status of the drawing

Learning Modules

The Constraint Manager Training CD contains 19 tasks grouped into 5 easy-to-understand sections each with a FlashCAM demonstration to make learning painless. Also includes a full audio visual tutorial of 22 tasks which builds an entire drawing using the following tools :

• Capturing design intent in the form of a sketch
• Defining and creating spatial relationships within the sketch objects
• Geometrically constraining the sketch objects
• Adding Dimensional Constraints
• Formulas and Design Rules

Modify Your Designs

Learn how designs can be rapidly modified by updating the parametric values of the dimensions, or by entering new dimension values using the Calculator Palette. See how TurboCAD Pro maintains the consistency of the drawing, eliminating the need to edit the sketch manually. TurboCAD's Constraints Manager handles all of the following constraint types.

• Perpendicular
• Parallel 
• Pattern 
• Tangential (including Chirality) 
• Connect
• Coincident
• Symmetrical
• Equal Distance, Length and Radius
• Midpoint
• Fixed
• Dimensional, including Formulas allows for the creation of mathematically defined relationships within dimensions
• Auto-add
• Horizontal
• Vertical

Advantages in using Constraints

• Constraints allow easy rework of designs after a review cycle. With constraints there is an ease of changing designs. The constrained associations precisely and accurately define the relationships between the elements of your drawing.
• Rapid modifications are now possible. You simply alter the constraining dimensions and the associated relationships within the sketch will automatically update while maintaining specific design integrity.
• Retaining the accuracy of your design and the relationships between the elements in your drawing become automatic

Requirements

PC :

Pentium IV Processor
Microsoft® Windows XP 512 MB RAM, Microsoft ® Vista 1 GB RAM
300 MB of free hard disk space depending on accessory applications installed, 64 MB of swap space
Super VGA (1024 x768) display
High Colour (16 bit) graphics card
CD-ROM drive