EskoArtwork has released – ArtiosCAD 7.4 – the latest version of its structural design software for packaging. The company claims the new software focuses on the easier administration of packaging projects and includes new design features in order to increases productivity throughout the entire packaging supply chain.
According to the company, ArtiosCAD is the ideal product for all corrugated, folding cartons and POP displays. Complete 3D integration allows for quick prototyping of designs and presentations, eliminating communication errors and reducing design review cycles.A number of features have been added to the software in order to enhance 3D design and viewing, including Curved Creases, which makes it easy for designers to work with curved folds and cuts by allowing them to visualise designs with curved creases as part of its 3D module.
Meanwhile, a new Mate tool is also available in ArtiosCAD 7.4 as part of the 3D module that allows for the simple assembly and visualisation of connected folds and parts. Users can identify glue areas and corresponding targets to quickly connect designs or perform simple assembly of displays, according to EskoArtwork.
ArtiosCAD 7.4 also includes a bend tool for visualising bends in 3D. Bend lines can be specified in 2D, and then visualised in 3D using various angles and radii. By supporting all these new visualisation features in 3D, ArtiosCAD users can use the actual 2D design files to make 3D presentations for their clients. This saves hours of design time within other 3D applications, re-creating additional 3D models or mockups just for presentation purposes.
EskoArtwork says that other tools have also been added that make the use of software more productive for designers. A new circle diameter tool can draw circles using controls similar to the ArtiosCAD line tool. The line join tool has been extended so that an angle from the originating arc can be specified. The trim selection tool has been extended so a designer can assemble a selection for trimming against or extending to.
The company concludes that having completed a successful beta testing, ArtiosCAD 7.4 is currently available for delivery. This upgrade is free for EskoArtwork customers with a full software maintenance contract.
