File Viewing/Importing Tool allows Onshape access from VisualCAD.
Press Release Summary:
By allowing access to on-line Onshape account from inside VisualCAD, VisualIMPORT for Onshape lets users view and import part files. Imported files can then be used with such VisualCAD plug-ins as VisualCAM to create cutter paths for CNC machining (Subtractive Manufacturing) and Visual3DPRINT to make the models amenable for 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing). As fully cloud-based 3D CAD system, Onshape enables collaboration between whole design team via any Web browser, phone, or tablet.
Original Press Release:
MecSoft Announces CAM Access for Onshape Users
Irvine, CA –Â MecSoft Corporation announces the release of VisualIMPORT for Onshape. VisualIMPORT for Onshape allows access to the users' on-line Onshape account from inside VisualCAD, enabling users to view and import part files from their Onshape account. Once imported into VisualCAD, users can utilize VisualCAD's plug-ins such as VisualCAM to create cutter paths for CNC machining (Subtractive Manufacturing) and Visual3DPRINT to make the models amenable for 3D printing (Additive Manufacturing).
"MecSoft is extremely excited to partner with Onshape to allow our mutual customers access their Onshape part files for the purposes of manufacturing them. We are also excited to be announcing this first ever CAM & 3DPrinting bridge to the Onshape product - the only truly cloud based CAD product in the market today. We look forward to working with Onshape in the near future bringing additional new innovations to the changing CAD/CAM market."
said MecSoft's President and CEO, Joe Anand.
About Onshape
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Onshape is a fully-cloud based 3D CAD system that brings your entire design team together to be able to work on a design using any web browser, phone or tablet. The struggle with finding secure and simultaneous access to a master version of your CAD data is over, without the hassles of creating duplicate files. Learn more about Onshape.
About MecSoft Corporation
Headquartered in Irvine, California, MecSoft Corporation is a worldwide leader in providing Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software solutions, addressing both Additive and Subtractive manufacturing technologies, for the small to mid-market segments. These solutions include products VisualCAD/CAM/3DPRINT®, VisualCAM for SOLIDWORKS®, RhinoCAM™ & Rhino3DPRINT™ and VisualCAM for Geomagic®. These software products deliver powerful, easy-to-use and affordable solutions for users in the custom manufacturing, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, mold making, aerospace, automotive, tool & die, woodworking, and education industries. For the latest news and information, visit MecSoft.com or call (949) 654-8163.
