Section, detail and auxiliary views were also easy to create . A full 2D toolbar housing most of the same tools used for sketching the part is accessible. A test to an HP inkjet plotter as well as desktop printers produced acceptable results. Onscreen prompts and tool tips were less helpful as they didn't reveal the name of the tool or show a description as I was selecting a tool from a list of drop-down icons. An expanded form of the standard tool tips is expected to be introduced when the software is released.
Support is also available via the Internet, which can be accessed directly from help.
Conclusion VX Vision is a powerful tool for the mechanical engineer or product designer, offering several unique features. The user interface has some rough edges, but it is usually easier to improve this as opposed to trying to add functionality to a program that has a great interface. Shipping software may vary from what is reviewed here. All rights reserved.