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KeyCreator is a 3D CAD solution designed to help suppliers and designers reuse CAD data to build 3D surfaces and 3D models. Key features of the platform include dynamic face editing, data import and export, surface modeling, wireframe profiling, geometry verification, and draft angle analysis.

KeyCreator

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Product Development Engineer

It is a great program to start working on these types of programs. And one of the most important feature is the ability of doing simple 2D drafting.

There are some outstanding features of KeyCreator like being user-friendly and creation of quick drawings.

head mechanical design engineer

NO SPELL CHECK, kEYCREATOR is the only program that I know of that doesn't have spell check, engineers are notorious for being bad spellers.

Tool Designer

I am a tool designer and have used CADkey to KeyCreator for many years and the functionality is very friendly for me. The cost value is important a very robust package for the money.

 Mechanical design head

Has just kept getting better. Does exactly what they claim and customer service  is excellent and not ‘big company.

Engineering Tech

You can modify your models with ease since it is not a parametric model. The translators are excellent.

Sr. CAD Designer

The ability to manipulate solids on the fly is a big part of what I love about the software. With my use primarily being sheet metal, unbending and creating flat cut files is extremely easy.

Owner

The biggest problem KeyCreator has is that the industry standard in 3D modeling has gone to Solidworks which means that Kubotek needs to be able to interface with it. That appears to be a challenge.

Independent Distributor

The ongoing training modules are very clear and helpful reducing the overall learning curve for the average user like myself.

The training tools help to understand the feature, the better you know the software feature the more productive you will be.

Designer

Support is terrible updates never fix any of the core issues.

ENGINEER

There is a lack of organization to the the online lessons. It feels like everything was dumped into a bucket and you have to dig for something relevant to what you need.

mining engineer, welding engineer, retired

Getting help, the few times I've needed has always been fast and easy at no cost (maintenance feed is up to date) these guys are [SENSITIVE CONTENT] on the spot!!! I've never had to wait for help.

Engineering Manager

Having used this software for a long time I like the Classic Interface using the F keys. A person memorizes the sequence of keys and it is like playing the piano.

When I do, KeyCreator technical support will help me figure out the issue promptly.

KeyCreator - Most User Friendly but not commonly used.

 I use Keycreator from the simplest part drawing, to the complete machine drawing, to the exploded view that I export into our parts manuals. Keycreator's value allows a small company draw big.

CadKey to KeyCreator 

I have been very pleased with this product and have been a power user for most of my career in Engineering. I have trained many users through the online University. Designers can work to their level of comfort and utilize past experience in other software to achieve the desired results with KeyCreator.  So, if you are familiar with using a design tree approach, 2D extrusions, sheets and vectors, it doesn't matter, they are all available .

 Great Product, packed with everything you will ever need.

Kinda on your own for training and support 

Key creator  review from wax tooling designer 

KeyCreator is an essential software package for our custom tool & die shop. Since most of our work is unique and doesn't often get repeated (if ever), it's critical for our CAD software to get the job done efficiently and accurately. For the most part, KeyCreator fulfills that mission, with a few glaring gaps. The fact that it's non-parametric removes the worry that by changing one feature I risk screwing up other aspects of my geometry unintentionally.I do wish that the KeyCreator development team were more approachable with bug fixes and functionality improvements, and that some of the issues I have reported through the years would actually see improvements rather than being completely disregarded. 

Started with CADkey 3.0 and still using the software under KeyCreator name

Long Time User, First Time Caller

 CadKey was the first CAD program I used, and I am partial to it. We use it for 2D drawing and 3D projections, as well as output for CAM programs (primarily waterjet and laser) and it works very well for us. It also provides a very quick means of checking machining trigonometry and jig/fixture design. 










CadKey - KeyCreator Functionality

From IT point of view

Keycreator  has been my go to software for Tool and Die design for over 25 Years 

Key Creator  - Simply Powerful

We are a consulting firm, and we need its versatility to be able to import lots of different file types.  We use it to evaluate plastic injection mold designs, and then create centerlines of cooling lines, and runner systems to prepare for Moldflow simulation.

CAE Services KeyCreator Review

I USE IT TO DESIGN TOOLING AND PROGRESSIVE DIES IN 2D AND 3D FORMAT.


MARK-2 REVIEW

It's nice to be able to work seamlessly with 2D, 3D wireframe, surfacing or solids. The software is well suited to working with a wide variety of  situations.

It works well for mold design with XMD (Expert Mold Designer)

Easy to learn design software that work well for mold design with XMD  (Expert Mold Designer)

Awesome software-- we have seen this software develop since early 1990's- keep up the good work!

Review

Chris, thanks for your support. The option you are looking for related to reference dimensions was added in our 2023 release. Check the Tolerance mode setting on the Primary units page (pg 1) of the dimension format dialog. 



Have been using it uninterrupted for 30 years.  We design millions of dollars of new products annually with this software.  

Great stable and versatile platform.

Large or small, one can draw whatever you need to. The only limit is your abilities.

Keycreator

User Friendly

Have been using Keycreator for a very long time, seen many versions & updates. I have a tendacy to stick with a version that is stable with no errors. Reluctant to update as may have issues & current features are suffice.

Keycreator - Easy CAD Tool

KeyCreator is a legacy software where I work.  We have since added a currently very popular modeling software.  KeyCreator will likely become unnecessary for us at some point and will be discontinued here.

KeyCreator 2D user

It would be useful

We have been using CadKey/KeyCreator for over 12 years now and have been able to grow our business. 

I have been using KeyCreator, and before that it's predecessor, CadKey for almost 30 years and I like the fact that when they release new versions of the software, I can keep my old icons so I don't need to relearn symbols or locations like some software I have used in the past.

Easy to use

Strong Drafting from your model

I HAVE BEEN USING THE CADKEY/KEYCREATOR PRODUCT FOR YEARS.  I HOPE I NEVER WILL BE FORCED TO USE SOLIDWORKS.

EFFICIENT.

I've had a great experience with KeyCreator before we had it I was drawing by hand and had to stop because on time constraints so I would just draw notes on notepads for a while to save time then we got KeyCreator and once I learned the software I was drawing complete drawings in a fraction of the time ! 

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