Hi Michael.

Thanks for the info and for your frankness.

@You : "...Unfortunately the new geometry kernel is still under development..."

Are you referring to the KCM kernel from Kubotek ?
I hope so.

@You : "...Right now I still want to use it but it doesn't seem very likely that it's going to be ready for MoI v4"

So, do you think that it could be ready during the whole V4 beta period, that is, before the first official V4 commercial version ?

Thanks.

Hi Marco,

> Are you referring to the KCM kernel from Kubotek ?
> I hope so.

Yes, that's correct.


> So, do you think that it could be ready during the whole V4 beta period, that is,
> before the first official V4 commercial version ?

I don't really know, I'm not even sure right now how long the V4 beta period will last.

But also it's pretty fundamentally unwise to introduce something like a new geometry kernel late in the beta release period. It needs to go in somewhat earlier in the beta test period so it can be tested for longer.

- Michael

Hi Michael.

@You : "...But also it's pretty fundamentally unwise to introduce something like a new geometry kernel late in the beta release period..."

I agree with you.

Have a nice day.

>> Grouping, instancing and basic dimension functions are probably the highest things on my radar right now.
- Michael

Sounds pretty good to me !

Hi PaQ.

Yeah, "Grouping and instancing" are in my top 5 list for me too.

Hi all,
Basic dimension functions, surface continuity and filleting improvements are necessary for mechanical design.
I hope in MoI V4, it's possible.
MoI it's an great software, will be a pleasure for me to upgrade for V4 but fillet calculation failed...Hrrrr
Best Regards.
Nicolas.

According to this wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geometric_modeling_kernel

"On July, 2016 Kubotek Corporation announced that it would no longer develop the KCM modeler for the CAD industry."

So, what's actually the future of the KCM kernel from Kubotek ?

Hi artisanicview, I've heard from them that it's still under development but it was released prematurely. I also suspect that they don't really have a goal anymore of having many other companies license it, I think they mainly want to have it for thier own use in KeyCreator. It will be a while yet before I know if it's going to work for using in MoI or not.

- Michael

Hi Michael and thanks for the info.

@You : "... I think they mainly want to have it for thier own use in KeyCreator..."

Hmmm...really a bad news. I hope they will change their minds.

See you.

Hi Marco, well that part wouldn't be a problem for MoI because it would still be available to existing licensees.

- Michael

Hi Michael end good morning.

@You : "...it would still be available to existing licensees..."

I'm sorry but...I didn't understand what you said :)

Actually Moi's users don't have any KCM license...

Are you referring that anyway the KCM Kernel will be available for you to develop in Moi or what else ?

Thanks.

Hi Marco, I have a license to use KCM but I have not made use of it yet.

- Michael

OK Michael.

Thanks a lot for clarifying that.

Have a nice day.

Hi Michael

>> I have a license to use KCM but I have not made use of it yet. <<

I see that Kubotek has reintroduced KCM a couple of months ago as part of Kubotek Kosmos™ 3D framework release.
https://www.kubotek3d.com/news/kuboteks-kosmos-framework-now-available-for-licensing

Is the transition to KCM still on the roadmap for Moi3d? Is it ready for prime time?

Have a great weekend
James

Hi James, yeah I also happened to notice recently that KCM has been reintroduced which I definitely see as a positive sign.

I don't know what the current status is though, I've been meaning to contact them to see how it's going.

There is another possibility which is C3D: https://c3dlabs.com/en/products/c3d-kernel/ .

- Michael

Hello Michael!

I think this is a very good news if confirmed.

Anyway, I hope that you can put your hands on one of this new kernel because they seem to be very powerful, a quantum leap for Moi :)

Best wishes for these (heavy) but "thrilling" task :)