Alibre Design |
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Windows 7 and later – 64 bit only |
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Integrated Tutorials |
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Easy, streamlined user interface |
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Accurate physical properties |
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3D part modeling |
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3D assembly creation |
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Easy constraint creation |
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Excel-driven designs |
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Accurate assembly motion |
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Interference detection |
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Re-use 2D files (DWF/DXF) as the basis for 3D parts |
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Standard part libraries |
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Push/pull modeling |
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Create classes of parts (Design Configurations) |
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Advanced Assembly features (Assembly Cut, Sketch, and Hole) |
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Global Parameters |
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Sheet metal design |
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Convert solids to sheet metal |
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Import and use Surface Models |
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Complete 2D detailing toolset |
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Automatic updating of 2D drawings when design changes |
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Automatic and manual BOM creation |
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Automatic title blocks |
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PDF Publishing (2D and 3D) |
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Keyshot for Alibre Design with Live Link |
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SolidWorks |
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IGES, SAT, STEP |
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DWG, DXF |
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Inventor, ProE/CREO, Catia, Parasolid, SolidEdge |
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SolidWorks, Parasolid |
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IGES, SAT, STEP, STL |
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DWG, DXF |
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3D and 2D PDF |
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