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PolyWorks|Modeler

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Spec score 7.8 #97 of 147 in 3D modeling software

What it is

PolyWorks|Modeler is Windows desktop software that extracts CAD entities from polygonal models of digitized parts. It creates polygonal models from point clouds in real time and repairs geometry by filling holes, smoothing surfaces, cleaning boundaries, recovering sharp edges, and making surfaces watertight. Editing includes boundary extrusion, surface offsetting, fillet reconstruction, and Boolean operations with CAD models. A NURBS workflow combines interactive curve creation with automatic surfacing to produce editable CAD-friendly models. Users can create constrained parametric 2D sketches with arcs, lines, circles, and splines, then use listed import add-ins for CATIA V5-6, NX, Creo, Inventor, and SolidWorks. Supported polygonal formats include POL, PQK, JT, Nastran NAS, OBJ, PLY, STL, and VRML 2.0; CAD formats include IGES and STEP. NURBS surfaces export to IGES, JT, and STEP, while sketches export to PWSF or IGES. Windows 10 Pro or 11 Pro 64-bit is required, with an x64 quad-core CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a professional OpenGL card with 1 GB memory. Pricing is on request; a free demo is available by request.

Spec sheet

Purpose
PolyWorks|Modeler extracts CAD entities such as curves, surfaces, parametric sketches, and prismatic features from polygonal models of digitized parts for use in CAD modeling software.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Intended users
The maker describes PolyWorks|Modeler as a reverse-engineering solution for manufacturers and professionals who use CAD/CAM applications for simulation, machining, and design.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Free plan
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Support
Both listed packages include one year of support and maintenance, with email and telephone technical support and access to the MyPolyWorks online hub.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Headquarters
Quebec City, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Founded
1994Read 28 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
3D print export
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Animation tools
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
CAD integrations
Sketch import add-ins are listed for CATIA V5-6, NX, Creo, Inventor, and SolidWorks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
CAD operations
Polygonal models can be edited with operations including boundary extrusion, surface offsetting, fillet reconstruction, and Boolean operations with CAD models.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Computer requirements
Minimum configuration lists an x64 quad-core CPU, 8 GB RAM, and a professional hardware-accelerated OpenGL graphics card with 1 GB memory; ARM processors are not supported.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Demonstration
The product page offers a free demo by request; it does not state a trial period.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Exports
NURBS surfaces can be exported to IGES, JT, and STEP, while sketches can be exported to PWSF or IGES.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
File formats
Listed polygonal model formats include POL, PQK, JT, Nastran NAS, OBJ, PLY, STL, and VRML 2.0; listed CAD formats are IGES and STEP.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Operating systems
The listed supported operating systems are Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 Pro 64-bit version 22H2, plus equivalent Windows Enterprise versions; the page says PolyWorks 2027 will require Windows 11 Pro.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Parametric modeling
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Platform access
desktopRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Polygonal modeling
It creates polygonal models from digitized point clouds in real time and supports repairing geometry by filling holes, smoothing surfaces, cleaning boundaries, recovering sharp edges, and making surfaces watertight.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Pricing and license options
The maker directs prospective buyers to a specialist for product pricing and license options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Render engine
noneRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Sculpting tools
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · polyworks.com
Security statement
The buying page says the maker ensures a high level of security and keeps personal information confidential when buyers submit its form.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Sketching
The software creates parametric 2D sketches from polygonal models, with sketch entities including arcs, lines, circles, and splines and dimensions or relations used as constraints.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Surface modeling
Its NURBS surfacing workflow combines interactive curve creation with automatic surfacing to generate editable CAD-friendly models.Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com

Plans and prices

Premium Priced on request Includes one-year support/maintenance · advanced polygonal editing · parametric sketching · NURBS surfacing Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com
Standard Priced on request Includes one-year support/maintenance · basic polygonal editing · NURBS surfacing · excludes advanced polygonal editing and parametric sketching Read 7 Oct 2026 · polyworks.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Builds meshes from digitized point clouds
  • Repairs and edits polygonal geometry
  • Creates constrained parametric sketches
  • Supports NURBS surfacing and CAD exports
  • Includes CATIA, NX, Creo, Inventor, and SolidWorks add-ins

Limits

  • Windows desktop only
  • ARM processors are not supported
  • No built-in render engine
  • Pricing and licenses require contacting a specialist

Who it suits

PolyWorks|Modeler is intended for manufacturers and CAD/CAM professionals doing reverse engineering, simulation, machining, or design. It suits users working on Windows desktop systems with supported hardware.

Verdict

PolyWorks|Modeler focuses on converting scan-derived polygonal data into editable CAD geometry, sketches, and surfaces. Its Standard and Premium packages differ in advanced editing and sketching, while pricing is supplied on request.

Where Specifiction places it

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