April 12, 2010/ -- CADthru V5, the latest version of the widely used Software Cradle data translation tool for converting CAD geometry data into CFD compatible quality formats, was released on April 12, 2010. CADthru V5 automates many of the tedious steps often required to repair CAD geometrical and topological defects that are artifacts of the CAD process.

New features of CADthru V5 include two new enhanced MDL Wizards and improved automation accuracy that enables easier and faster creation of CFD compatible geometries.

·     MDL Wizard 2 

      In addition to the conventional MDL Wizard (CADthru V4 compatible),  
      MDL Wizard 2 (SCTprime compatible) is introduced.  MDL Wizard 2
      enables interactive definition of isolated edges, multi-fold layered
      edges, and multi-fold faces.

·     Enhanced MDL Wizard

      Skewed facets, intersecting faces, isolated edges and multi-fold
      layered edges can be automatically repaired. Faceting features for
      faces with large curvature are automatically determined.

Information in this news release is subject to change without notice.