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    Ansys SpaceClaim

    Score9.1 out of 10
    N/AAnsys SpaceClaim is presented as a modeling solution for engineers who want access to 3D answers but don't have the time or inclination to learn complex traditional CAD systems. It provides tools to accelerate geometry preparation and get to simulation sooner while eliminating delays between design teams. SpaceClaim's tools help free designers and analysis to focus on simulation results by accelerating the geometry creation process. Edit, repair and create any geometry…N/A

    CATIA

    Score8 out of 10
    N/ACATIA from Dassault Systemes is a 3D product modeling and design tool used across multiple industries.N/A
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
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    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of Ansys SpaceClaim and CATIA
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    Ratings
    CATIA
    8.1
    2 Ratings
    8% above category average
    3D Modeling00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    2D Drafting00 Ratings7.72 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings6.22 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Simulation and Analysis00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Customization and Extensions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Ansys SpaceClaimCATIA
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
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    7.0
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    Support Rating
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    7.8
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    User Testimonials
    Ansys SpaceClaimCATIA
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Synopsys
    I will highly recommend Ansys SpaceClaim, or in fact any Ansys to my colleague because of its wide spread acceptability around the globe and around the different industries. Thus, the results provided by Ansys simulation tools, given the proper boundary conditions are properly simulated, are highly reliable. Also, learning to utilize Ansys tools in the engineering design activities also helps in career advancements.
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    Dassault Systemes
    When it comes to modelling a product using multiple parts, CATIA becomes tedious. One need someone to sit with and learn with the experience from a frequent user. If switching from any other software to CATIA, it can be intimidating as learning curve is lengthy. For example, when working with complex shape in a knuckle joint, more steps are needed in part modelling. This cause part modelling lengthier and consume time more time, in comparison to SOLIDWORKS. However, CATIA is tremendously helpful in generating really complex features. Surface modelling is way easier when one know how to use it. It becomes really handy to make changes to the design later as well. The design history tree is also very well organized, which save time in later modifications
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    Pros
    Synopsys
    • It efficiently divide/split the surface into multiple fragments as per the user's requirements which helps in easy application of loads and boundary conditions.
    • It helps in reducing the model complexity with it's efficient defeaturing options in order to reduce the model complexity.
    • It also helps in making quick model changes as per the simulation results in order to improve the design and thus helps in quick FEA of the improvised design.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • Surface modeling module is extremely developed and successful.
    • 2D drafting module is doing the job effectively (AutoCAD is no more required).
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    Cons
    Synopsys
    • With time, Ansys SpaceClaim has evolved so much in its functionality and Ansys has added so many useful and complex features into it, but most of the team member are not aware about those features.
    • For the newly added features and improvement in legacy features, Ansys can try adding training videos to better aware the engineers about their evolving features.
    • Apart from that, I don't find anything disadvantageous about SpaceClaim.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • The software is pretty heavy, even with computers designed for heavy-duty loads, resulting in long wait times to load files and make changes, reducing productivity.
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    Usability
    Synopsys
    As a Mechanical Design Engineer working in and designing heavy structures for battery packs and chargers, I use Ansys SpaceClaim, day in and day out regularly as whenever the design team forwards the CAD model to FEA team, FEA team optimizes the model in SpaceClaim only, and to do so, design team also helps them in Ansys SpaceClaim
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    Dassault Systemes
    It is a good software for conception. But it is too hard sometimes to work with and understand the different options available
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    Dassault Systemes
    We got frequent updates on CATIA. There are lots of update notes. Also, there are lots of lots of videos online to solve the issues that you can stumble upon. It also has a built-in help manual, which helps occasionally. I have gotten my education through a physical class on CATIA, so there are opportunities like that as well.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Synopsys
    For the FEA analysis, PTC Creo, which is a CAD modelling software has inbuilt FEA simulation tool called as Creo Simulate which we generally use a very quick FEA on smaller parts. But when the geometry is very complex and we need to simplify it before the simulation, then we use Ansys SpaceClaim to simplify the model and then use Ansys Mechanical for structural simulation.
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    Dassault Systemes
    You can create solid or 3D figures more easily and efficiently using Catia than in other programs or in specific AutoCAD. You can also create different pieces to later assemble them and thus create figures even more complex or in greater detail. In the same way, you can make 2D drawings without much complication.
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    Return on Investment
    Synopsys
    • Ansys SpaceClaim helps in easy modelling different types of design and different iterations of design which in turns helps in designing a cost effective products thereby saving a lot of material and production cost.
    • Because of the easiness in modelling, changing and modifying the design and then running the simulation over it, the design team is able to test and every concept, which I turn helps in producing an efficient and cost effective design.
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    Dassault Systemes
    • If designing large assemblies or very complex ones, especially in the aerospace industry, CATIA is the way to go.
    • The graphics are really good, and the software offers many possibilities to view a design: 2D, 3D, bird's eye view...
    • Controls pan zoom rotate are easy.
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