CompuServe Thread

#AutoSurf

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#61831From: Mark ChambersOct 15, 1993 10:58 AM
Keith- Don't you guys have a product of the same name. Is it the same product? -Mark
#61943From: Schreiber InstrumentsOct 16, 1993 2:17 AM
We have a surface modeling product for AutoCAD called QuickSurf. QuickSurf does not do any solid modeling. Primary users of QuickSurf are in mining, oil & gas, environmental, civil, surveying, architecture, military, GIS and related fields. AutoSurf is aimed and priced for the mechanical, air craft, automotive and industural engineering fields. While AutoCAD has been very strong in the 2D CAD market it has not been competitive in the 3D mechanical CAD market. AutoSurf is design and priced to compete in that market. While AutoSurf can be used for model construction with 3D Studio the price will make that prohibitive for most Studio users. (Not to mention they would also have to have AutoCAD).
#62216From: Mark ChambersOct 18, 1993 5:18 PM
Keith- While no price was mentioned on the tape I saw, I figured that it might be a little pricey for me. I just looked like it would be a nice modeller, especially for technical things that required exact dimensions. Currently, I use Autocad for that type of work. The main thing that caught my eye was the NURBS based modeller and the real time feedback. I use the IPAS routines for deformations, but that can get a little cumbersome with all of the trial and error. Thanks.