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Description

Direct modeling enables the rapid creation of unique designs or the significant alteration of existing ones, regardless of your familiarity with their original construction. Many organizations integrate 3D modeling into their product development workflows to accelerate their market entry, address customer expectations for innovative offerings, and navigate increasingly intricate requirements. This technique empowers even casual CAD users to modify geometry swiftly, while seasoned CAD professionals benefit from the flexibility to efficiently design large assemblies. Creo Elements/Direct Modeling stands out as the most extensive direct modeling solution available, featuring a comprehensive suite of extensions tailored to meet diverse requirements. Whether you’re tackling a bold design overhaul or a specialized product, this software is user-friendly, powerful, and capable of handling substantial assemblies. Additionally, both you and your colleagues can engage with a direct 3D product with only a brief acclimatization period, making it accessible for all skill levels. This versatility ensures that teams can adapt quickly to shifting project needs and innovate without delay.

Description

High-quality 3D CAD software designed for engineering and product design is available through Inventor® CAD software, which offers extensive tools for 3D mechanical design, documentation, and product simulation. This software allows users to operate efficiently by combining various design methods, such as parametric, direct, freeform, and rules-based approaches. Collaborate seamlessly with anyone, regardless of the CAD software they utilize, and leverage cloud-based design reviews to gather insights from important stakeholders wherever they are located. It supports the entire product development process with a unified data model, enabling more effective design through specialized features for sheet metal, frame design, and tube and pipe. Additionally, users can enhance their design, documentation, and process automation efforts using iLogic. The Inventor API allows for the creation of custom add-ins, while the Forge Design Automation API offers the ability to execute job processes in the cloud, providing further flexibility and innovation in design workflows. By utilizing these advanced tools, teams can significantly improve their efficiency and collaboration throughout the design process.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
3D_Analyzer No 
AutoCAD Electrical No 
Autodesk Viewer No 
CAD+T No 
Causeway Flow No 
Diabatix ColdStream No 
EMWorks No 
ElectricalOm No 
Emulate3D No 
Epicor CPQ No 
Glovius CAD Viewer No 
K-Display Convert No 
MIE Trak Pro No 
Mercura No 
OctaneRender No 
PDM Studio No 
SimLab Composer No 
Vistapoint No 
iQ3Connect No 

Integrations

3Dfindit Yes 
3D_Analyzer Yes 
AutoCAD Electrical Yes 
Autodesk Viewer Yes 
CAD+T Yes 
Causeway Flow Yes 
Diabatix ColdStream Yes 
EMWorks Yes 
ElectricalOm Yes 
Emulate3D Yes 
Epicor CPQ Yes 
Glovius CAD Viewer Yes 
K-Display Convert Yes 
MIE Trak Pro Yes 
Mercura Yes 
OctaneRender Yes 
PDM Studio Yes 
SimLab Composer Yes 
Vistapoint Yes 
iQ3Connect Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$2,190 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

PTC

Founded

1985

Country

United States

Website

www.ptc.com/en/products/creo/elements-direct

Vendor Details

Company Name

Autodesk

Founded

1982

Country

United States

Website

www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

Product Features

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling No 
2D Drawing No 
3-Axis Milling No 
3D Modeling No 
4-Axis Milling No 
5-Axis Milling No 
Civil No 
Collaboration No 
Database Connectivity No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical No 
Hole Making No 
Mechanical No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Simulate Cycles No 
Spiral Output No 
Structural Engineering No 
Toolpath Simulation No 
User Defined Cycles No 

CAD Viewers

Annotate No 
Batch Conversion No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Editing No 
Track Changes No 
View .DWF Files No 
View .DWG Files No 
View .IGES Files No 
View .STEP Files No 
View .STL Files No 
View 2D Files No 
View 3D Files No 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Fashion Design

CAD Tools No 
Color Matching No 
Design Export No 
Fabric Matching No 
Fashion Illustrations No 
Pattern Grading No 
Pattern Layout / Print / Cut No 
Pattern, Color & Art Storage No 
Presentation Tools No 
Textile Pattern Design No 

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