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KeyCreator Prime

The comprehensive 3D and 2D tools in KeyCreator Prime have been evolving to meet the needs of manufacturing for decades. Take advantage of features & flexibility that match the real-world demands of CAD users, with detailed data exchange specifications and more.

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Features

Maximise productive re-use of CAD data from anywhere

Maximise productive re-use of CAD data from anywhere

  • Support for reading models, PMI, and drawings from major MCAD file types including SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, PTC Creo, and Siemens NX
  • Quickly derive tooling and fixturing models from faces, edges, positions, and planar slices, and measurements
    pulled from the product model
  • Instantly recognise basic features and identify geometric
    patterns in faces and repeated parts
  • Interrogate imported models with a full set of geometry verification, repair, and measurement functions
  • KeyCreator hybrid modelling approach supports removing
    problem faces, rebuilding surfaces, and restoring a watertight solid
Quickly build precise models

Quickly build precise models

  • Powerful 3D sketching of shapes such as blocks, cylinders, and curves
  • Build complex shapes by sweep/loft of profiles and edges
  • Use simple unite and subtract/trim techniques to save
    time
  • Place features and parts from standards library
  • Insert construction planes at any time to position entities and profiles in 3D space exactly where they are needed
React rapidly to unexpected changes

React rapidly to unexpected changes

  • Drag faces/features and entities together along construction axes
  • Intuitively drive face edits using 3D dimensions as temporary constraints
  • Move/remove faces and entities without relying on or complicating previous history
Optimise data structure to suit the size of the project

Optimise data structure to suit the size of the project

  • Organise initial complexity using attributes and levels within a single file to avoid over-complicated data management
  • Flexibly link or unlink external files as needed to manage the size of large designs or repeated parts and assemblies
  • Keep associated drawings within the project file or optionally link them to separate files
Leverage a complete set of drawing functions

Leverage a complete set of drawing functions

  • Fluently create all types of drawings, views, symbols, and details with full control over scaling, formatting, and automatic updating
  • Manage legacy drawings using traditional 2D drafting techniques such as layering and selection by colour and line styles
  • Customise detail settings and configurations to support national, corporate, and customer standards
  • Export drawings to PDF or share using the free KeyCreator Viewer

Frequently Asked Questions

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KeyCreator Prime is a 3D CAD solution focused on direct modelling. It allows users to create and modify solid and surface geometry directly, without relying on a feature history, making design changes faster and more flexible.

KeyCreator Prime is ideal for engineers, designers, and manufacturing teams that need to make frequent design changes, especially when working with imported or legacy CAD data. It suits users who prioritise flexibility over parametric history control.

Direct modelling in KeyCreator Prime lets you push, pull, move, and reshape geometry directly. You are not constrained by a feature tree, so edits can be made quickly without worrying about rebuilding or breaking model history.

Yes. KeyCreator Prime supports both solid and surface modelling, allowing users to create detailed mechanical geometry and make precise edits across different design scenarios.

Yes. KeyCreator Prime supports a wide range of CAD file formats, making it well suited for editing imported models from customers, suppliers, or other CAD platforms.

Yes. KeyCreator Prime is commonly used in manufacturing to modify incoming CAD data, prepare models for tooling, and make late-stage design changes without needing to return models to the original CAD system.

KeyCreator Prime is designed to be intuitive, especially for users familiar with traditional drafting or direct editing workflows. Many users find it easier to learn than history-based CAD systems.

Yes. KeyCreator Prime is often used alongside other CAD systems as a flexible editing and problem-solving tool, especially when models need quick changes or repairs.

Yes. SolidCAD provides local technical support for KeyCreator Prime, helping users with installation, licensing, updates, and day-to-day usage questions.

Yes. SolidCAD can advise on licensing options and help ensure KeyCreator Prime is configured correctly for individual users or team environments.

KeyCreator Prime focuses on core 3D direct modelling, while KeyCreator Pro combines 3D direct modelling with full 2D drafting in a single package. Prime is suited to users who only need 3D capabilities.

KeyCreator Prime offers a fast, flexible approach to 3D CAD that makes design changes easier, especially when dealing with imported models or evolving manufacturing requirements.

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