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News Release from: Metris | Subject: Focus Reverse Engineering 4.0
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 30 November 2005
Inspection platform focuses on reverse
engineering
Focus Reverse Engineering 4.0 is the latest in reverse engineering software built on the Metris Focus platform.
Focus Reverse Engineering 4.0 is the latest in reverse engineering software built on the Metris Focus platform The new software is on show this week at Euromould 2005 in Frankfurt, Germany
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Jun 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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The user interface is composed of different worksheets reflecting the reverse engineering workflow of the user.
In this way, the user is guided step by step through his or her task.
A typical workflow can consist of: importing the point cloud, meshing the point cloud, creation of curves, creation of spring meshes and finally generation of surface or solids.
Each step in the workflow contains its own dedicated set of toolbars with user intuitive icons.
This adaptive way of working reduces training costs and enables proper handling by any user profile.
The data and results are organised in a clear data tree enabling the user to keep a comprehensible overview when applying many meshes on his data.
The single common platform for the different applications also opens up the full potential of the complete Focus portfolio.
The use of a similar user interface minimises things like the training effort to switch between Focus Inspection and Reverse Engineering.
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