ParaCloud is happy to announce the release of GEM Version 3.0. The GEM platform is growing fast, providing advanced functionality with a simple to use interface. ParaCloud GEM is the most accessible generative design solution avaiable today, with no requirement for scripting or spaghetti wiring. Add Generative Modeling tools to any CAD supporting OBJ and DXF formats.

ParaCloud GEM is a great companion for Rhino, SketchUP Pro, Maya, 3DS Max, Cinema4D and more. You can give it a try at: http://gem.paraclouding.com. Available for PC and MAC (Intel processors).

The new release includes the following:

Mesh Subdivision Tools
Additional subdivision tools are introduced in version 3.0 includes variable modes of operations. The subdivisions can be assigned by proximity to targets, randomly or using a fixed value. All subdivisions can be assigned by Face Map or globally.

Face Edit Tools
The face editing tools were extended. The new tools includes additional control for the face echo command, echo a single edge, squeeze points, shifting faces and peeling a point normal to the face. The face tools can be assigned by proximity to targets, randomly or using fixed values.

Face Map Tools
The new face map tools include Checkerboard, Alternate Map, Sequence Map and First Ten options. The mapping tools makes it easier to handle components population and separating the mesh file for Ribs output.

Unfolded Components Layout for 3D Printing / Shop Drawings
The unfolded layout tool aligns the mesh faces to the Top Plane of the World Coordinate System. This tool creates an organized output for 3D printing or CNC milling of the components. The assembly sequence is documented in a separate DXF file containing the Face ID and Assembly Markers.

 
Ribs
The Ribs option allows creating 3D ribs structures along the mesh edges or diagonals. A notching system is created automatically by specifying the material thickness. The Ribs output can be easily unfolded in your CAD system for Laser Cutting.

Action Sequencer
The action sequencer provides an editable parametric control over the modeling activity in a GEM session. The sequencer documents the tools and parameters used and allow editing the values. The sequence can be applied to the same mesh or to a new mesh loaded into GEM.

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