A new Project Manager provides a hierarchical view of models, making all data pertaining to a particular object or subassembly visible in one place. To define an axial fan, users enter the hub diameter, shroud diameter, and a few points from the fan curve, and the software then creates a detailed model of the fan automatically. An advanced radiation module has also been added that automatically calculates view factors between surfaces, simplifying the process of including important radiation effects in a model. Flotherm Version 2 is available for Unix and Windows NT platforms. The software works within AutoCAD Release 14 and runs on Windows 95 and Windows NT platforms.
Users can simulate the roll-forming process to achieve an optimized roll design.
A module is available for automatic generation of computer numerically controlled codes for turning mills. Tools can be designed for the tube-production process in several ways. Breaking Moore's Law Intergraph Computer Systems of Huntsville, Ala., has unveiled its proprietary new Wildcat 3-D graphics technology, which is based on the vendor's ParaScale architecture. Wildcat is more than just an upgrade from currently available technology. The performance improvement can be measured in at least two ways.