Pro/Desktop
Pro/Desktop
(OP)
Has anyone used Pro/Desktop Express extensively? I've just begun to use it, and am very impressed with its performance, price (FREE!), and interoperability with Autocad and Pro/E. For a free download from PTC, its seems quite capable as a 3D parametric modeler, although is lacking in some of the basic 2D sketching tools. Comments, anyone?





RE: Pro/Desktop
Cannot comment, Haven't tried it. Could you tell me where can I download it ? You said it's free ?
Cahya
RE: Pro/Desktop
http://www.ptc.com/products/desktop/index.htm
You do have to register, and they will e-mail you the software key code. Each computer it is installed on will require contacting PTC for a new key code. I'm not sure how they require this, but I know it won't work on any 2 computers using the same code.
RE: Pro/Desktop
Some procedures are a little awkward but I really like the ability to change variables like hole diameters, positions, thicknesses etc. without having to recreate solids. I have had difficulty trying to insert some of that magic into revolved objects. In addition, many of the translators dont work and in most cases the solids become dumb. I tried bringing some wireframes in and they did not work either.
I have'nt figured out much of the program and I have a lot to learn. Again I like it and it is definitly a keeper. Hopefully, I can learn get good enough with it to learn the basics for Pro-E that I could never afford.