QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS – reverse engineering add-in
QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS (also known as Mesh2Surface) is a reverse engineering add-in for SOLIDWORKS desktop 3D CAD that turns 3D scan meshes into CAD models. It gives you powerful tools for generating surfaces and curves to rebuild a professional CAD model.
What is QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS?
With this add-in you can:
- Import large scan data into SOLIDWORKS efficiently – in seconds, not minutes;
- Extract reference geometry, including the symmetry plane;
- Intuitively align the scan into the correct position in space, relative to an existing CAD model or to other scans;
- Create reference cross-sections for sketching – parallel, radial and outline sections;
- Accurately fit lines, arcs and complex shapes to the section reference points;
- Approximate freeform areas with a best-fit surface;
- Reverse engineer organic and freeform shapes as accurately as possible;
- Instantly compare CAD models with the reference data using a 3D color map;
- Convert organic freeform shapes at the push of a button;
QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS
Do it all inside SOLIDWORKS® with the simple, easy-to-use tools of the QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS add-in.
Natively integrated into the SOLIDWORKS environment, QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS lets you work seamlessly, the way you already know.
Scan data import
Load data from any scanner using standard STL, OBJ or PLY mesh files. For easier handling, built-in polygon reduction lets you create a mesh with a suitable number of triangles without compromising mesh quality.
Interactive selection
Easy-to-use tools for quickly extracting regions of interest. The magic wand, brush and freeform selection let you identify areas that represent features or freeform surfaces
Reference geometry
Primitive extraction
Quickly reconstruct planes, cylinders, cones and spheres. Create the extracted primitives in SOLIDWORKS as reference geometry, surfaces or solid bodies.
Symmetry plane
Automatic symmetry plane detection with a color map analyzer. Additional manual adjustment controls for the best results.
Scan data alignment
Align scan data in space
Place the object in the world coordinate system using extracted primitives. Interactive coordinate system definition lets you set the correct orientation of the object.
Align to CAD
Fast, accurate alignment of scan data to existing CAD models.
Align multiple scans
Combine multiple scans of the same part into a single representation of the object
2D sketch
Cross-sections
Interactive sectioning lets you extract reference points for 2D sketching. Align the section plane with extracted primitives, standard SOLIDWORKS reference geometry or CAD faces of existing surface or solid bodies
Fit 2D sketch entities
Extract lines, arcs and circles from section planes as best-fit primitives. Quickly connect or fillet them with simple brush operations.
Complex 2D shape recognition
Extract rectangles, slots and even hexagons with a single brush stroke
3D sketching and best-fit surfaces
3D sketch on scan data
Draw style lines and points directly on the scan data. Adjust their exact position with interactive tools and use a true real-time deviation analyzer for the best accuracy.
Fit surface
Select a region of interest and let the software approximate it with a freeform surface. The resulting surface is extended, so it is ready for trimming. A real-time color deviation map shows the surface quality instantly. The Auto option lets you create a surface as close as possible to the reference mesh.
Reverse engineering of organic surfaces
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Freeform modeling
Simple, efficient freeform surfacing lets you reconstruct freeform surfaces that standard surfacing methods can't handle. Patented snap-to-mesh technology lets even non-experts create shapes in moments – something no other solution offers.
Automatic surfacing
Create SOLIDWORKS-compatible surfaces at the push of a button. Mesh2Surface automatic surfacing is one of the best on the market today.
* Automatic surfacing uses a basic algorithm and is not the same as the one in standalone QuickSurface.
Compare scan data with CAD models for accuracy
Deviation analyzer
Keep the accuracy of your reconstruction under control with an effective color distance map. Compare the CAD model with the reference mesh at any point in your workflow. The deviation analyzer works with any SOLIDWORKS body (surface or solid) and compares it with the reference scan data almost instantly.
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Key features at a glance
- Import scan data in STL, OBJ, PLY or PTX format
- Mesh simplification and smoothing
- Primitive extraction including the symmetry plane
- Alignment in space or to a CAD model
- Cross-sections
- Basic and advanced 2D shape recognition
- 3D sketching with tolerance control
- Fit surface
- Deviation analyzer
- Freeform and hybrid modeling
- Snap to Mesh technology
- Automatic surfacing
Why QuickSurface for SOLIDWORKS?
- Developed by experts in 3D scanning and data processing.
- Fast, efficient algorithms.
- Streamlined interface that's easy to use.
- Extensive training tutorials.
- State-of-the-art features.
- Dramatically cut reverse engineering time, saving money and effort;
Products
QUICKSURFACE is specialized software for converting 3D scan data into CAD models, with easy editing and export to common formats.
QUICKSURFACE Lite is a simplified tool for fast scan-to-3D-model conversion and export to IGES/STEP.
QUICKSURFACE Pro is a reverse engineering tool that converts scans into CAD models and exports to IGES/STEP. Version Pro 2027 adds QuickSurface AI.
QUICKSURFACE for SolidWorks lets you work with scan data directly in SOLIDWORKS and export it to IGES/STEP.
Compare the versions
See how the individual QuickSurface versions differ
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