An intuitive ribbon with rich tooltips that teaches you about what each tool does.
Mouse-centric Menus
Access context-sensitive tools right at the cursor based on what you're doing.
Customize Toolbars
Create your own toolbars and position them where you want on the screen.
Traditional Menus and Toolbars
Access a more traditional menu and toolbar system commonly used in most older software.
CAM
Additional Cost
Additional Cost
2.5 and 3 Axis CAM
MeshCAM for Alibre creates 2.5 and 3-axis machining operations for regular and flip machining. Also offers toolpath and cutting simulation and G-code export to a wide array of machine controllers.
Additional Cost
Additional Cost
Dimension-Driven Design
Precise geometry creation
Create manufacturing ready 3D models to exacting precision by defining dimensions and variables.
Equation-Driven Design
Define relationships using equations to build design intent into the model.
Global Design Variables
Create a single equation and variable file to be used across multiple parts and assemblies.
Sketching
Sketch Creation Tools
Tools to create 2D sketches which are the basis for most 3D features.
Automatic Sketch Analysis
Get instant feedback on problems in sketches through color coding and analysis.
Sketching Time Savers
Time saving tools that allow you to more rapidly create or edit sketches.
Advanced Spline Creation
Additional spline types and options for defining their characteristics.
Common Shape Array Tool
One-step creation and patterning of common shapes, such as slots or circles.
Insert points from a file
Convert a spreadsheet of points into a sketch with optional line or spline fitting.
Part Modeling
Basic 3D Modeling
A toolset to turn sketches into 3D geometry and add further details such as fillets.
Advanced 3D Modeling
Several advanced features such as Draft, topology pattern, Offset Face, and more.
Automatic Thread Features
Select from predefined holes or external threads to make modeling and detailing easier.
Thin Features
A version of many 3D Features that creates just the walls of the geometry.
Booleans
Access the Add, Subtract, and Intersect boolean features.
Import or Create Surfaces
Import 3DM files or convert solids into surfaces for further manipulation.
Quick Changes for Imported Files
Use direct editing tools to do common tasks like changing hole sizes or relocating geometry.
Sheet Metal Modeling
Sheet Modeling Tools
A dedicated environment with sheet metal specific modeling tools.
Convert Models to Sheet Metal
Convert native or imported models to sheet metal by "wrapping" sheet metal around the model.
Flat Patterns (3D)
Quickly view flat patterns in 3D to check for overlaps.
Flat Patterns (2D)
Create 2D drawings of flat patterns for manufacturing.
Assembly Modeling
Basic Assembly Modeling
Combine parts together into finished designs by quickly defining relationships.
Mechanical Motion Constraints
Create realistic motion for mechanisms like screws, gears, pulleys, rack & pinion, etc.
Exploded Views
Create Exploded Views you can insert into 2D drawings.
Assembly Booleans
Create booleans in an assembly from multiple parts simultaneously.
Assembly Patterns
Create circular or linear patterns of repeating parts or subassemblies.
Mirror Part / Subassembly
Create handed versions of entire subassemblies automatically.
Assembly-Level Features
Create cuts and holes through multiple parts within the assembly.
2D Drawings
Basic View Creation
Create standard views like Front, Top, Isometric. Basic Section Views and Broken Views.
Advanced Engineering Views
Aligned Section, Removed Section, Broken Out Section, Auxiliary, Detail, and Partial Views.
Basic Detailing Tools
Detail a view with any number of dimensions, notes, and centerlines.
