Spaceclaim 2011 (r7)

[Matteo]

these novelties untouched with spaceclaim 2011, available from 31 January 2011.

import of mesh stl
previously spaceclaim could import (and export) a stl file without modifying it, now you can apply all modeling tools, including functions that allow you to replace the surfaces with continuous surfaces.
new modeling functions
In particular, we point out the possibility of drawing in a free-hand sketch 2d environment, leaving the software the task of interpolating the lines through editable splines for the setting of tangency and control points. detail improvements in the "blend" function.
power select
the "power select" tool has been upgraded and allows filtered selection of entities so as to manage the cad model quickly until the introduction of the parametric management of the geometry (without features).
Grandsiemi
the "lightweight weight" display for the management of large assemblies is even more flexible, in abyss together it is possible to specify which parts can be changed and which must be coined ". spaceclaim is the most powerful tool for importing huge step files and iges (import test files step with different cad)
trace parts: free and integrated library of catalogues in 3d format.
spaceclaim 2011 is completely integrated with the library trace parts: from this edition of spaceclaim integration is free and included in the price.(traceparts, cataloghi online)
Lamiera (sheetmetal)
the sheetmetal environment has been enriched with some new geomeric functions and the possibility to parameterize some dimensions.in this version of spaceclaim you can draw in 2d a sheet profile: folds and cuts are recognized automatically.

 

[Matteo]

official statement: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/compan..._for_the_enterprise_with_spaceclaim_2011.aspx

what is new 2011: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/products/engineer.aspx

 

[Andrea - Overcam]

official statement: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/compan..._for_the_enterprise_with_spaceclaim_2011.aspx

what is new 2011: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/products/engineer.aspx

Good signal.
In fact they are improving a lot regarding sheet metal tools. many new features are very required:
- development in the table. Until now it was necessary to make a scene copy and paste the image (not in scale) of the development
-cantonations and drains on editable edges. so far with fill it was possible to fill only a few drains, and the grooves had to get them by making a rectangle on the edge and removing the material with drag
-definition of profiles through inclined lines. so far it was necessary to draw the profile (outside or inside), drag it to create a surface and drag the latter to make the solid; then it was necessary to insert the folds.
- inserting parts into the library. until now it was necessary to register to tracepart, choose the figure, export it in step and load it in sc

 

[Matteo]

here the video with the synthesis of novelties (sheetmetal and not only): http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/resources/vidplayer.aspx?v=whats_new_2011.flv

 

[mariocad]

ask how much spaceclaim 2011 is a question too indiscreet?

on another thread they recommended me alibre and spaceclaim as cad suitable for my pockets, since then I pass the notes to febrially compare the characteristics of both.

But I have to say that while allowing the information is all clear price included, of spaceclaim the price I couldn't find it, except an American site I found now, where it costs 2700 dollars the version 2010.

is this the order of greatness of the price? If so (similar to what I wrote also on thread nx) it is useless that I spend more time comparing the characteristics, so much is completely outside my budget.

thank you for every delucidation.

 

[Matteo]

It's absolutely not an indiscreet question, but it's more than legitimate.
I prefer to send you the information about the price via mp on my return to the office, but I confirm the order of magnitude. considers that sc is not comparable with the basic version of alibre and that the philosophy of the two software is completely different (explicit vs feature based).

soon,
Matteo

 

[mariocad]

It's absolutely not an indiscreet question, but it's more than legitimate.
I prefer to send you the information about the price via mp on my return to the office, but I confirm the order of magnitude. considers that sc is not comparable with the basic version of alibre and that the philosophy of the two software is completely different (explicit vs feature based).

soon,
Matteo

Yes, thank you, I'm waiting.

I can therefore summarize the answer, saying that the two sw (alibre and spaceclaim) are not directly comparable because they belong to two different bands (both as price band and as function band) ?

However the version of alibre I'm evaluating is the expert, not the base.

 

[Matteo]

Yes, thank you, I'm waiting.

I can therefore summarize the answer, saying that the two sw (alibre and spaceclaim) are not directly comparable because they belong to two different bands (both as price band and as function band) ?

However the version of alibre I'm evaluating is the expert, not the base.

Okay, I sent you an mp with the prices.

when I say that alibre and spaceclaim are not comparable, I mean they are produced with a very different philosophy.
alibre (which is a great software for quality/price and maintains what it promises) is a classic parametric+associative via features (remember a little swx a few years ago, personal opinion), spaceclaim is a direct modeler (which makes it powerful and fast, but less parameterizable).

I wouldn't worry too much about the costs: if you have to use it for work such an investment is necessary.
I wouldn't even exclude evaluating inventors or solid edges (a little bit' scarce in the basic versions) or swx "base": they cost a little more (40% more than sc) and the price quality ratio is less favorable, but they are more scalable up in case of need.

 

[mariocad]

Okay, I sent you an mp with the prices.

when I say that alibre and spaceclaim are not comparable, I mean they are produced with a very different philosophy.
alibre (which is a great software for quality/price and maintains what it promises) is a classic parametric+associative via features (remember a little swx a few years ago, personal opinion), spaceclaim is a direct modeler (which makes it powerful and fast, but less parameterizable).

I wouldn't worry too much about the costs: if you have to use it for work such an investment is necessary.
I wouldn't even exclude evaluating inventors or solid edges (a little bit' scarce in the basic versions) or swx "base": they cost a little more (40% more than sc) and the price quality ratio is less favorable, but they are more scalable up in case of need.

I got the mp, thank you.

all the speech had started right from inventor (I would not repeat myself or write things ot for this thread, however it is all written in my previous posts) of which there was an offer up to a few days ago for the version lt to about 1000 euros that finally allowed me the purchase of a sw cad. then it jumped out that did not manage the assembled etc. etc. same speech for swx and solid edge whose basic versions are insufficient for

at this point it seems that with a budget of about 1000 euros the choice is obliged.

thanks anyway for the solicitude and courtesy in the answers!

 

[Matteo]

I got the mp, thank you.

all the speech had started right from inventor (I would not repeat myself or write things ot for this thread, however it is all written in my previous posts) of which there was an offer up to a few days ago for the version lt to about 1000 euros that finally allowed me the purchase of a sw cad. then it jumped out that did not manage the assembled etc. etc. same speech for swx and solid edge whose basic versions are insufficient for

at this point it seems that with a budget of about 1000 euros the choice is obliged.

thanks anyway for the solicitude and courtesy in the answers!

thanks to you, the answers to your questions were due. it was for me to put (in fact I had put) the list online, but "ubi maior ..."

 

[Matteo]

top ten reasons to use spaceclaim: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/resources/vidplayer.aspx?v=spaceclaim-top10-final.mp4

 

[stef_design]

top ten reasons to use spaceclaim: http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/resources/vidplayer.aspx?v=spaceclaim-top10-final.mp4

only one word: Funny.
comes want to buy sc:tongue immediately:
impressive the speed with which geometry is modified. also very useful for "cleaning" of the model for the preparation of the x fem models.
thanks matteo:smile:

 

[Matteo]

only one word: Funny.
comes want to buy sc:tongue immediately:
impressive the speed with which geometry is modified. also very useful for "cleaning" of the model for the preparation of the x fem models.
thanks matteo:smile:

congratulations always make pleasure, but I answer you as technical (by the way, I do not see sc, but I work as a consultant pre-post sale for which if you have doubts or "case studies" to submit, search me through mp and references in signature... I will not sell you anything!) trying to be objective and synthetic after 1 month of use of sc2011:

fem/cfd applications: fabulous (concord)
3d mechanical design: excellent
management large assemblies: excellent
import formats: great (very beautiful new functions for stl)
sheet: very good (but growing)
mechanisms: discreet
table setting: sufficient
at: good (the cheapest among the explicit, in general, among the "usable" cads only alibre has a more economical "entry level" version).

 

[Matteo]

mark a seminar in which are presented some advantages of direct modeling and spaceclaim in particular (from the twitter profile of the author of the seminar and co-founder of spaceclaim,blake courter):
http://www.spaceclaim.com/en/mkting/singlevideoplayer.aspx?v=r2c-slides.mp4"extended" versions are published on the official website www.spaceclaim.com e su www.caedevice.net

 

[Matteo]

update and synthesis of the first 3 years of marketing in an interview with spaceclaim: http://develop3d.com/interviews/the-chris-randles-interview (in addition to some considerations on competition).

 

[Matteo]

available sc 2011 sp1, with small detail improvements and update of the import of native formats to the latest versions of the most popular cad.

 

[flaviobrio88]

Hello Matteo
I could give me more information about the slate (mesh) what can you do?

 

[Matteo]

Hello Matteo
I could give me more information about the slate (mesh) what can you do?

Okay, now I'm out of the office, so now I put this link (a "road test" of desktop engineering):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvxatxwrnkq&feature=player_embedded

 

[maxopus]

hi matteo, a small note that is classic for video-demo.
It is easy to work on an export stl, problems arise with scan stl in which you do not have precise references and often details to scan are deformed (almost always in the abs loaded for the engine compartment).
How do you do this to avoid madness? (taking measures on a piece board is suicide)

 

[flaviobrio88]

hi matteo, a small note that is classic for video-demo.
It is easy to work on an export stl, problems arise with scan stl in which you do not have precise references and often details to scan are deformed (almost always in the abs loaded for the engine compartment).
How do you do this to avoid madness? (taking measures on a piece board is suicide)

I'll throw it there.
a spline guide?