Solid Edge vs ViaCAD 17 2D/3D
| Solid Edge | ViaCAD 17 2D/3D | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, Web, Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Platform access | both | |
| Animation tools | Yes | |
| Parametric modeling | Yes | |
| Render engine | built-in | |
| 3D print export | Yes | |
| Modeling method | hybrid | |
| Assembly design | No | |
| Sheet-metal tools | No | |
| Surface modeling | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS | |
| File import and export | DXF/DWG, STL, SVG, 3MF, VRML 2.0, OBJ, Adobe Illustrator, PDF, SketchUp, Collada DAE, ACIS SAT/SAB |
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