The description of information exchange methods between CAD and CAE systems is presented. The description of the modular system of design and strength analysis of geodesic shells GeoTran is given. Translation of geometric models from ArchiCAD to Patran/Nastran/Patran has drawbacks. It is proposed to implement the translation of geometric models in a neutral SAT format. Developed a translator geometric models of single-contour geodetic shells from ArchiCAD in SAT format. The translator allows you to automate the exchange of information between the CAD system ArchiCAD and various CAE systems designed for strength analysis.

Keywords: data exchange between CAD and CAE systems, neutral file, SAT and OBJ formats, geodesic shells, translation of geometric models

A description is presented of software to convert the results of FEM analysis in an external 3D format for visualization this results in stereo with the ability to display a grid of geometry and Mises stress in the form of a color fill. Developed a stereo viewer of 3D models in anaglyphs method with using shaders. Developed graphical user interface. Studies done of the influence of the scene parameters on stereo image on the projector. Stereo effect was achieved using 3D models with materials, calculation of specular light, replacing with a cyan on the green filter and made the design of stereo scenes for depth perception.

Keywords: simulation, computer graphics, geodesic domes, convertation, visualization, method of anaglyphs