Following our October 29, 2025 webinar, discover a detailed analysis of CADfix Server with screenshots and concrete use cases of this technological revolution in democratized access to CADfix technologies.
CADfix Server: Enterprise Web-Based Access to CADfix Technologies
CADfix Server democratizes access to professional CADfix technologies via web browser, enabling the entire enterprise to benefit from CAD conversion, repair and simplification capabilities without local installation.
Developed by the ITI-Wipro CADfix team, CADfix Server transforms the traditional approach by offering a centralized platform with automatic job queue management, license utilization maximization and customizable workflows for demanding multi-CAD environments.
Integrated technologies:
- CADfix DX - Universal conversion and repair
- CADfix PPS - Plant & process model simplification
- CADfix VIZ - VR/AR visualization optimization
Key features:
- Browser-based access - No installation
- Automatic job queue management
- User and administrator dashboards
CAD Democratization
8
Accessible CADfix servicesWeb browser access
Automated processing
License utilization maximization and training time reduction
8 Specialized Services Instantly Accessible
CADfix Server integrates eight CADfix services covering all CAD interoperability needs, from simple conversion to advanced 3D comparison, all accessible from a simple web browser.
Enterprise web architecture
The 8 CADfix Server Services
Exchange
Multi-CAD conversion point-to-point service with support for over 30 native and neutral formats. Handles assemblies, parts and metadata with optional quality checks.
Supported formats:
- CATIA V4/V5/3DEXPERIENCE
- NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor
- STEP, IGES, JT, Parasolid
- Visualization and CAE formats
Clean-up
Automatic geometric repair and healing with extensive defeaturing. Prepares CAD models for target systems with hole removal, fillet removal, face joining, shrink-wrap.
Defeaturing capabilities:
- Automatic hole removal
- Complex network fillet removal
- Face joining and shrink-wrap
- Air-volumes and imprinting
Simplify
Automated simplification of large MCAD models for plant & process environments. 75-95% file size reduction with optimized CADfix PPS workflows for marine, offshore, energy industries.
80% engineering labor time reduction, optimized plant design systems integration, project delay penalty elimination
Visualize
3D CAD model optimization for VR/AR/MR. Mesh export with multiple levels of detail (LOD) for immersive applications and digital thread. Maximizes 3D asset reuse.
Features:
- Optimized CAD-to-mesh conversion
- Multiple levels of detail (LOD)
- FBX, glTF VR format export
- Significant conversion time savings
Mesh
Automatic high-quality CAE meshing generation. Second-order quadratic tri/tet elements with auto CAD cleanup ensuring minimal failure rate. Smart mesh sizing and mesh recipes.
Meshing capabilities:
- 2nd order quadratic elements
- Integrated auto CAD cleanup
- Geometric smart sizing
- Automation via mesh recipes
STL
Robust STL generation with auto CAD-cleanup. Smart facet sizing driven by geometric shape. Supports rapid prototyping and downstream simulation with minimal element size control.
3D printing, rapid prototyping, CFD simulation, manufacturing quality control
Morph
High-precision CAD geometry morphing. Apply deformations from CAE results, 3D scans or AI optimization. Export complete morphed CAD model reusable in native systems.
Deformation sources:
- CAE simulation results
- Measured 3D scans
- AI/ML optimization
Use cases:
- Warpage compensation
- Manufacturing optimization
- Multiple design iterations
Diff
Advanced 3D comparison service CAD-to-CAD, Scan-to-CAD and Mesh-to-CAD. Difference detection with color mapping of deviations and minor change filtering to reveal significant changes.
Comparison types:
- CAD-to-CAD: Two-way merge versions
- Scan-to-CAD: Part conformity validation
- Mesh-to-CAD: Manufacturing quality control
Enterprise Architecture and Job Management
Two Job Initiation Modes
Web Upload Interface
Upload files via browser with multiple file selection and drag-and-drop. Workflow selection, job notes addition, real-time tracking.
- Multiple file selection
- Intuitive drag-and-drop interface
- Customized job notes
- Immediate queue submission
Watched Drop-Folder
Automatic network folder monitoring. Automatic job triggering upon file addition. Seamless integration into existing workflows.
- Network folder drag-and-drop
- Automatic job launch
- PLM/ERP integration
- Zero-click processing
Automatic Queue Management
CADfix Server optimizes CADfix license utilization with intelligent queue management. The system understands the number of available licenses and automatically launches possible concurrent jobs.
Customizable Workflows
CADfix workflows (wizards) are integrated into CADfix Server via XML configuration files.
Workflow configuration:
- Custom workflows per service
- Site administrator control
- User .CWC file upload (if enabled)
- XML configuration files
Example: Define 3 distinct CADfix PPS workflows adapted to specific enterprise needs (light, medium, advanced simplification level)
User and Administrator Dashboards
User Dashboard
Complete interface allowing users to track their jobs in real-time with full visibility on processing status and results.
Available features:
- Submitted jobs: Complete list of user jobs
- Real-time status: Queued, Running, Completed, Failed
- Queue position: Queue size and job position
- Results download: Processed file download
- 3D Preview: Results preview (future version)
Administrator Dashboard
Complete control over queue management and system monitoring with advanced configuration tools and detailed usage statistics.
Administration tools:
- View queue status: Complete queue visibility
- Pause/Stop queue: Job processing control
- Adjust priorities: Drag-and-drop queue reorganization
- Configuration changes: System parameter modifications
- Usage statistics: Detailed usage statistics
Advanced Usage Statistics
Server Uptime
24/7 availability monitoring
Data Processing
Processed data volume
Number of Jobs
Processed job counters
Time Filtering
Custom time filters
Advanced filtering: Statistics can be filtered by time ranges (last 4 hours, day, week, month) and by job notes for granular usage analysis by department or project.
Demonstrated Workflow Examples
Simplify Workflow (PPS)
CADfix PPS service for automatic large MCAD model simplification. Level 2 workflow with DWG export for AutoCAD Plant 3D.
Process:
- STEP file upload via web interface
- "PPS level 2" workflow selection
- Job notes added
- Submission and automatic processing
- Simplified DWG results download
STL Generation Workflow
STL service with watched drop-folder initiation. Automatic high-quality STL generation with configured mesh recipes.
Process:
- File drag-and-drop to watched folder
- Automatic detection and job launch
- STL mesh recipe application
- Robust STL generation
- Third-party 3D viewer preview
Visualize Workflow (VIZ)
CADfix VIZ service for CAD model optimization to VR/AR. FBX export with 3 levels of detail (LOD) for immersive applications.
Process:
- 3D model upload via web drag-drop
- Visualize workflow selection
- VR project job notes
- Automatic 3 LOD generation
- 3 optimized FBX files download
Next Version: Integrated 3D WebGL Viewer
3D Results Preview in Dashboard
The next version of CADfix Server will integrate a 3D WebGL viewer directly in the job results window, enabling preview before download.
Viewer capabilities:
- Real-time 3D browser visualization
- Interactive rotation, zoom, pan
- Job statistics display
- Before/after model comparison
Displayed statistics:
- Before/After file size (PPS, Simplify)
- Number of facets/elements (Mesh, STL)
- Simplification/reduction rate
- Job processing time
Major benefit: Results quality validation before download, unnecessary downloads reduction, immediate user feedback on processing success.
PPS use case example:
Overlay visualization of original and simplified model with detailed statistics directly in browser.
System Deployment and Configuration
Platform Availability
Windows Server
Windows 10 or later
Linux Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or later
Server architecture:
- 24/7 Windows/Linux background service
- Multi-thread parallel processing architecture
- Intelligent queue priority management system
- Advanced error recovery mechanisms
Prerequisites and Configuration
Network requirements:
- License server: Server must see CADfix license server
- Automatic checkout: CADfix license access as needed
- Concurrency management: Available license limits compliance
Installation:
- IT admin rights: Required for server installation
- Local configuration: Enterprise infrastructure deployment
- Data security: No external connection required
Data Security and Governance
Secure local infrastructure deployment
Configured user access control
Complete operation traceability logs
LDAP/Active Directory integration
License Structure and Backend Services
CADfix Server Services and Backend Licenses Mapping
Each CADfix Server service relies on an underlying CADfix technology requiring the appropriate license. Pricing is based on backend CADfix licenses, not on the services themselves.
CADfix DX License
Supports 6 out of 8 services:
- Exchange - Multi-CAD conversion
- Clean-up - Repair and defeaturing
- Mesh - CAE meshing (+ meshing license)
- STL - Robust STL generation
- Morph - Geometric morphing (+ morph license)
- Diff - 3D comparison
CADfix PPS License
Supports 1 service:
- Simplify - Plant & process simplification
Note: CADfix PPS auto-simplification workflows configurable via XML per-service in CADfix Server.
CADfix VIZ License
Supports 1 service:
- Visualize - VR/AR/MR optimization
Note: Mesh export with multiple LOD for digital twin support and immersive applications.
Specific Additional Licenses
Morph Technology: Requires specific morphing add-on license in addition to CADfix DX to use Morph service
Meshing Technology: Requires specific meshing license in addition to CADfix DX to use Mesh service (quadratic elements)
CADfix Product Family Integration
CADfix Server: CADfix Technologies Centralization Hub
CADfix Server represents an enterprise automation solution integrating the three main CADfix products into a centralized web platform accessible to the entire enterprise.
CADfix DX
Flagship product for generic CAD cleanup, healing repair, point-to-point conversion, basic defeaturing and simplification.
CADfix PPS
Specialized solution for large MCAD model simplification for downstream plant process environment and marine industry.
CADfix VIZ
Specialized solution for CAD-to-mesh for virtual, augmented and mixed reality environments with digital twin support.
Quantified Enterprise Benefits
Access Democratization
Professional CADfix technologies access to the entire enterprise without local installation or in-depth training.
100%
Web browser accessLicense Maximization
CADfix license utilization optimization via intelligent queue and parallel job processing according to availability.
24/7
Automated processingTraining Time Savings
Intuitive web interface drastically reduces user training time compared to traditional desktop CADfix.
80%
Training reductionWorkflow Integration
Seamless integration into existing workflows via watched folders and PLM/ERP automation.
Zero
Click processingTypical Enterprise Use Cases
Engineering Departments:
- Supplier model conversion from various formats
- Geometry repair before CAE simulation
- Automated high-quality mesh generation
- Iterative design version comparison
Plant Design Teams:
- Complex MCAD equipment simplification
- Automatic 75-95% file size reduction
- AutoCAD Plant 3D optimized DWG export
- Large project batch workflows
Digital Twin / VR Teams:
- CAD-to-mesh conversion for immersive applications
- Automatic multiple LOD generation
- VR/AR format export (FBX, glTF)
- Digital thread interoperability support
Discover CADfix Server
CADfix Server transforms access to professional CADfix technologies into an enterprise web platform democratizing CAD interoperability throughout the organization.
With 8 specialized services, user and administrator dashboards, automatic job management and customizable workflows, CADfix Server represents the major evolution of enterprise CAD automation.