KeyCreator is a

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for 2D and 3D computer-aided design (CAD) and

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available since 2004.

History

KeyCreator is a non-parametric, non-history based, "direct" 2D/3D solid modeling CAD program. Originally known as CADKEY, it was first released in 1984, running on DOS,

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and Microsoft Windows operating systems. It was among the first CAD programs with 3D capabilities for

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s. Besides solid modeling, KeyCreator is also capable of wire-frame and surface modeling, as well as

Design

File formats and versions

KeyCreator’s native file format is .ckd.

Languages

KeyCreator is available for English,

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, Italian,

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, and

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Extensions

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

AutoCAD AutoCAD is a commercial computer-aided design (CAD) and drafting software application. Developed and marketed by Autodesk, AutoCAD was first released in December 1982 as a desktop app running on microcomputers with internal graphics controllers. ...

.dwg DWG (from ''drawing'') is a proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three- dimensional design data and metadata. It is the native format for several CAD packages including DraftSight, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, IntelliCAD (and i ...

.dxf AutoCAD DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk for enabling data interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. DXF was introduced in December 1982 as part of AutoCA ...

* Autodesk Inventor .ipt, .iam * CADKEY .prt, .cdl *

Catia CATIA (, an acronym of computer-aided three-dimensional interactive application) is a multi-platform software suite for computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), computer-aided engineering (CAE), 3D modeling and Product ...

.mod, .model, .catproduct, .catpart *

SolidWorks SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) application published by Dassault Systèmes. According to the publisher, over two million engineers and designers at more than 165,000 companies wer ...

.sldprt, .sldasm * Pro/Engineer .prt, .asm * PTC Creo .prt *

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.prt * Unigraphics .prt * Neutral formats such as STEP .stp,

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.igs,

Parasolid 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. ...

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, and ACIS .sat *

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(for

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) .stl

Add-On Software

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. *KeyCreator Artisan allows 3D models to be turned into photorealistic renderings. *KeyCreator Viewer is a no-cost program for reviewing 3D models and drawings stored in CKD files.

Designed with KeyCreator

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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 The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. The privately owned company was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1948, and h ...

, Ferrari, Boeing, Lockheed,

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and the U.S. Military.

References

External links

KeyCreator Official Website
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