Online course "Approaches to Parameterization and Working with the Basic Functionality of Geomagic Design X"

To develop practical reverse engineering skills in Geomagic Design X software, from preparing a polygonal mesh and aligning it to producing an accurate parametric solid model ready for transfer to CAD systems.

Upon completion of the course, the student will learn

• Work in the Geomagic Design X interface, customize hotkeys and panels for specific modeling tasks;
• Prepare polygonal data for work: perform mesh “healing”, optimize density and restore missing geometry fragments;
• Perform precise alignment of scanned data relative to the global coordinate system;
• Master the Mesh Sketch tools to extract perfect sketches from a scan with imposed geometric constraints;
• Create parametric solid models using basic modeling operations: Extrude and Revolve;
• Control the accuracy of construction using the Accuracy Analyzer tool, analyzing deviations of the CAD model from the original scan;
• Perform data export with preservation of the construction tree (Live Transfer) to major CAD systems (SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, etc.).

Course program

DAY 1.

1. Introduction to reverse engineering: goals and objectives;
2. Geomagic Design X Features Overview.

DAY 2.

1. Study of the functionality of working with polygonal models;
2. Study of the functionality of working with parametric models.

DAY 3.

1. Import Geomagic Design X data;
2. Point cloud processing and cleaning.

DAY 4.

1. Creation of polygonal models from a point cloud;
2. Working with automatic model building functions.

DAY 5.

1. Restoration of complex geometries;
2. Control and adjustment of the polygonal model.

DAY 6.

1. Working with sketches, setting up grid projection on a sketch;
2. Creation of parametric model elements.

DAY 7.

1. Creation of a parametric model based on a polygonal one;
2. Control of model geometry and work with deviation map.

DAY 8.

1. Preparing models for export;
2. Creation of complex tubular elements.

DAY 9.

1. Study of surface modeling functionality;
2. Working with sketches.

DAY 10.

1. Creating a mesh of a model with complex geometry;
2. Convert surfaces into an editable parametric model.