Assembly simulation with Design Expert V23
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bigseb
Alibre Super User
I believe there was Simwise a while back. Not sure of that's still a thing. Can't really recommend it tbh. Complicated, terrible support and expensive for what it is imo. A single node-locked license costs €3495. To much for someone like me that really just wants to animate some assemblies.
The old Alibre Motion from way back was perfect for my needs. So sad that was axed. I know there were issues with it but wouldn't mind seeing that return.
The old Alibre Motion from way back was perfect for my needs. So sad that was axed. I know there were issues with it but wouldn't mind seeing that return.
I'm sad we never got Motion 2
bigseb
Alibre Super User
To be fair CAD packages that have an included motion bundle tend to cost a LOT more. So in that sense AD is still fantastic value for money. Also they are doing a lot of work to the software, it's not like it's been stagnating. Honestly there have been a lot of improvements to AD in the last few versions that point in the right direction.
bigseb
Alibre Super User
Saw it and responded. My new printer is being modded. And somehow I have managed to 'over-engineer' a mounting bracket for new new hot end.
Perfection takes time, know what I'm saying...
bigseb
Alibre Super User
Wasn't there a Motion 2 in the works that very abruptly disappeared? Can't quite remeber the details, this is a about decade ago...
Note to the Alibre team: if there is any way to revive the old Motion code and put it back into the current AD I would be very grateful.
I see AR CAD, the base of Alibre Motion, is still going. https://www.ar-cad.com/
This is all I could find on the forum: https://www.alibreforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/progress-motion-2-0.16162/
This is all I could find on the forum: https://www.alibreforum.com/forum/index.php?threads/progress-motion-2-0.16162/
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bigseb
Alibre Super User
Are they still going? Looks pretty dated...
I want this in Alibre: https://www.algoryx.se/momentum/
bigseb
Alibre Super User
It looks good but why not list the price on the website?
oldfox
Alibre Super User
This!!!
Because it's not a standalone program?It looks good but why not list the price on the website?
BTW, Simwise Motion for Alibre is only a few hundred dollars. Incredible value, if you can handle the interface...
Simlab Composer Mechanical is another possible option at relatively modest cost, if you need more motion than can be handled by AD.
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Simwise does just motion, or motion with FEA. The addition of FEA does bump the cost up considerably.
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Simwise does just motion, or motion with FEA. The addition of FEA does bump the cost up considerably.
Usually means it is a lot more than you can afford or are willing to pay. Or worse, maybe they want to qualify you to see what they can get out of you.It looks good but why not list the price on the website?
HaroldL
Alibre Super User
Yeah, and you would likely go into shock seeing the price.
bigseb
Alibre Super User
They shouldn't just assume that though.
I contacted 'a CAM software vendor' for a price recently and a day later a get an email telling me to get in touch with a sales person to discuss my needs. But I have no interest in getting into details about what I want to use it for, I just need a ballpark figure. And let's be honest, once you reach out to a sales person then you're on their radar and get the 'just taking a moment to touch base emails' that I really don't want. Life's too short.
These days you can buy just about anything online. Quick and easy and no fuss. Why so many CADCAM vendors aren't getting this is beyond me.
HaroldL
Alibre Super User
I would set up a rule in my email to send those to the spam folder so wouldn't have to see them.