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SHEET LIGHTNING - Pattern Unfolding Software
Software Demo Downloads and Purchasing/Registration
Sheet Lightning Version 5 - First released on 2 February 2004 ($150 US Dollars) - Full 3D CAD and Parametric Design for Ducting, Chutes, Hoppers, Feeders, Chimneys, Divertors, Breeches, Swept Bends etc, Specials. Free updates.
Download Sheet Lightning v 5.x (Latest) Demo Software
Purchase Sheet Lightning v 5.x (Latest) Now! (Secure Server)
Sheet Lightning Lite Version 5 - First released on 2 February 2004 ($99 USD Dollars) - This is a cut down (Lite) version of the fully collaborative 3D CAD and parametric design system with
parametric design only. Free updates.
Download Sheet Lightning v 5.x (Latest) Demo Software
Purchase Sheet Lightning Lite v 5.x (Latest) Now! (Secure Server)
Operating Systems
Sheet Lightning Version 5.x and Version 5.x Lite is compatible with all Windows operating systems (95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista).
Demonstration Capability
The Sheet Lightning Version 5 download is demonstration software with limited capability. It is a full working program with some of its functionality disabled. It is enabled with full internal
functionality but has limited design output. The functionality is provided so it can be tested in all the features of the program including the 3D design and unfolded pattern CAD export (export of
data directly to a general CAD system). However the demonstration program output capability is limited to the following:
The design must have no more than a single piece.
There must be no oblique (i.e. skew) on the piece.
Note: the demonstration version can still be used to create the more complex designs internally, but the output of these designs is restricted. The full version download instructions are delivered
on purchasing the product
Purchasing/Registration
When you purchase/register Sheet Lightning you are provided with download instructions for the full version and a license key-code that unlocks it and gives you the legal right to use the unique
power of the program for personal or commercial purposes. This means you can create and output designs with multiple intersections and/or oblique/skew offset. It therefore enables the
development of: breeches, diverters, lobster-back/segmented bends, tees, complex one-off and multi-piece designs, twin/multi wall ducting, chimneys, hoppers etc. (see the design examples gallery: Examples). There are conditions to the use of the software outlined in the agreement on
the installation page. Purchasing/registration gives you unlimited use of the software for commercial, educational or other use. Your contact details are used to keep you informed on any
developments or facilities associated with Sheet Lightning (updates, upgrades etc). Updates are free.
How Do I Purchase/Register?
Sheet Lightning puchasing/registration can be purchased by credit card or most other means through a secure shareware outlet - see the download page. Check the purchasing/registration
web pages for details of payment.
Downloading Sheet Lightning
The download links on this page give immediate access to the Sheet Lightning demonstration program in ZIP file format (Download Now - 5.0MB). You can also access the demo program
through some of the software download sites on the internet. You demo software is supplied in a zip file. Open it and use the SETUP.EXE file to install Sheet Lightning in Windows. Once
installed Sheet Lightning is accessed through your start menu or desktop icons. The computer requirements for Sheet Lightning vesion 5.2 are a Pentium PC (or equiv) or better, with
recommended 64MB Ram, 15MB of disk space and Windows (95/98ME/CE/2000/XP/Vista). The program is able to transfer data to your general CAD system/s. Additional memory may
therefore be required to accommodate both programs.
Plotting & Printing
Sheet Lightning Version 5 has full printing and output capability in the form of direct export to CAD, DXF file output, or direct printing of full size patterns and images. The printed patterns can
be partitioned over any number of printer sheets, thus allowing any size of pattern to be output through any size of printer. Alternatively the program will automatically interface to your CAD
system (see next).
Interfacing to CAD
Sheet Lightning Version 5 interfaces directly to a general CAD system using the ‘Export to CAD’
command, or it can export to any chosen application by browsing for the program executable file. It also has DXF file output capability.
Training
We have recently added an instruction page describing the procedure for creating some specific
designs. These instructions have a new step-by-step format with accompanying files that is proving effective. The designs so far published but we intend to expand it considerably for the
new program release.
If you are interested in receiving training contact us at training@revcad.com. Just a single day of
training on the program can give you a leading edge if this is your product area. If you contact us we will inform you of potential training dates venues in USA, Australia and Europe that you can
attend.
History
Sheet Lightning has developed a worldwide pedigree in the sheet metal fabrication industry in many countries throughout the world since its first release in 1990. Over the ten year period from
1990-2000 it was sold as a high value specialized program for in excess of $4000 US Dollars!.
For many companies that use the program it was (and is) their best kept secret, giving them a unique competitive edge. Version 3.60 is now an obsolete product.
Due to the aging nature of Version 3.60 and the demand for the software raised by its release to the shareware market Revcad Software began development of the new version in December
2001. Version 5.0 first beta version was released on 3 July 2002, 9 weeks behind schedule but well worth the wait. The final release was issued on 18 January 2003 have gone through a full
alpha and beta testing programme. The program is now on version 5.2 and is up to date with modern CAD technology and in many ways pushing new boundaries.
Revcad are perhaps a little biased, but they believe no sheet metal designer or fabricator should be without Sheet Lightning. We hope you find the program an exciting, productive and highly
profitable experience and if you are using the product commercially we wish you every success.
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