Generate and modify the content and structure of dimensioned worksheets in the dedicated environment with 3D design capabilities and a set of tools for placing and adjusting the shape and size of models. Importing components from the Allied Electronics 3D library is possible.
DesignSpark Mechanical is a mechanical CAD software that offers users the means to put their creativity to work and create innovative 3D objects. The program is free of charge, has a built-in library, it's easy to install and it's continuously updated.
After you start the program, you discover that it has a modern-looking interface, with a nice blue theme, well-delimited page areas and a Help menu with rich features. Still, it misses some extra theme choices and navigation through the menu sometimes feels clunky.
DesignSpark Mechanical puts at the users' disposal a wide range of editing tools, offers access to the built-in library, and allows importing of 3D models in the RSDOC format for use in the existing DesignSpark Mechanical projects.
With this program, users are able to create a Bill-of-Materials with just a mouse click and receive quotes with live prices and stock information through the RS online. Moreover, it supports a wide variety of industry file formats, such as STL, SKP, OBJ, or AutoCAD DXF.
To summarize, DesignSpark Mechanical offers a fair amount of features and functions for a free product. It's far from perfect, it's clearly oriented towards professionals, but it's a nice addition to this domain.
v4.0 [Nov 9, 2018]
-Revamped registration/activation system and more informative start page
-Blend/loft tool, Auto-Save for backups
-User interface now translated to 13 more languages, including Russian, Portuguese (Brazil), Thai, Turkish, Spanish, Korean, Malay, Hungarian, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Finnish, Slovak, Slovenian...
-Prepare your 3D model for printing with a seamless integration to the popular & open-source Ultimaker Cura slicing software
-Get instant production & delivery quotes for your 3D designs from the 3D hubs global printing marketplace.
-Know when new versions of DSM are introduced at the click of a button (in the Help/Resources tab).
-Check out possible upgrade paths for more advanced features from our own DesignSpark Mechanical add-ons or the ANSYS software suite.
-Ability to right-click structure tree item and analyze your solid body geometry for errors and how to fix them.
-FOR DSM ADD-ON users: NEW STEP AP242 (including manufacturing part information) format support
-Switch between multiple graphics rendering drivers and modes.
-Export 3D geometry in DreamWorks open-source OpenVDB file format.
-4K and Ultra HD monitor support updated Windows 10 UI elements & look. -Enhanced rendering options for high-end GPUs
-Fixes to isolated cases of designs crashing to a lightweight document and new Windows 10 updates causing problems with software menus.
-Fix for 'Design1.rsdoc' ghost file appearing when attempting to exit the software
-Fixed: DXF export issue with certain Drawing sheet formats (add-on modules only)
-Fixed: Shelling with rounded & chamfered edges with different radii would fail
-Ability for add-on users to reset their own licence key within DesignSpark Mechanical options and migrate between PCs at any time
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