Hardware and Software Requirements
Files and Directories Used by VariCAD
Running VariCAD the First Time
Converting 2D/3D Objects to and from Other Formats
How 3D Objects Are Converted to STEP or IGES
Working with Multiple Monitors
Dialog Windows - Cancel and Back Buttons
Invoking and Running VariCAD Functions
Stepping Back within a Function
Selecting Objects between Functions
Additional Options within Functions
Creating, Opening and Saving VariCAD 2D/3D Files
Turning off Detection Temporarily
Displaying the 2D Drawing Area
Changing the View Using the Mouse and Keyboard
Cursor Settings and Coordinate Listing
2D Drawing Attributes - Units, Formats, Scale
Creating Multiple Construction Lines
Using Selection Windows (Marquees)
Defining Angles and Directions
Checking Objects, Distance, Angle and Coordinates
Editing and Deleting 2D Objects
Creating Corners, Chamfers and Fillets
Breaking and Dividing 2D Objects
Transforming and Copying 2D Objects
Translating, Rotating and Scaling
Single Dimensions - Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal
Predefined Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal Dimensions
Serial, Parallel and Datum Dimensions
Diameter and Radius Dimensions, Thread Dimensions
Inserting Mechanical Parts into 2D
Inserting Mechanical Parts into 3D
Working with Mechanical Parts in 3D
Smart Functions using 3D Mechanical Parts
Trial Versions, Online Purchasing
Rotating View Using the Arrow Keys
Setting 3D Display Performance
3D Objects Shape Representation
Converting Shape Representations into Different Types
Highlighting Objects with Open Surfaces
Tools Rebuilding 3D Data Structures
Tools Repairing Erroneous Solids Loaded from STEP
Tools Repairing Erroneous File
Sketching - 2D Drawing in 3D, Drawing Methods
Construction Lines, Temporary Construction Lines
Sketching of a 2D Solid Profile
Sketching Environment, Finish Sketching
Sketching of Profile of New Solid
Displaying of Created or Edited Solids
Features Related to Solid Creation Method
Manual Selection of Profile’s 2D Objects
Solid Insertion Point for Profiles Selected in 2D Mode
Rotating, Extruding, and Lofting Profiles
Cylinders, Cones, Boxes, Pyramids, Pipes, Spheres
Editing of Spatial Dimensions of Basic Solids
Shading and Colors of Individual Solids
Boolean Operations - Adding and Cutting Solids
Boolean Tree Structure Editing
Holes, Grooves, Cutting by Planes
Transforming and Copying Solids
Solid Object Coordinate System
Inserting and Transforming Solids
Defining Vectors and Rotation Axes
Transforming Objects Using their Axes
Additional Rotation around an Axis
Setting the Direction of Solids Axes
Positioning and Location at Surface
Additional Options for Right-Click Objects during Transformation
Additional Boolean Operation, Constraints Definition
Changing Insertion Point, Displaying Axes
Permanent Change of Axes of Solids Imported from Step
Mirroring and Rescaling Solids
Constraints as Additional Transformations
Constraints as Removed Degrees of Freedom
Types of Geometric Constraints
Fixed Object within Constraints
Constraints in Solid Creation 2D Profiles
Constraining Objects in 2D Profile
Filleting, Chamfering and Radii of Circles or Arcs
Exporting Views and Sections from 3D to 2D
List of 3D View Exports, Updating Views
Checking Functions and Calculations
Volume, Mass, Surface and Moment of Inertia Calculations
Checking and Measuring Geometry
Creating Part Files, Assembly Files and Assembly Links
Saving and Loading the Assembly Files
Relative Paths in Assembly Links
Simultaneously Open Assembly and Part Files
Definition of Assembly-Part links
Definition of Sub-assembly - Part links
Breaking Links between Part or Sub-assembly and Assembly
3D Assembly Tree Scheme Window
Managing All Assembly Tree Files
Surface Development (Unbending)
Bill of Material, Object Attributes and Title Blocks
Output to Formatted Text (List of Parts)
Compatibility of Defined Attributes and Attribute Groups
BOM Containing structure of Assembly
Displaying, Filtering and Sorting BOM Objects
Copying Data from Assembly into Parts and Vice Versa
Mass Density and Material Definition
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