Solid Edge
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| Developed by | Siemens PLM Software |
| Latest release | V20 / July 2007 |
| OS | Windows XP/Vista |
| Genre | CAD software |
| Website | www.solidedge.com |
Solid Edge is a 3D CAD parametric feature solid modeling software. It runs on Microsoft Windows and provides solid modeling, assembly modelling and drafting functionality[1] [2] for mechanical engineers. Through third party applications it has links to many other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies.
Originally developed and release by Intergraph in 1996 using the ACIS geometric modeling kernel it later changed to using the Parasolid kernel[3]. In 1998 it was purchased and further developed by UGS Corp (the purchase date correspond to the kernel swap).
In 2007, UGS was acquired by the Automation & Drives Division of Siemens AG. UGS company was renamed Siemens PLM Software on October 1, 2007. Since Sep 2006 Siemens also offers a free 2D version called Solid Edge 2D Drafting.
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[edit] Part Modeling
The modeling process begins with a base feature, which is either a linear, revolved, lofted , or swept extrusion. Each subsequent feature is built on the previous feature. 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. The drawback is that the user does not see how the edit will interact with the subsequent features.
[edit] Direct modeling
The direct modeling features allows the user to change model geometry/topology for which the user does not have access to the parametric data. This is particularly useful for working with imported models.
[edit] Assembly Modeling
An assembly is built from individual part documents connected by mating constraints, as well as assembly features. Solid Edge supports large assemblies ( over 100,000 parts ).
[edit] Draft
A draft file consists of the 3D model projected to one or more 2D views of a part or assembly file.
[edit] PLM
Solid Edge integrates with Sharepoint and Teamcenter to provide product lifecycle management. Solid Edge also integrates with PLM products from third parties.
[edit] Version History
- Solid Edge V1 (1995)
- Solid Edge V2 (1996)
- Solid Edge V3 (Spring 1997)
- Solid Edge V3.5 (October 1997 - introduced the sheet metal environment)
- Solid Edge V4 (1998)
- Solid Edge V5 (1998 - UGS + switched from ACIS modeling kernel to Parasolid )
- Solid Edge V6 (1999)
- Solid Edge V7 (1999)
- Solid Edge V8 (2000)
- Solid Edge V9 (2001)
- Solid Edge V10 (2001)
- Solid Edge V11 (2002)
- Solid Edge V12 (2002)
- Solid Edge V14 (2003 - "Rapid Blue")
- Solid Edge V15 (2003)
- Solid Edge V16 (2004)
- Solid Edge V17 (March 2005)
- Solid Edge V18 (September 2005)
- Solid Edge V19 (June 2006)
- Solid Edge V20 (August 2007)
[edit] See also
- Associative engine
- Freeform surface modelling
- Solid Edge steps up to surfacing
- Early versions history (in German)
[edit] References
- ^ Dean, Al (2006.09.14). Solid Edge V19 Review. MCAD Magazine.
- ^ Dean, Al (2006.06.18). Solid Edge V20. MCAD Magazine.
- ^ Henry, Michael (1998.09). A tale of two CAD systems. Mechanical Engineering Magazine.
[edit] External links
- SoftwareLocations.com List of CAD software locations, jobs, and users posting their availability.
- Solid Edge Web Site
- Official Solid Edge New Group (customers only).
- Solid Edge 2D Drafting (FREE DOWNLOAD)
- Siemens PLM Software User Group
- Velocity Series Newsletter
- mCADForums.com Solid Edge and other CAD Discussion Forums
- Eng-Tips Solid Edge 3D CAD Products Forum
