TopSolid

Infobox_Software
name = TopSolid


caption = TopSolid logo
developer = Missler Software
latest_release_version = TopSolid'2008
latest_release_date = March 2008
operating_system = Windows
genre = CAD/CAM software
license =
website = [http://www.topsolid.com/ www.TopSolid.com]

Presentation

TopSolid is a 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software which is edited and developed by the company Missler Software. At the outset the software worked on Unix machines whereas today it works exclusively on Windows PCs.

The TopSolid range of software includes a whole family of software: from the more general, mechanical oriented (TopSolid’Design) to job specific solutions: sheet metal (TopSolid’Fold), wood (TopSolid’Wood), toolmaking: TopSolid’Mold for mold makers and TopSolid’Progress for press tool designers. TopSolid also incorporates an integrated Computer-aided_manufacturing (CAM) line of products: Mechanical machining (TopSolid’Cam), sheet metal (TopSolid’PunchCut), wood (TopSolid’WoodCam), wire electroerosion (TopSolid’Wire). TopSolid also incorporates a 2D draft module (TopSolid’Draft) and a structural calculation module (TopSolid’Castor).

TopSolid is, therefore, a CAD/CAM solution based on the geometric modeller ParaSolid. It is, of course, capable of reading and creating files in all available formats as well as in such formats as Catia and ParaSolid.

TopSolid is sold worldwide and has been rated as the 2nd CAD/CAM editor in France behind Dassault Systèmes (software Catia and SolidWorks). It has been rated as the 1st French CAM editor and is ranked among the Top 10 CAD/CAM editors worldwide and is the fastest growing CAD CAM Company in 2007.The speciality of TopSolid'Cam lies in Multi Axis Machining popularly 5 axis machining and Mill Turn, twin Spindle, twin turret Technology.

See also

*Comparison of CAD Software

External links

[http://www.topsolid.com TopSolid Official Web Site]
[http://forum.topsolid.com TopSolid Official Forum]
[http://www.misslersoftware.com Missler Software Corporate Web Site]