Ansys SpaceClaim vs Autodesk Inventor
| Ansys SpaceClaim | Autodesk Inventor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Modeling method | direct | hybrid |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Windows | Windows |
| 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 | Import: Autodesk states Inventor supports opening non-native CAD data. Export formats documented for parts include DWG, DWF/DWFx, IGES, JT, OBJ, RFA, SAT, STEP, STL, CATIA V5, Parasolid, and Pro/ENGINEER; assemblies additionally include RVT. Drawing formats include DWG, IDW, DWF/DWFx, and DXF. Format support varies by data type and version. |
| Delivery mode | hybrid | |
| 3D visuals | Yes | |
| Data export | Yes | |
| Free plan | No | |
| Platform access | Microsoft Windows | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Cloud collaboration | Yes | |
| Modeling dimension | 3D | |
| Direct modeling | Yes | |
| Simulation tools | Yes | |
| File format support | DWG |
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