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Description
The DDS-CAD Viewer has become an essential tool in the BIM landscape due to its sophisticated handling of IFC data. This free application facilitates the viewing, analysis, merging, and discussion of BIM models on a global scale. Besides IFC, it is compatible with various data formats prevalent in the AEC sector, including DWG, gbXML, and 3ds. Users can effortlessly view, check, edit, or create files in IFC, BCF, gbXML, and DWG formats, benefiting from user-friendly 3D navigation features. The tool also includes multidisciplinary clash detection, which helps identify potential design conflicts. Additionally, it offers visualization filters that aid in the thorough analysis of model information and comes with an integrated BCF manager for efficient communication of issues. With the latest version of the DDS-CAD Viewer, users are equipped with enhanced interdisciplinary clash detection capabilities, making it easier to spot design flaws automatically. Furthermore, the ability to open and analyze various file formats enhances collaboration among different stakeholders in the building process.
Description
I often encountered issues where the STL files I downloaded required minor modifications to be compatible with my 3D printer. Usually, this involved simply centering the model on the build platform or resizing it to fit. A few months ago, I developed OpenGL code to visualize both STL and GCode files for a different extensive project, which proved useful. Additionally, I faced challenges when trying to open ASCII-encoded STL files in my 3D/CAD application, which only supports binary STL files, prompting the need for a straightforward conversion method. To address these challenges, I created Pleasant3D, a compact utility designed to resolve these issues while incorporating my earlier visualization code for STL and GCode files. This latest version enhances the error checking within the Quicklook plugins and ensures that if Quicklook generation fails, the standard document icon is shown, preventing quicklookd from crashing during error occurrences. With these improvements, users can now expect a smoother and more reliable experience when handling their 3D printing files.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Allplan
Yes
BIMvision
Yes
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
Yes
Scia Engineer
Yes
Tekla Structures
Yes
Trimble Novapoint
Yes
Vectorworks Architect
Yes
Integrations
Allplan
No
BIMvision
No
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
No
Scia Engineer
No
Tekla Structures
No
Trimble Novapoint
No
Vectorworks Architect
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Data Design System
Founded
1984
Country
Netherlands
Website
www.dds-cad.net/downloads/dds-cad-viewer/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Pleasant Software
Founded
2007
Country
Germany
Website
pleasantsoftware.com/developer/pleasant3d/
Product Features
CAD Viewers
Annotate
No
Batch Conversion
No
Collaboration Tools
No
Editing
No
Track Changes
No
View .DWF Files
No
View .DWG Files
No
View .IGES Files
No
View .STEP Files
No
View .STL Files
No
View 2D Files
No
View 3D Files
No