Punch! ViaCAD Pro v9 for Mac from Encore is an electronically downloaded 3D design application that is suitable for projects including architectural visualization, product design, 3D printing, and creating imagery for marketing. 2D drawing tools are included as well, and can be applied to drafting, illustration, Web imagery, floor plans, and more. The software can import and export many third-party file formats, notably AutoCAD DXF and DWG files and STL files for 3D printers. ViaCAD Pro for Mac is 64-bit-capable, meaning it can take advantage of the greater computational power later versions of OS X support. If used on a 32-bit-only version of OS X, the software will still run - defaulting to 32-bit for all operations.
Types of Projects You Can Create:
- Product and packaging design
- DIY manufacturing: Create precision models and export to CNC machines
- Furniture and cabinet design
- Manipulate 3D objects being used in video and animation projects
- Prototyping with 3D printers
- 2D drafting, diagramming, and schematic drawings
- Marketing images for designs with photo-realistic rendering
Intelligent Design Tools
Multiple Viewports provide two, three, or four views of the same design and allows drawing between them. Watch how your editing affects the overall project by viewing at different angles all at once
Customizable grids are designed to make drawing patterns of objects faster and more intuitive
The LogiCursor and Gripper tools provide precision drawing and editing with your mouse
Unlimited undos are possible
Produce Conceptual Designs
Complete set of mesh design tools to create organic shapes
Use subdivision technology to refine meshes and transition from course to smooth surfaces
Push/Pull Modeling provides a tactile method of editing meshes one small surface at a time
3D Modeling Tools
Feature-based History Tree for editing
3D editing tools, including blending, chamfering, and shelling
A complete design tool with extrusions, Booleans, and surface modeling for more complex smooth surfaces
Precise geometry suitable for "concept to manufacturing"
Associative surface modeling
Woodworking and Architectural Tools
Woodworking joints: Rabbet, miter joints, and Dovetails
Woodworking Dado joints including options for Through, Stopped or Blind
Woodworking Tongue and Groove
Architectural Wall tools
Composite walls to show materials
Parametric doors and windows
Instant 3D walls, roofs, and floor slabs
Prototyping and Collaborating
Compatibility with AutoCAD 2013 and other third-party products - share your designs with others
ACIS-based geometry means you are creating with the same technology widely used in the 3D design industry
Compatible with AutoCAD 2013 DXF/DWG file types
19 file formats to choose from when sharing your designs
Includes STL export for 3D printing