KeyCreator

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KeyCreator
Developer(s) Kubotek USA
Initial release 2004
Stable release
13.5.2 / July 13, 2015 (2015-07-13)
Development status Active
Operating system MS Windows
Available in Multilingual
Type Computer-aided design
License Proprietary
Website http://kubotek3d.com/Products/KeyCreator-Direct-CAD.aspx

KeyCreator is a commercial software application for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting — available since 2004 as a desktop application.

History[edit]

KeyCreator is a non-parametric, non-history based, "direct" 2D/3D solid modeling CAD program. Originally known as CADKEY,[1] it was first released in 1984, running on DOS, UNIX and Microsoft Windows operating systems. It was among the first CAD programs[2] with 3D capabilities for personal computers. Besides solid modeling, KeyCreator is also capable of wire-frame and surface modeling, as well as simple 2D drafting.

Design[edit]

File formats and versions[edit]

KeyCreator’s native file format is .ckd.

Languages[edit]

KeyCreator is available for English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese.[3][4]

Extensions[edit]

KeyCreator is capable of translating and editing the following file formats from other CAD software:[5]

Add-On Software[edit]

KeyCreator has several additional software options for varying functions.

  • KeyCreator Machinist is a 2 and 3 axis CAM solution for Mold, die & tooling, wood working, rapid prototyping and general machining.[6]
  • KeyCreator Analysis aids in the initial design phase to test products against different possible stresses.[7]
  • KeyCreator Artisan allows 3D models to be turned into photorealistic renderings.[8]
  • KeyMarkUp is a standalone viewer that allows most CAD files to be viewed and printed for brochures and other marketing purposes.[9]
  • ECO Manager is CAD comparison software that documents changes between revisions.[10]
  • Validation Tool provides a mathematical comparison between two similar or different CAD models to ensure data integrity is maintained during a translation or data migration process.[11] Validation Tool also has a version specifically to meet Boeing’s D6-51991 Requirements for Boeing’s suppliers.[12][13]
  • Spectrum is a CAD viewer for reviewing 3D models and drawings.[14]

Designed with KeyCreator[edit]

Aero Tec Laboratories used KeyCreator to design crash resistant, nonexploding fuel-bladder tanks for aircraft, race cars, and performance boats. They have made custom bladder tanks for NASCAR, Ferrari, Boeing, Lockheed, NASA and the U.S. Military.[15]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Section 10: CAD/CAM/CAE/CADD". Design.osu.edu. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
  2. ^ "CADKEY Definition from PC Magazine Encyclopedia". Pcmag.com. 1994-12-01. Retrieved 2011-05-25. 
  3. ^ "Kubotek Europe Homepage". Kubotek. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  4. ^ "Kubotek USA Homepage". Kubotek. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  5. ^ "KeyCreator Translation Capabilities". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  6. ^ "KeyCreator Machinist". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  7. ^ "KeyCreator Analysis". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  8. ^ "KeyCreator Artisan". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  9. ^ "KeyMarkUp". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  10. ^ "ECO Manager". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  11. ^ "Kubotek Validation Tool". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  12. ^ "Boeing D6-51991 Requirements". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  13. ^ "Boeing D6-51991 Requirements" (PDF). Boeing. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  14. ^ "Kubotek Spectrum". Kubotek USA. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 
  15. ^ "Direct Modeler Builds a Better Fuel Tank". Machine Design. Retrieved 23 July 2015. 

External links[edit]

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