Ansys SpaceClaim vs FreeCAD
| Ansys SpaceClaim | FreeCAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Modeling method | direct | Parametric modeling |
| Assembly design | Yes | |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows, Mac and Linux |
| File import and export | Import: .dsco, .sat, .sab, .asat, .asab, .pdf, .igs, .iges, .ipt, .iam, .msh, .tgz; export: .dwg, .dxf, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .cgns, .xls, .xlsx, .msh, .tgf | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE and many others |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | |
| 3D visuals | Yes | |
| Data export | Yes | |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Platform access | desktop | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | external | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | STEP, IGES, STL, SVG, DXF, OBJ, IFC, DAE |
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