Superior Interoperability, Review, and Archival
SpaceClaim adds value to existing CAD infrastructure by enabling all engineers to leverage existing data and contribute to product definition in 3D. SpaceClaim can seamlessly open and edit 2D and 3D data from almost any CAD system and manipulate lightweight geometry from digital mockup formats such as JT. SpaceClaim can edit foreign data just as easily as if it were created in SpaceClaim itself. SpaceClaim also produces precise, accurate 3D data and 2D drawings to specify detailed design in CAD, creating the most effective handoff to CAD possible. By allowing all engineers to communicate in 3D and 2D, teams can eliminate much of the waste and rework associated with monolithic CAD processes.
Benefits
- Works with your in-house CAD and PLM tools
- Eliminate waste caused by back and forth with CAD
- Mix and match geometry from multiple sources to get the answers you need
- Easy-to-use, easy-to-learn, low total cost of ownership (TCO)
Features
- Read 2D and 3D CAD data, including native formats such as JT, STEP, and 3DPDF
- Write data in formats suitable to CAD, such as JT, CATIA v5, and STEP
- Edit geometry regardless of origin to suggest edits to the CAD team
- Repair flawed or poorly-constructed models with push-button simple tools
- Lightweight open for large assemblies
- De-feature models to create Customer View Models (CVM), which are simplified representations that protect your Intellectual property (IP)
- Perform real-time design reviews with customers and colleagues
- Create 3D markup and drawings to communicate design changes
Supported Formats
| Module | Opens | Saves |
| SpaceClaim Engineer |
ACIS, Acrobat, DXF, DWG, IDF, IGES, Rhino, SketchUp, STEP, STL, Bitmaps, Videos
| ACIS, Acrobat, DXF, DWG, IGES, KeyShot, PowerPoint, Rhino, SketchUp, STEP, STL, VRML, OBJ, XAML, XPS, Bitmaps, Videos |
| Data Exchange I | CATIA v4, Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, VDA-FS | VDA-FS |
| Data Exchange II | NX, Parasolid, SolidWorks | Parasolid |
| CATIA v5 Data Exchange | CATIA v5 | CATIA v5 |
| JT Open Data Exchange | JT | JT |
More Information on supported formats.
Unmatched Data Flexibility
SpaceClaim takes your data where it needs to go. Merge customer,
supplier, and legacy data in one environment where you can make fast
decisions. Quickly convert an old 2D drawing to a 3D model. Turn poor
surface geometry into precise, watertight solids. Have a design review
meeting without ever worrying about regeneration failure. Open large
assemblies as lightweight, even if the files only contain heavyweight
solids. Simply put: SpaceClaim is a single environment that any engineer
can use to load some parts, get results, and communicate decisions.
Many companies have worked hard to standardize on one CAD system, yet
they still turn to SpaceClaim as their 3D tool for concept modeling,
CAE, and manufacturing. In the past, it made sense to standardize on one
CAD system because interoperability barriers crippled fragmented
deployments. SpaceClaim’s ability to edit CAD data from anywhere removes
that problem for SpaceClaim users and provides them with the ideal way
to kick-off the detailed design process in CAD, minimizing of rework and
wasted cycles during the detailed design phase. Most SpaceClaim
customers find that well-specified SpaceClaim concepts dramatically
reduce the amount of labor required for detailed design, creating a
measurable reduction in product development costs and improvement in
time-to-market.
CAE Integrations
SpaceClaim integrates with the following CAE Packages. The integrations are provided by SpaceClaim, a SpaceClaim partner that we'll refer you to, Comet Solutions (via their product Comet Workspace), Esteco (via their product modeFRONTIER), and/or by Noesis Solutions (via their product Optimus).
| CAE Product | SpaceClaim
| Comet (Comet Workspace)
| Esteco (modeFRONTIER) | Noesis Solutions (Optimus) |
ANSYS WORKBENCH
| X | X | X | X |
ANSYS Fluent Gamit
| X | | | |
| ANSYS ANSOFT FHSS | X | | | |
Autodesk CFdesign
| X | | | |
| Autodesk Moldflow | | | X | X |
AVL AST
| | | X | X |
BETA CAE Systems ANSA
| | | X | X
|
Beta CAE Systems µETAPost
| | | X | X |
| COMSOL | X | | | |
C&R Tech. Thermal Desktop
| X | X
| | |
| CST Studio Suite | | | X | |
| Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA (Abaqus) | | X
| X | X
|
| Enmesh | X | | | |
| FLOWMASTER V7 | | | X
| |
Gamma Technologies GT-SUITE
| | | X | X |
ITI Simulation-X
| | | X | |
ITP ESATAN-TMS
| X | | | |
JSOL Simulation Technology JMAG
| | | X | X |
| LMS Imagine.Lab AMESim | | | X | X
|
| LMS Virtual.Lab | | | X | X |
| LS-Dyna | | | | X |
| MSC Adams | | X
| X
| |
| MSC Nastran | | X | | X |
Optical Research Associates CODE V
| | X | | |
| Resources Management System | | | | X |
| Ricardo Wave | | | | X
|
| Samcef | | | | X
|
Sigmadyne SigFit
| | X
| | |
| SFE CONCEPT | | | X
| X |
TASS MADYMO
| | | X | |
Customer Quotes
“A customer sent us a solid model of aircraft cabinets that was created in CATIA V5. We tried SpaceClaim to translate the data from CATIA and we were amazed at how quick and easy the process was with SpaceClaim and how successful we were in using the software the first time out. Clearly, we had found the right tool for the job.”
Michael Lieblich
FAA Designated Engineering Representative
Aeronautic
“We use SpaceClaim to prepare geometries from multiple 3D CAD systems for simulation and to transfer it between the individual CAD systems. For us, it is important to use an intuitively operable tool to simplify geometry and to also generate complex models without having to learn the complex functionalities of other CAD tools.”
Reimar Herrschuh
Calculation engineer
Kirow Ardelt
"We identified a need for a 3D design tool for engineers involved in concept modeling and simulation that was easy to use, didn't require intensive training and yet was precise, powerful, and worked with our existing CAD and CAE tools. SpaceClaim met the key requirements of our global business units..."
"The argument for streamlining by enforcing a single CAD platform is a thing of the past. The goal is to streamline the workflow while introducing the best tools for every job. Although a mix of tools comes at a higher support cost, reducing wasted time in engineering and getting products to market faster is what gives us our competitive edge. We have achieved this goal by empowering our engineers with SpaceClaim.'"
Hiroshi Mizuide
Branch Manager
Hioko E.E. Corporation
"SpaceClaim and Google SketchUp share a long-term vision of enabling everybody to work in 3D. SpaceClaim's ability to turn SketchUp files into precise solids suitable for manufacturing - without remodeling - will enable mechanical SketchUp users to more quickly realize their vision, and help SpaceClaim users take advantage of the millions of models available in our 3D Warehouse."
Tom Wyman
Business Development Manager
Google SketchUp