Designing Your System is Easier Than Ever
Setting the standard for compact hydraulics configuration. i-CHoose provides engineers with a single, unified workflow to configure hydraulic integrated circuits, compact directional valves and compact power modules, supported by the industry’s most extensive library of components. Built-in validation keeps projects moving, so designs reach production with greater speed and efficiency.
Design with the Industry’s Largest Library
With i-CHoose, engineers can now work directly with the combined Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce catalogs in a single platform – the most extensive library available. Every component can be placed, sized, and validated as part of a complete circuit. Built-in 2D and 3D visualization tools confirm layouts at every stage, and automated outputs – including technical drawings, PDFs, and STEP files – keep projects moving seamlessly from design to production.
Custom Manifolds Made Simple
i-CHoose builds on HydraForce’s i-Design heritage to deliver powerful manifold design tools in a more comprehensive platform. Engineers can configure custom HICs with precision using drag-and-drop functionality and the industry’s most complete cartridge valve library. By combining Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce product lines, i-CHoose ensures designs are both technically sound and optimized for performance and application requirements.
Configure the Latest Compact Directional Valves (CDVs)
The tool now incorporates Bosch Rexroth’s innovative EDH and EDG valve families, enabling both standalone and hybrid directional valve configurations. With detailed component data and built-in error checking, i- CHoose simplifies the process of selecting, arranging and validating CDVs. Output reports and drawings provide engineers and purchasing teams with precise specifications, reducing delays and ensuring smooth handoff from design to production.
Integrated Compact Power Module Design
i-CHoose extends your design capabilities to compact hydraulic power units and modules. Drawing from Bosch Rexroth’s CPM catalog, the software helps you configure power packs that balance efficiency, size, and performance for your application. Design data is exportable for downstream processes, enabling faster alignment between engineering, procurement, and manufacturing.
Compatibility and Export Options
Designed to work seamlessly with modern workflows, I-CHoose makes sharing and implementation easier than ever:
- Export 3D STEP files, PDFs, DXFs, and technical drawings.
- Regular updates deliver new components and enhanced features.
- Although i-CHoose does not open legacy i-Design files, HydraForce will continue to support i-Design for existing projects and legacy designs.
Get Started with i-CHoose
i-CHoose is available for free download with registration. Simply request a software key to unlock the full HydraForce and Bosch Rexroth Compact Hydraulics libraries, plus all the configuration, validation, and exporting features. For legacy projects built in i-Design 5.7 , technical support remains available.
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