Product and assembly visuals from imported BricsCAD CAD data.
BricsCAD add-on for translating 3D CAD exchange data, with options to import assemblies as flat geometry, block hierarchies, or mechanical components and to bring supported PMI in as graphical annotations.
BricsCAD add-on for translating 3D CAD exchange data, with options to import assemblies as flat geometry, block hierarchies, or mechanical components and to bring supported PMI in as graphical annotations.
BricsCAD Communicator is useful when an exchanged part or assembly arrives as STEP, IGES, Parasolid, SolidWorks, Inventor, CATIA, Creo, NX, or another supported CAD format and needs a clear visual handoff after import. Its assembly import choices make it practical to retain a useful product hierarchy as blocks or mechanical components, or to use a flat model when a simple presentation view is all that is required. Imported color treatment, hidden-part handling, repair, stitch, and simplification settings should be checked before a visual is prepared. Supported PMI can be imported as graphical annotations, which can help a reviewer understand the technical context but may not belong in a marketing image. RENDERCAD can turn a focused, clean BricsCAD viewport capture into a polished product or assembly visual for a supplier discussion, proposal, manual concept, or sales presentation when the technical viewport does not communicate finish, scale, or design intent on its own. It is best suited to the chosen visible state of the imported model, not to validating the translation or replacing the CAD source for engineering decisions.
Import the exchanged file with Communicator and choose the structure that supports the task: flat geometry for a single product view, blocks for a navigable hierarchy, or mechanical components when the assembly context matters. Inspect the result before capture, including missing parts, orientation, colors, visible state, and the effects of any repair, stitch, or simplification options. Decide whether PMI should remain visible for an internal review or be hidden for a customer-facing visual; remove construction detail, selection cues, and unrelated components. Frame the finished part, subassembly, or complete assembly from a clear perspective or orthographic view, then send that viewport capture to RENDERCAD with the intended materials, lighting, background, and audience. Use the resulting image to explain form and presentation, while keeping the BricsCAD model and source exchange file as the authority for geometry, assembly structure, PMI, dimensions, and manufacturing interpretation. For repeatable CAD-to-render implementation, see RENDERCAD developer documentation.
Modeled by CADSharp in Onshape. Rendered with RENDERCAD.
Add | Change | or Remove referenced objects with the stroke of a brush.
RENDERCAD uses a maintained selection of image-generation models for different rendering tasks. Results can vary by model and input, so compare generated output with the source design before relying on geometry, materials, or dimensions.
| Feature | RENDERCAD | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Generative AI | Varies by tool |
| Output | Images + Video | Varies by tool |
| Resolution | HD / 4K | Varies by workflow |
| Image Speed | Image renders complete in 60 seconds. | Varies by scene/tool |
| Video Speed | Videos complete in 2-5 minutes. | Varies by workflow |
| Scene Set Up | No separate local scene | Varies by workflow |
| Input | Screen Snip | Varies by tool |
| Hardware | Cloud GPU | Often local GPU/CPU |
| Install | None | Varies (web or app) |
| Cost | from $9/mo | Varies widely |
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Skip a separate local scene build. Pick a condition, material, and background while RENDERCAD handles the image-generation step. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
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Use the browser workflow directly, capture a selected view with the desktop app, or start from the browser extension.
Get StartedCommon solutions for BricsCAD Communicator users
Yes. Mask each region and assign an authorized texture reference or instruction. Review material boundaries, scale, and product fidelity after generation.
Yes, if the license permits this use. A stock image can guide a background or environment, while placement and lighting remain generated interpretations.
Capture a clear view, describe the leather type and finish, and use a material reference when surface direction matters. Review the generated depth and stitching rather than treating them as product specifications.
Choose a suitable background and describe a reflective floor. Inspect the generated reflection for alignment, product fidelity, and unintended details.
Choose the Seamless loop end-frame option to guide the clip toward a looping transition. Review the exported loop because continuity can vary by model and source image.
If the source viewport is visible but a local renderer fails, capture a clear screenshot and use it as a RENDERCAD input. Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
Yes. Upload a photo of a foam model and prompt "Finished plastic product" to visualize the final look.
Use the Realistic engine with a clear input, a specific material description, and a suitable background or reference. Results vary, so review the output against the source product.
Image renders complete in 60 seconds.
Generation runs on cloud infrastructure, so a local rendering GPU is not required. The device still needs sufficient resources for the source application, browser, and network connection.
Context prompts can provide a visual scale cue, but the source model and known dimensions remain authoritative. Do not infer measurements from generated imagery.
RENDERCAD starts from a 2D image and uses generated material and environment direction. Built-in renderers may provide direct scene, geometry, lighting, and material control.