Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are KEYCREATOR’s advantages in the educational market?
A: Today, instructors and students have a variety of CAD packages to choose from. The following are key advantages that KEYCREATOR holds above all of its competitors in the educational market:

• Full-Commercial Version Software at Academic Prices
• 2D, 3D and Solid Modeling Creation and Rendering
• Short-learning Curve
• No Annual “Subscription Fee”
• KEYCREATOR is a Hybrid Modeling solution that provides students with all of the tools they need, and constraint-based modeling CAD software
• Advanced rendering capabilities
• Integration of Mechanical elements including features, fasteners, structural shapes and more!
• Advanced surface modeling functionality

Q: In what ways does industry use KEYCREATOR?
A: KEYCREATOR/CADKEY is used by over 375,000 design manufacturing professionals and major corporations worldwide, including Boeing, Nike and Ford. Industry relies on KEYCREATOR as it contains the most comprehensive range of data translators including DWG, DXF™, IGES, STEP, ACIS-SAT, Parasolid®/X_T, and STL.

Q: What is “Hybrid Modeling”?
A: KEYCREATOR students have the opportunity to use 2D drafting, 3D design and solid modeling applications. This integration, called “Hybrid Modeling,” is the best combination of tools for teaching and learning CAD.

Q: Does KEYCREATOR have 2D and 3D capabilities?
A: Yes. KEYCREATOR includes industry’s most comprehensive range of data translators including DWG, DXF™, IGES, STEP, ACIS-SAT, Parasolid®/X_T, and STL.

Q: How is KEYCREATOR Licensing controlled?
A: KEYCREATOR licenses are controlled in one of two ways:

1. KEYCREATOR for single student/faculty copies or labs up to 5 seats use a combination of Educational License Files and physical USB SIM's (Software Interface Modules, also known as hardlocks, dongles, keys) which are shipped with your product. These license files do not expire and are marked for educational use only (Note: Not watermarked on prints. Marked as created with an educational version and not compatible with commercially licensed files.).
   
2. KEYCREATOR for school installations of 10 seats or more requires a SIM locked Floating Network License deigned to run on a server and control the licensing. This license will require a license file for the server and one for the client machines which are both supplied by TEC with your purchase. Prior to purchase the Server Name must be supplied so the license file can be created. This must be in the exact case sensitive format as it will be imbedded in the license file. Please note: At the current time only Windows Networks are supported by the Floating license. For users with Novell networks individual SIM locked seats may be purchased. An additional charge may apply. Call our Sales department with any pre-sale questions.
   

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