The software combines direct modeling with dimension driven design (features and synchronously solving parametrics) under the name 'Synchronous Technology'. If used in the Ordered mode, the direct modeling edits are appended to the history tree at the point of current rollback just like any other ordered feature. Direct modeling features are available in both Ordered and Synchronous mode. This is particularly useful for working with imported models or complex native models. The Direct modeling features allows the user to change model geometry/topology without being hindered by a native model's existing-or an imported model's lack of-parametric and/or history data. In both ordered and synchronous mode Solid Edge offers very powerful, easy yet stable modeling in hybrid surface/solid mode, where 'Rapid Blue' technology helps the user to create complex shapes in an intuitive and easy way. This is typically called 'history' or 'regeneration based' modeling. The drawback is that the user does not see how the edit will interact with the subsequent features. When editing, the model is 'rolled back' to the point where the feature was created so that the user cannot try to apply constraints to geometry that does not yet exist.

Each subsequent feature is built on the previous feature. The ordered modeling process begins with a base feature controlled by a 2D sketch, which is either a linear, revolved, lofted, or swept extrusion. Older Virtual Studio renderer replaced with Keyshot 64-bit only. UGS Corp switched from the ACIS modeling kernel to Parasolid kernel.Īllowed both Synchronous and Ordered mode to exist in all modelling environment. The Sheet Metal environment was introduced. Solid Edge is a direct competitor to SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, IRONCAD, and others. The 'Premium' package includes all of the features of 'Classic' plus mechanical and electrical routing software, and powerful engineering simulation capabilities for Computer Aided Engineering (CAE). Solid Edge is available in Design and Drafting, Foundation, Classic or Premium.

Since September 2006, Siemens has also offered a free 2D version called Solid Edge 2D Drafting. UGS company was renamed Siemens PLM Software on October 1, 2007. In 2007, UGS was acquired by the Automation & Drives Division of Siemens AG. Originally developed and released by Intergraph in 1996 using the ACIS geometric modeling kernel, it changed to using the Parasolid kernel when it was purchased and further developed by UGS Corp in 1998. Through third party applications it has links to many other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies. It runs on Microsoft Windows and provides solid modeling, assembly modelling and 2D orthographic view functionality for mechanical designers. Solid Edge is a 3D CAD, parametric feature (history based) and synchronous technology solid modeling software.

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