Getting Started with 3DCS > Features of 3DCS

Some of the most popular features of 3DCS are as follows:

Integrated in the CAD environment:

Save the Modeling data with the assembly file; no parallel file to save

Easy to use toolbar and ribbon style layouts

Tolerances as defined in the ASME/ANSI Y14.5 standard can be simulated

Visualize GD&T tolerances graphically with a deviating surface mesh

Reposition parts to graphically show variation from the assembly process

3DCS Capabilities:

Define part Tolerances as either 'feature based' or 'point based'

Modeling points defined from model geometry or by typing in coordinates

A choice of Assembly Moves to simulate most assembly conditions

Selection of a wide range of measurements

Change the color of modeling points and mesh for easier visualization

All modeling information is stored at the assembly level under "DCS Storage"

Displays the direction of vectors created using arrows.

Import and Export modeling information from other DCS Software products in WTX format

Assembly animation functions allow the user to visualize assembly sequence and validate assembly move definitions

3DCS Output Capabilities

Monte Carlo Analysis: Standard Deviation or Sigma, 6-Sigma, Pp, Ppk, Mean, Range, and Statistical Data

Contributor Analysis Analysis: Generates a complete List of Contributors to measured variation

GeoFactor Equation-Based: Using the HLM Sensitivity results, the Equation-Based Contributor Analysis can show results for Worst-Case Analysis in a Histogram view.

3DCS Add-ons

Advanced Analyzer and Optimizer (AAO): The tool utilizes coefficients derived from Geofactor or DOE (Design of Experiments) to support non-linear models.

Mechanical Modeler: Easy-to-use variation analysis solution for mechanical and kinematic assemblies.

Compliant Modeler: Enhances the existing 3DCS capability to model compliant parts and assemblies.

Visualization Export: Is a professional high-end 3D visualization export feature for 3DCS