The AutoPOL software concept is a modern 3D system for design, unfolding and manufacturing of sheet metal components. The whole concept is based on four different modules that together gives the most value, but can be run separately. A brief description of each module is found below. AutoPOL Designer is software for design and unfolding of basic 3D sheet metal models. It is possible to take production aspects, such as tooling and material, in account while designing the model. Flat pattern is available without any further processing, just click a button. It is the perfect 3D CAD tool to get started in the cases where no 3D model exists. The main benefits of using Designer are: - 3D model is a virtual prototype. Using 3D models is the way of the future. You get an accurate view of what your product will look like and the production data will based on the finnished dimensions, not the other way around as it is with use of 2D data. - Parametrik modelling. The fact that AutoPOL Designer is parametric means that you can change all of your design and dimensions at any time instead of redrawing. AutoPOL Designer Design of simple models... ...to more comprehensive ones - Instant flat pattern. It is actually possible to work in both the 3D model and in the flat pattern simply by toggling with a button. Getting the blank size can not be easier. - Adapt your design for production. Already at the design stage you can base your part on criteras set by the work shop. For example you can base your model on material and tool selection. - Simple and quick to learn. AutoPOL Designer is a basic 3D modeller for sheet metal parts, and sheet meatl parts only. It is not a full scale 3D CAD system, and is not intended to be. Due to that the learning time is relativly short.