EVOLVE Suite 11

July 16, 2024 — KOTEM is pleased to present the latest features of the powerful EVOLVE Suite of software packages. EVOLVE enables you to efficiently define, communicate, and monitor design intent across your manufacturing enterprise.

The EVOLVE 11.0 Suite comprises (4) software packages:

 

What’s new in EVOLVE Design 11.0?

Major Enhancements

  • Point generator
  • Non-uniform tolerance zone
  • Designated area support
  • Improved Datum target editor
  • Reporting enhancements
  • Improved and redesigned Help
  • CAD Bridge:
    • QIF v3.0 is used
    • FCF colors can be sent to CAD software
  • QIF import/export enhancements

Point Generator

Point generator is still available from Features panel -> Point Generator tab, but now clicking on “Generate points” button opens a dialog window with all the parameters and a special graphics view.

Form distortions are introduced. The following distortion types are available:

Amplitude and other distortion parameters can be set on the panel:

Distortion scale can be used to better visualize the effect of the applied form distortion(s) in graphics view:

Non-uniform tolerance zone

Non-uniform profile tolerance zone can be defined on extruded or revolved surfaces.

Non-uniform tolerance zone

How to define non-uniform tolerance zone?

  1. Select an extruded or revolved surface and add Profile tolerance
  2. Check “Non-uniform tolerance zone” in FCF editor
  3. Give “from” – “to” tolerance values
  4. Select the zone start and end positions with the colored selector
  5. Add the required letters to start and end positions

Designated area support

  • Designated area is a restricted portion of a feature.
  • It can be imported from QIF files.
  • Annotations such as datum targets, tolerances can be associated to designated areas.
  • Designated areas are listed in the Features tree under their source feature.

Improved Datum target editor

  • Datum target editor has been reworked and enhanced.
  • New Shape selector has been introduced.
  • Datum targets are listed in the Features tree under their source feature:

Reporting – New look of report items

The reporting module now delivers an enhanced user experience with improved visuals, increased readability, optimized compactness, and advanced customization capabilities.

Reporting – Redesigned report properties

Redesigned and modernized properties panel for report items.

CAD Bridge

  • CAD Bridge is now using QIF v3.0 during communication with the CAD software
  • A new option is added which controls if the FCF colors are sent to CAD software

Improved and redesigned Help

  • Redesigned UI
  • Improved Search function
  • Restructured and reworked content

We hope the new features and improvements of EVOLVE Suite 11.0 will assist you to efficiently define, communicate, and monitor design intent across your manufacturing enterprise.

Feel free to contact us with any question!