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For more than 20 years being always at the forefront of 3D, Open Cascade has gained considerable expertise in geometric modeling. In order to demonstrate software developing capabilities the company decided to come up with a sample of parametric CAD modeler — CAD Builder. It is a generic tool for parametric modeling derived from the SHAPER Module of the SALOME Simulation Platform developed by Open Cascade in collaboration with CEA and EDF.

Specific Development of 3D Modeling Tools

CAD Builder is designed for both professionals (engineers, architects, constructors, etc.), who has got used to work with parametric CAD software, and users with no or little CAD experience. It allows creating 3D models, modifying them and reusing in other applications. Created models are fully parametrical. So, a user can change initial objects, entered parameters, insert intermediate operations and get the final model modified accordingly. CAD Builder supports Python language to input model expressions or make scripts for automatization.

In addition to usual CAD part modeling features, CAD Builder supports the creation and modification of:

  • Multi-dimensional models, i.e. geometries made of solids (3D), surfaces (2D) and lines (1D) topologically connected
  • Non-manifold topologies, like a solid partitioned by internal surfaces
  • Reference to geometric subsets of a model, so called Groups, used for setting the boundary conditions of calculations.

So, 3D models created in CAD Builder can represent composite objects and be the base for generating conformal Finite Element Meshes.

Advanced user may create new features in addition to the existing ones in CAD Builder. The architecture is flexible for creation of new plugins in C++ or Python easily using standard or custom GUI elements and Open CASCADE Technology modeling algorithms.

With CAD Builder you can

  • Draw 2D sketch with a set of constraints and dimensions
CAD Builder. Sketch
  • Create construction elements
CAD Builder. Construction
  • Create solid bodies of extrusion, revolution, pipes and apply operations on them
CAD Builder. Create Solid Bodies
  • Build multi-dimensional models with complicated surfaces
CAD Builder. Build Multi-dimensional models
  • Support non-manifold topologies, like a solid partitioned by internal surfaces
CAD Builder. Support of non-manifold topologies
  • Manage parts of a model
CAD Builder. Manage parts
  • Create new features and Python scripts
CAD Builder. Scripts

Supported file formats for reading and writing

  • Neutral file formats: STEP, IGES, BREP
  • OCCT file format: XBF
  • Internal file format: CADBLD

Request a Quote for a custom modeling tool development

Open Cascade can provide you with a wide range of services based on CAD Builder, from the development of additional features to a complete custom modeling tool running on any operational system (Windows, Linux or MacOS).


Download Free Sample

Try version 1.3.1 of a custom 3D builder, a CAD software developed on the base of SALOME SHAPER Module, by downloading CAD Builder. This is an installation Wizard for a standalone Windows application. The installer is available on the old version of the website, please, sign up or login if you have signed up earlier.

Software Customization
The software’s functionality can be extended or personalized to attune CAD Builder to particular users’ needs. It can be also integrated into existing IT landscape.
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3D Continuity
CAD Builder is fully compatible with all other Open Cascade software products and solutions as all of them are built on the Commercial Platform.
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