In this blog post I would like to explain to you where these “stories” come from and where we stand today.

PTC Creo Parametric vs SolidWorks – History These opinions are clearly shaped by the rivalry between Creo, formerly Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E) and SolidWorks. Many of these engineers have been involved in construction since the 2D era of the CAD world and know 3D CAD systems from the early days. Now, of course, the question is where these stories and opinions come from, especially if they are users of a non-parametric CAD system? Most of the time, these points of view come from very experienced and veteran designers and that is no coincidence. The classic is, however, that a parametric CAD would not work for our products. This CAD System is a direct modeler that has been under PTC’s roof for several years. Often, customers will tell old horror stories like how a parametric CAD is not able to function or, particularly for Creo Parametric, that it’s too complex and too difficult to use, especially if you are a user of PTC Creo Elements/Direct Modeling, formerly known as CoCreate. In conversation with customers you often come across other CAD systems, of course. As a senior consultant for PDSVISION I spend a lot of time with customers in the field. By furthuring collaboration with your extended team, the software encourages innovation and enables your company to respond better to changing customer needs.Rivalry between Creo vs SolidWorks. It is well suited for tasks such as generating proposals, defining the initial design for tooling fixtures or capturing design input from customers in the field. Working with Creo Direct is quick, flexible and intuitive. That’s why it’s the ideal tool for people in concept design, analysis, and manufacturing ― or for anyone who’s new to 3D CAD or uses it infrequently. Direct interaction with the geometry makes it easy for anyone to learn and use.

Our direct modeling software is a stand-alone application that enables infrequent computer-aided design (CAD) users to create new geometry or modify any existing 3D CAD design, regardless of file format. An Easy-to-Use Direct Modeling CAD Software for Rapid 3D Design Creation

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