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    LightningCAD

    N/AN/AIntegrating CAD functionality with CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) system logic, LightningCAD is a configurable solution designed for design and product configuration organizations. LightningCAD codifies business rules into a platform that facilitates standardized design and enforces end-to-end process specifications, allowing CAD Designers to focus on complex modeling tasks while sales teams perform on-site configuration or clients utilize self-service design…N/A

    PTC Creo

    Score7.6 out of 10
    N/APTC offers Creo, the company's line of computer-aided design (CAD) products that support the product lifecycle management (PLM) process with 2D and 3D design kits (Creo Elements and Creo Direct), an augmented reality module, Creo Illustrate for technical illustrations, Creo Sketch, Creo Schematics and Creo View for diagramming and sharing information, Creo simulate for running simulations, and other modules.

    $2,480

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    LightningCADPTC Creo
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    Design Package
    $2,480.00
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    LightningCADPTC Creo
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsThe price is dependant on the amount of customization required per application. The development is based on an iterative process, and there are two options for pricing. The first is a revenue-sharing structure, where users pay a percentage of their revenue from using the software per month. The second option is customization plus licensing. The user pays the customization fee upfront as development is happening and then simply pays a monthly licensing fee.
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    LightningCADPTC Creo
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    Features
    LightningCADPTC Creo
    Computer-Aided Design Software
    Comparison of Computer-Aided Design Software features of LightningCAD and PTC Creo
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    LightningCAD
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    Ratings
    PTC Creo
    4.0
    1 Ratings
    61% below category average
    3D Modeling00 Ratings4.01 Ratings
    2D Drafting00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Rendering and Visualization00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Parametric Design00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
    Collaboration and Sharing00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Compatibility with other software and formats00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
    Assembly Design00 Ratings3.01 Ratings
    Documentation and Annotation00 Ratings2.01 Ratings
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    LightningCADPTC Creo
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    User Testimonials
    LightningCADPTC Creo
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    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    PTC Creo is great for assemblies that multiple users are collaborating on. Models can reference other models that someone in another department has released and when those models are changed, the referenced parts and assemblies are changed. These changes are very helpful when working on collaborative machine designs and comparing forging dies with the final parts.
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    Pros
    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    • PTC Creo contains many advanced tools with better optimization for creating part models and other production related drawings.
    • The initial concept designs can be done more adequately.
    • The parameters of 2D drawings can be changed easily by editing the 3D model.
    • The productivity can be increased by customized tools for modeling.
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    Cons
    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    • No autosave
    • No clear message if it has problems saving the file
    • Not so easy to use
    • In my experience, has a lot of things missing that other CAD already have in years
    • In my experience, it's extremely easy to lose work/time
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    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    I liked the training manuals I used to learn some, as I didn’t have CAD background in college or before this job. My coworkers were able to share with me what they learned in PTC training and I was able to get support online and through reading.
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    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    Learning curve of SOLIDWORKS is higher compared to Creo, however, stability and more design control is provided by Creo. Creo also have more robust and stable interfaces. For larger assemblies, Creo works better than SOLIDWORKS. New upgrades of Creo has given liberty to open different file data of different software without any file conversion. Creo costs comparable to SOLIDWORKS cost, with more capabilities.
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    Return on Investment
    RoleModel Software
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    PTC
    • Having PTC Creo as our primary tool positions us as forward thinking and creative in the eyes of our clients.
    • PTC Creo constantly evolves in the ability to increase our productivity; new capabilities and features are added, which reduce our level of effort for some tasks.
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