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I get the error ”not a valid win32 file

As long as you are running a PC, this software will work. The error you have described normally happens due to the program not being downloaded correctly. Please go back to the do ...

Can I create an interior or cabin?

You can create interior items. A brief tutorial is below: To add bulkheads, bunks, cockpit seats, even consoles and such, extrude a handy boundry edge (the shear is good) by .1 un ...

How do I make Flat Surface?

If you create it correctly you should be able to create a flat surface. Go into the layers properties and make sure all the layers are set to developable (check the box) then go u ...

Can you really sell GPL software?

Yes. As with any software GPL can be sold. The GPL is based on the principle of freedom not price. For more details please review the GNU website

Can I export as a dxf format?

Yes you can export dxf formats. Press the Autoad icon on the toolbar in the window with developed panels to send the geometry to a 2D DXF file.

How do I install 3DBoatDesign?

If the installer finishes it means that 3D Boat Design has been installed onto your system. Simply go to the directory you installed it to. The default install directory is c:/p ...

Where is the Login Page

Normally when you purchase an item via ClickBank (our payment processor) they send you a confirmation email. This has details of the purchase you made. You are also automatically ...

What countries can a physical package be sent to?

We are able to send a physical product to the countries listed below: ArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBahrainBelarusBelgiumBrazilBulgariaCanadaChileChinaCosta RicaCroatiaCyprusCzech Repu ...

How do I add a Bulkhead?

Just a bit of history, traditionally, boat designs are enumerated to ”outside of plank” and it is up to the builder to make the adjustments, usually through the l ...

What fairing features are there?

3D Boat allows you to see curvature plots for intersection lines, and change these from positive, netural and negative

Can I download 3DBoatDesign to more than one computer?

3DBoatDesign is set up so that customers can access the members page as often as they need to. If a customer wants to use 3DBoatDesign on their home computer and/or laptop then al ...

What Computer Specs Are Needed To Run 3DBoatDesign?

This version of 3DBoatDesign works on all Microsoft operating systems including 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Windows 7/ Win8 3DBoatDesign will work on almost any modern computer, however t ...

Can I use 3DBoatDesign for Lofting?

You will be able to use 3D Boat Design for designs and to get the reference points of the boat you wish to build. Designs tend to be displayed in half forms as the other half is du ...

Can I import a lines plan?

You should be able to use the current lines plan you have and import it into 3D Boat Design.

How do I modify the Background Scale?

Select Backround image/set scale Click to some known point in the picture. For example the bow tip. A new little window comes up showing the current cordinates. You can then replac ...

How do I import file or a table of offsets?

To import offsets there are a few options: Step one: Place each panel that you wish to develop on it”s own Layer and make it developable. Step two: Make sure your sharpness ...

Wil 3DBoatDesign work on macs?

This version of 3DBoatDesign works on all Microsoft operating systems including 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Win 8 Although not made for macs, many of our customers have been usi ...

is Auto Fairing available?

Yes there is Auto Fairing available. You can run it in two modes: To fair only points you”ve selected, or to fair the entire hull surface. The algorithm can fair the entire ...

I download the files but I can not find them. Where are they?

The problem with downloads is that there is not really a default location. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and most other internet browsers don”t download files automati ...

How do I Create Corners?

To create corners. 1. CTRL + Click on the crease edge of interest. If this does nothighlight the whole edge you probable have a point which is definedas a corner point along the c ...

Can I Design Different Layers / Areas?

This software is a full CAD system. You can use it to draw the items you specify. The best option may be to design these via the layer option, so you can view and hide the differen ...

Does 3DBoatDesign Work On Macs?

This version of 3DBoatDesign works on all Microsoft operating systems including 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Win 8 Although not made for macs, many of our customers have been usi ...

How Do I Print Full Size

You will be able to use 3D Boat Design for all your designs needs and also print these out as full scale (if you have the right printer) Once you have the design developed and sav ...

Do I get a materials list?

No the software does not give you a material list, it is a design application that enable you to print a full scale model of the boat you wish to build. There is too large a varia ...

Can I export to AutoCad?

Currently you can use Autocad or a similar program to open export 3D Boat Design files to. The file extension you can export/import your files as is a .DXF file type You can also ...

Ho Do I Adjust The Waterline?

To adjust the waterline, simply go into Project Settings and adjust your draft there to incorporate the board and bring the waterline back to the right spot.

Does 3DBoatDesign Work On Linux?

This version of 3DBoatDesign works on all Microsoft operating systems including 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/Windows 7/Win 8 Although not made for macs, many of our customers have been usi ...

Corners?

To create corners you need to add more control lines to your corners. We will often add extra control lines at right angles. It tends to help the subdivision algorithms to maintain ...

How do I Import Chines?

1. generate the 3d coordinates for each chine and export these from your current software as a TXT file. 2. Any negative values in your coordinates need to be offset so that they ...

What Designs Able To Be Made?’

You will be able to use 3D Boat Design for this and many other designs. 3D Boat Design offers you a very versatile CAD Software Package. You can easily create various different b ...

Even our critics love 3DBoatDesign. Read Their Reviews

3D Boat Design still is (and probably always will be) a work in progress as new options and updates are always being added. the best this is that these are available to all our me ...

Can you help me design…

Sorry we are currently unable to create your design for you. The reason being is that we have 1,000’s of customers and this would take a lot of additional resources, and sto ...

3DBoatDesign is proudly an OpenSource Product.

3DBoatDesign is proudly part of the Open Source movement. Open Source software gives you more flexibility in regards to how and where you can use the software. As a ...

How much does shipping cost?

There is Zero shipping costs for the Downloadable Version This software is available via instant download! You can be using this software and be well on your way to building the ...

How large are the 3DBoatDesign download?

The download version has been created to be easily download by almost anyone with an internet connection. The files you receive are: 3DBoatDesignSetup.exe97.1 MB (101,824,933 byt ...