In contrast, direct modelling imports a clean instance of the 3D model from the native CAD system, leaving behind all history-based parameters. Complex models, for example, can have thousands of parameters, any of which may come into conflict with others when the user attempts to modify the geometry. Users may import CAD models without any 'baggage' such as existing parametric or history-based settings. Because direct modelling is highly flexible, it empowers a broader cross-section of product development engineers to perform 3D modelling. It is based on Spaceclaim Engineer, a CAD-neutral 3D direct modeller for importing, repairing and preparing models for intense engineering analysis.

Now available to Ansys engineering customers worldwide, Ansys Spaceclaim Direct Modeler interoperates fully with Ansys 12.0 and 11.0 software as well as Ansys Workbench 2.0.

As a result, engineers can import models from any major CAD system, prepare them with direct modelling and move to simulation earlier in the product development process, where it can have the biggest impact on design and cost.

This new Ansys offering will enable product development and design engineers who are not CAD experts to create and modify 3D geometry models. Ansys and Spaceclaim have announced a licensing and distribution agreement to offer Spaceclaim 3D Direct Modeling as an option within the Ansys Simulation Driven Product Development process.

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