At a glance
| Vendor | Gstarsoft |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows |
| Native / common formats | View states, Screenshot/video, Neutral CAD (depends on product) |
| Typical domains | Design review, Manufacturing previews, Sales demos |
What it is & Core Architecture
FastView 3D (Gstarsoft 3D FastView) is a lightweight, high-performance multi-CAD 3D model viewer and collaborative inspection tool. It natively reads over 30+ mainstream 3D CAD and BIM file formats—including SOLIDWORKS (.sldprt/.sldasm), CATIA V5/V6, Siemens NX, Creo/ProE, Inventor, Revit (.rvt), IFC, STEP (AP203/AP214/AP242), IGES, Parasolid, and JT—without requiring the original authoring CAD software to be installed.
Where it is used in Industry
Used by manufacturing supply-chain procurement teams, mold/tooling estimators, assembly line technicians, and quality engineers to inspect 3D assemblies, verify Semantic PMI / GD&T tolerances, check wall thickness, and generate exploded views.
Learning curve and getting started
Intuitive 3D navigation with interactive section planes, bounding-box dimensions, draft angle analysis, and one-click exploded assembly animations. Non-MCAD engineers can inspect complex 10,000-part assemblies in minutes.
Commercial Licensing & TCO Reality
Eliminates the need to purchase $5,000–$15,000 SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, or NX licenses for downstream manufacturing, sales, and supplier management personnel.
Ecosystem, Standards & Interoperability
Supports 3D bounding box volume/mass calculation (with customizable material density), interference/collision detection between assembly components, 3D PMI annotation viewing, and lightweight encrypted 3D file sharing.
Common Engineering Pitfalls & Best Practices
When opening multi-file native assemblies (e.g., .sldasm or .iam), ensure all referenced sub-part files reside in the same directory package so part geometry resolves completely.
Core terminology & workflows (3)
Frequently asked questions (3)
What formats can 3D FastView import?
It imports STEP, IGES, SAT, Parasolid (x_t), SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, and CATIA formats.
How do I measure the exact clearance between assembly parts?
Select two elements, click Clearance in the Measure tab, and the tool will show the shortest linear distance and highlight intersections.
Can I generate exploded animation files in 3D FastView?
Yes. Select the assembly node, click Exploded View, adjust displacement coordinates along axes, and export the view sequence.