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Parasolid

{{Short description|Geometric modeling kernel}}

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| developer = Shape Data Ltd, Siemens Digital Industries Software

| released = {{Start date and age|1978}} (as first Romulus kernel)

| latest release version = v33.1

| latest release date = {{Start date and age|2021|06|15|df=yes}}

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| genre = geometric modeling kernel

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Parasolid is a geometric modeling kernel originally developed by Shape Data Limited, now owned and developed by Siemens Digital Industries Software. It can be licensed by other companies for use in their 3D computer graphics software products.

Parasolid's abilities include model creation and editing utilities such as Boolean modeling operators, feature modeling support, advanced surfacing, thickening and hollowing, blending and filleting, and sheet modeling. It also incorporates modeling with mesh surfaces and lattices.{{cite web|url=https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/plm-components/parasolid-v34-1-release-highlights/|title=Parasolid v34.1 release highlights|date=6 August 2022}} Parasolid also includes tools for direct model editing, including tapering, offsetting, geometry replacement and removing feature details with automated regeneration of surrounding data. Parasolid also provides wide-ranging graphical and rendering support, including hidden-line, wireframe and drafting, tessellation, and model data inquiries.

Parasolid XT format

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| extension = .X_T,.X_B,.P_T and .P_B

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Parasolid parts are normally saved in XT format, which usually has the file extension .X_T.{{Citation |title=Parasolid XT Format Reference |date=October 2006 |url=http://www.13thmonkey.org/documentation/CAD/Parasolid-XT-format-reference.pdf |access-date=March 26, 2023}} The format is documented and open.{{cite web|url=https://www.plm.automation.siemens.com/global/en/products/plm-components/data-access-translation.html|title=Data Access and Translation|date=6 August 2022}} There is also a binary version of the format, usually with an .X_B extension, which is somewhat more compact. Both .X_T and .X_B are used for parts files.

To use Parasolid effectively, software developers need knowledge of CAD in general, computational geometry, and topology.

Parasolid is available for Windows (32-bit, 64-bit and AArch64), Linux (64-bit and AArch64), macOS (Intel and Apple silicon), iOS, and Android.{{cite web|url=https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/plm-components/parasolid-v33-1-release-highlights/|title=Parasolid v33.1 release highlights|date=15 June 2021}}

Applications

It is used in many computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided engineering (CAE), product visualization, and CAD data exchange packages.

Notable uses include:

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External links

  • {{Official website|plm.sw.siemens.com/en-US/plm-components/parasolid}}

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