Renishaw FixtureBuilder product family
Our 3D-modelling software is a user-friendly fixturing software, integrated with inspection software to create fixture set-ups before workpieces have even met production.
3D-modelling software packages
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FixtureBuilder software product family
The FixtureBuilder software family consist of the following product options:
- a download
- a dongle
- a network license
FixtureBuilder supports most CAD formats including IGES, SAT and STEP.
An additional translator module license for CATIA, Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, SolidEdge and JT Import is also available for purchase.
The translator module supports the following file versions:
- CATIA V5: VR58-V5-6R2018
- Creo (Pro/ENGINEER): 16-Creo 5.0
- Siemens NX: 11-NX 12.0.0
- Inventor: V11-V2019
- SolidWorks: 98-2018
- SolidEdge: V18-ST10
- JT Import: 8-10.2
The translator module must be purchased with an NU, USB or CU License.
Remember our modular and custom fixturing can improve the throughput, reproducibility and accuracy of your inspection process with quick and repeatable fixturing set-ups. Renishaw fixtures can provide a complete solution to your fixturing requirements.
| Renishaw Part No. | Description |
| CS-SOF-SW-17-FBNU | Renishaw FixtureBuilder Named User License - A single license tied to a single PC. Distributed via download. |
| CS-SOF-SW-17-FBTRANS | Translator license - For the native import translator for importing files from other CAD programs. Optional purchase with Named User, USB or Concurrent User License. |
| A-6490-0052 | Renishaw FixtureBuilder License - A single license distributed on a dongle transferable between different stations. FixtureBuilder will need to be installed on each station. Only usable one station at a time. |
| CS-SOF-SW-17-FBNRMS | Network License Manager - Software controlled Network Licensing Manager. Download application – Concurrent User manager tool management. Must be purchased with Concurrent User License part number CS-SOF-SW-17-FBCU |
| CS-SOF-SW-17-FBCU | Renishaw FixtureBuilder Concurrent User License - “X” license(s) tied to a Network License Manager that allows the user(s) to utilise FixtureBuilder across a network. One user at a time. X = the number of Concurrent User Licenses purchased. |
| CS-SOF-SUBS-17-FBNU | Renishaw FixtureBuilder Named User License, 12-month subscription license. |
System requirements:
- Windows-based design software. Version 8.0 supports only 64-bit versions of the Windows operating system.
- 64-Bit Windows Operating System.
- A Pentium 4 CPU or higher (current AMD processors supported).
- 4GB RAM recommended (8 GB RAM or more for large assembly work).
- Direct X and/or OpenGL compatible accelerated video graphics card (required for large assembly work).
- 2 GB of free disk space to install. More recommended for design data.
