1.3 What is GP OptiCAD?

GP OptiCAD (CAD = Computer Aided Design) is used to model mouldings and is part of the GP CAD module.

The GP CAD module consists of the GP OptiCAD module and the modules:

  • GP InsoleCAD: The module enables the modelling of insoles.
  • GP CAD+: Allows modelling of the underside of inserts.

The workstation at which you use GP OptiCAD is independent of where your measurement data is collected or where your milling machine or 3D printer is located. The required measurement data can be transferred to the GP OptiCAD computer via a network if required.

You can incorporate information about your customer's foot into the design using various measurement methods (3D and 2D scanning methods).

After construction, the finished lasts or trial shoes can be transferred to the milling machine or 3D printer, to another computer or to an external partner.

Five points are decisive for optimally designed mouldings:

  1. The measurement and its interpretation (3D scan, 2D scan)
  2. The moulding library and its adaptation to your wishes/handwriting
  3. The software, its editing options and usability
  4. Your ability to apply and implement positions 1-3
  5. The milling machine and its accuracy or the 3D printer and its accuracy

All elements have the same high priority.