solvespace/solvespace

Features

• Geometric Constraint Solvers - Functions as a core constraint-based geometry solver that calculates entity positions via algebraic equations.
• Mechanical Assembly Systems - Constructs parametric mechanical assemblies where part positions are maintained by geometric constraints.
• Profile Extrusions and Revolves - Generates 3D volumes by applying extrusion, revolution, and sweep operations to 2D profiles.
• 3D Geometry Generators - Generates 3D geometry by extruding, revolving, lathing, or creating helical sweeps from 2D sketches.
• 3D Solid Modelers - Provides a full workspace for generating 3D objects through extrusions, revolves, and Boolean operations.
• Assembly Hierarchies - Maintains a hierarchical tree of linked 3D components with relative transformations for position and scale.
• Solid Boolean Operations - Implements 3D volumetric generation via Boolean operations to add or subtract volumes from solid models.
• Constrained Sketching Engines - Implements a constrained sketching engine for defining 2D geometry that drives 3D modeling.
• Kinematic Linkage Simulations - Provides a dedicated mechanical linkage simulator to analyze pin and ball joint motions and trace component paths.
• Mechanical 3D Modeling - Provides precise mechanical 3D modeling using extrusions, revolves, and boolean volume operations.
• Parametric Modeling Engines - Provides a parametric modeling environment using constrained sketches and history-based workflows.
• Parametric CAD Software - Implements a full parametric system where geometry is driven by constraints and dimensions.
• Parametric Design Constraints - Maintains spatial relationships between assembly components through parametric design constraints.
• Workplane Coordinate Systems - Provides local 2D workplane coordinate systems to organize geometry relative to 3D faces or offsets.
• Constructive Solid Geometry Operations - Implements boolean operations for combining and subtracting solid volumes using constructive solid geometry.
• Constraint Definitions - Applies rules such as distance, angle, parallelism, and tangency to control the size and position of geometric entities.
• Parametric Dimensions - Drives geometry using specific values or reference dimensions that update automatically as the model changes.
• Kinematic Path Exporters - Records the motion path of points within a mechanism and exports the resulting coordinates as CSV files.
• 3D Printing - Provides tools for building solid geometry and exporting STL meshes for additive manufacturing.
• 3D Model Exporters - Generates triangle meshes or exact NURBS surfaces for use in CAM and 3D printing software.
• Technical Drawing Generators - Projects 3D models onto 2D planes or cuts sections to create manufacturing-ready technical drawings.
• Pattern Duplicators - Duplicates entities by translating or rotating them in a series of steps along linear or circular paths.
• Mesh Exporters - Converts exact mathematical solid representations into triangle meshes for STL export and 3D printing.
• CAD Surface Exporters - Exports high-precision NURBS surfaces and triangle meshes for compatibility with CAM and 3D printing software.
• Geometric Pattern Generators - Copies elements multiple times along linear paths or circular arcs using step-and-repeat settings.
• Kinematics Simulators - Simulates mechanical linkages by calculating degrees of freedom for pin and ball joints.
• G-code Generators - Produces CNC machining instructions and toolpaths from 2D vector paths.
• Cutter Radius Compensations - Generates CNC G-code with integrated cutter radius compensation for precise toolpathing.
• Technical Section Drawing - Creates technical 2D sections and exports them as vector files for manufacturing.
• Geometric Property Calculations - Calculates physical properties like the volume of 3D solids and the area of 2D sketches.
• Mechanical Linkage Simulators - Provides a physics-based tool for modeling pin and ball joints to analyze the motion of mechanical assemblies.
• External File Linking - Supports importing external project files as independent components within a larger assembly.
• Interference Detection - Verifies part fit by computing intersections between components in an assembly to prevent overlap.

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