For the next six hours, Leo became a digital sculptor. He used the to stitch torn surfaces. He deployed Sketching to rebuild missing curves. The Solid Modeling tools let him push and pull geometry like clay. By 3:00 AM, the corrupted mesh was gone. In its place sat a flawless, manufacturable part—ready for toolpathing.

PowerShape is a powerful CAD software developed by Autodesk, designed to help users create intricate 3D models with ease. It is widely used in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and product design, for its versatility and comprehensive set of modeling tools. With PowerShape, users can create, edit, and analyze complex geometries, making it an indispensable tool for design and engineering tasks.

Leo sighed, opened his calculator, and typed: $3,000 . It still hurt. But now, at least, he could afford it.