What's New in Vertex G4 2024

Locate 3D BOM markers in the model In version 29, you have been able to number parts in the model. Now, you can also place part number balloons in the model.

You can continue working while the model structure and drawings are being updated Especially when working with large assemblies, updating drawings can be a time-consuming process. Now, you can delegate the drawing update to another core and continue working. Use the saved time for new innovations!

Replacing Different Types of Parts with Another Part The function has been developed to simplify replacing different types of parts with another part. For example, if an assembly contains various types of fasteners and you want to replace them with a uniform type, this is now possible! This makes it easier to standardize the structure of your model.

Create the Correct Fillet for Manufacturing An offset has been added to both ends of the fillet line in the fillet dialog. This allows you to model shapes that more accurately follow manufacturing requirements.

Design Automation options have been changed There is now only one design automation option instead of the previous three. Most of the automation commands are now standard in Vertex G4. G4 allows running the automator from the command line.

In the Python code of the measurement table, you can control all design automation functions Previously, the product automation system of Vertex G4 was implemented with an external user interface. With version 2024, design automation commands were largely integrated into basic features, and improvements were made to the Python code of the measurement table, allowing execution of measurement table commands directly from a Python program. Now, you can implement automated systems, for example, for sales purposes.

Drawing Template Documents You can now use base documents with true 2D drawings or select a base document when creating a drawing. The base document defines the drawing's properties and projections, ensuring consistency across company documents and saving time in the drawing creation process.

You can now read files that adhere to latest industry standards Vertex now supports STEP AP 242 and IFC4 file formats. For STEP, only reading is available, while for IFC4, both reading and writing are supported. -

Display feature information as an MBD annotation If you frequently use machining, such as in block design, or work with sheet metal, you can now easily bring feature information into the model. Product manufacturing speeds up when the necessary information is immediately available on the viewing terminal.

Identify chamfer and fillet chains as well as other shapes in imported parts G4's feature recognition is a tool for selecting surfaces. Recognition starts from the user's chosen surface(s). The surfaces identified as the same feature remain selected, and other G4 functions, such as the 'Surfaces' menu tools, can be applied to them. -

Create custom annotation levels based on the geometry of the paragraph Placing dimensions and annotations in the model is now possible on free annotation levels. You can define and name annotation levels yourself, allowing you to manage annotations transferred to drawings on a project-specific basis. This new functionality enables significantly more versatile placement of dimensions and annotations, as well as linking them to drawing projections.Kuinka uusi annotaatiotaso luodaan?

Managing Auxiliary Planes Auxiliary planes are a powerful tool, but locating them in models has often been challenging. Now, new features make finding and using them much simpler. With improved management, you can better leverage auxiliary planes in modeling and assembly constraints.

Model Based Definition is now a part of Vertex G4 Model-Based Definition (MBD) is a way of conveying functional product information through a 3D model. The idea is to move towards drawingless manufacturing. Vertex G4 now extensively supports product information presented in 3D. -

New features added to multipage drawings Now it's possible to collect the part list for a multi-page drawing form-specifically. You can also delete or move the form so that its projections follow along.

Check dimensions during modeling When modeling, you often need to check dimensions. The dimension verification tools have now been improved, making it easier to measure chain dimensions and surfaces. You save time as there is no longer a need to select edge lines individually.

Easily dimension in 3D with the new measurement tools All 3D dimensions have been updated. The old dimension dialog will be phased out, and you can now take advantage of all the new text features in 3D dimensioning. Dimensions work more efficiently and are easier to manage using annotation levels.

Position auxiliary planes and sketches using constraints. Previously, sketches and auxiliary planes were positioned by assigning a transformation matrix, including translation and rotation as numerical values. This could cause positioning issues, especially with variable parts. These problems can be avoided by positioning sketches and auxiliary planes using constraints. You now have access to the same constraints as in the 3D sketching tool.

AI helps you to choose the correct tool in every occasion In G4, the floating auxiliary toolbar adapts to the modeling situation and suggests a tool that is likely to be the most suitable for use in that specific modeling situation. You no longer need to search for functions in menus; they are brought forward as you need them.

Mark Machined Surfaces on the Part Machining features are versatile tools when working with assembly models. With the new function, you can display the machining tools in the assembly model, hide them, and highlight the machined surfaces. This way, you can easily identify which surfaces have been shaped by other parts.

Profile cutting list with images now updates like other drawings Now you can add an cutting list with images to the drawing list. It updates and behaves like a regular drawing, so your cutting list stays up-to-date.

Simplify the management of auxiliary geometry with the reference part concept The control part is a concept that allows you to define a part solely as a control or auxiliary geometry-containing part. The idea of a control part is to be auxiliary geometry that enables you to control, for example, the placements of assembly components. When using skeleton techniques, the skeleton is precisely a typical control part.

Change the dimension variable name throughout the entire model hierarchy. Have you ever encountered a misnamed dimension? You can now easily fix this issue through the dimension table. This saves time by avoiding unnecessary recalculations and clarifies variability issues within the model. By doing so, you speed up the reuse of models and reduce errors.

Easily toggle the hidden state. Save time when creating appearances by quickly toggling the hidden state. Often, you need to work with hidden parts. Now you can easily reverse the hidden state, allowing you to focus on concealed elements. This functionality is especially useful when modeling appearances and speeding up work with shapes inside the model.

Control the default behavior for saving a part Depending on the workspace, saving a part as a new file may have previously required extra clicks. Now, the default behavior can be adjusted, reducing errors in the design process.

Selecting parts from the tree is easier than ever. The previous search function (Ctrl-F) has been improved to allow selecting multiple parts instead of just one. Search criteria can be applied to multiple fields. When performing a search, you can choose whether to select the first match or all parts that meet the search criteria. No more wasting time manually searching for parts in the model!

The explosion tool is now more user-friendly The explosion dialog no longer includes animation creation and saving. Additionally, moving parts to exploded positions is now simpler and faster through a streamlined dialog. Full functionality is still available under the "Advanced" option.

Animate multiple conditions simultaneously. Previously, you could animate your assemblies by setting limits for numerical conditions. Now, you can animate multiple conditions simultaneously.

Easily Duplicate Shapes with Sketch Groups In sketch mode, you can effortlessly create groups to streamline your design process. Sketch groups are simple to copy, and you can establish links between their geometries. This means that when you modify one group, all linked groups automatically update to match. Additionally, sketch groups can be positioned as a single block, making placement straightforward and saving valuable time during the design phase.

There is now an intelligent constraint tool in sketcher, similar to the one in assemblies In the sketcher, there is now an intelligent condition tool corresponding to assemblies. With the intelligent condition in the sketcher, you can easily define your sketches with a single action. Additionally, copying holes to similar corners is now easily achievable.

You can easily determine which dimensioning and annotation standards govern the model. When building a model, various MBD annotations are often created. To determine which annotations govern the manufacturing of the model, you can add a standard table to the model. The standard table lists all the annotations used in the model, making it easier to collaborate with subcontractors.Standarditaulukon lisääminen mallipohjaan

Create similar models using template documents When copying the model from a previous project and modifying it, you also duplicate any problems and errors that were present in the original. Vertex G4 now enables an easy way to create reusable, high-quality geometry using template documents.

Create Faster-Updating Accurate Projections from Assemblies Until now, a "quick" section cut has been used for large assembly models. The issue with this type of projection is that it cannot be dimensioned accurately in all areas. In such cases, a precise section cut must be used, but this sacrifices speed. Now, an accurate and fast multithreaded section cut is available.

Now you can add weld annotations in 3D With version 31, weld annotations have been added to the MBD tab. You can create welds in 3D and utilize the data from modeled welds. 3D weld annotations can automatically calculate their length from the model and can be included in drawings like any other MBD annotations. You can also use 3D weld annotations for programming welding robot paths.Hitsimerkinnän muodostaminen malliin