Entry-tier polygonal modeling, provided at no charge
Extensive tool set for polygonal, NURBS and ACIS solid modeling
Advanced modeling and animation solution for professionals
UI
Easy to learn user interface
Contextual help for every tool
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UI
Easy to learn user interface
Contextual help for every tool
Customizable keyboard shortcuts
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UI
Easy to learn user interface
Contextual help for every tool
Customizable keyboard shortcuts
Customizable tool palettes
Customizable heads-up display
Customizable UI Workspaces
Smart Assistant learns from your choices
Modeling Classes
Mesh-based (facetted) modeling
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Modeling Classes
Mesh-based (facetted) modeling
Parametric ACIS (smooth) modeling
NURBS
Subdivision Surfaces
Modeling Classes
Mesh-based (facetted) modeling
Parametric ACIS (smooth) modeling
NURBS
Subdivision Surfaces
Interactive Parametric Primitives
Introductory 2D Primitives
Introductory 3D Primitives
Platonic solids, geodesic spheres
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Interactive Parametric Primitives
Complete 2D Primitives
Complete 3D Primitives
Platonic solids, geodesic spheres
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Interactive Parametric Primitives
Complete 2D Primitives
Advanced 3D Primitives
Platonic solids, geodesic spheres
Paraboloid, hyperboloid, hyperbolic paraboloid
Reshape and Sculpt
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Union, Difference, and Intersect solids
Split, Slice and Stitch surfaces
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Reshape and Sculpt
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Union, Difference, and Intersect solids
Split, Slice and Stitch surfaces
Bend, Bulge, Taper and Twist Deformers
Basic Bevels and Roundovers
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Reshape and Sculpt
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Union, Difference, and Intersect solids
Split, Slice and Stitch surfaces
Bend, Bulge, Taper and Twist Deformers
Advanced Parametric Bevels and Roundovers
Symmetry Modeling Mode
Bend along path
Morph between objects
Image-based mesh displacement
Increase or Reduce Object Meshing
Cap, Cover, and Uncover openings
Introductory Transformations
Move, Rotate, Scale, Mirror
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Transformations
Move, Rotate, Scale, Mirror
Rectangular and radial copy arrays
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Advanced Transformations
Move, Rotate, Scale, Mirror
Rectangular and radial copy arrays
Symmetry
Scale to dimensions
Tranformation Macros
Align and Distribute objects
Scatter objects on surface
Scatter objects within volume
Paint objects on surface
Derivative Objects
Extrusion, Convergence, Wall, Revolve
Offset and Thicken (shell) surfaces
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Derivative Objects
Extrusion, Convergence, Wall, Revolve
Offset and Thicken (shell) surfaces
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Advanced Derivative Objects
Extrusion, Convergence, Wall, Revolve
Offset and Thicken (shell) surfaces
Multipath, Boundary and Draft Sweeps
Helix Sweep
Ruled, Guided, Path and Branched lofting
Point cloud, Space frame
Introductory NURBS
Curve Create, Loft Surface, Reconstruct
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NURBS
Curve Create, Loft surface, Reconstruct
Blend, Merge, and Extend curves and surfaces
Surface from boundary or UV curves
Surface from cross-sections
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Advanced NURBS
Curve Create, Loft surface, Reconstruct
Blend, Merge, and Extend curves and surfaces
Surface from boundary or UV curves
Surface from cross-sections
Surface by Formula
Split, Edit Surface, Insert Knot
Introductory Subdivision Surfaces
Convert to subdivision, Grow faces
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Subdivision Surfaces
Convert to subdivision, Grow faces
Soften, Swap with polygonal cage
Convert to NURBS surfaces
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Advanced Subdivision Surfaces
Convert to subdivision, Grow faces
Soften, Swap with polygonal cage
Convert to NURBS surfaces
Grow edges, Offset faces and edges
Squeeze, Divide, Close, Bridge
Architecture
Dimension in metric or feet-inches
Dimension as decimal or fractions
Parametric 2D & 3D walls
Wall-cutting doors and windows
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Architecture
Dimension in metric or feet-inches
Dimension as decimal or fractions
2D & 3D walls
Wall-cutting doors and windows
Roofs
Terrain Models
Stairs
Spiral Stairs
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Architecture
Dimension in metric or feet-inches
Dimension as decimal or fractions
2D & 3D walls
Wall-cutting doors and windows
Roofs
Terrain Models
Stairs
Spiral Stairs
Switchback Stairs
Product Design
3D print export
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Product Design
3D print export
3D print preparation utility
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Product Design
3D print export
3D print preparation utility
Gears
Screws
Bolts
Unfold model with tabs and labels
Precision
Robust internal data representation
Machining Tolerances
Automatic and user-defined drawing guides
Snapping to grids, guides, object features
Distance and angular measurement tools
Precision
Robust internal data representation
Machining Tolerances
Automatic and user-defined drawing guides
Snapping to grids, guides, object features
Distance and angular measurement tools
Precision
Robust internal data representation
Machining Tolerances
Automatic and user-defined drawing guides
Snapping to grids, guides, object features
Distance and angular measurement tools
Analysis
Fast, Accurate Sun Study Animation
Surface area, volume
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Analysis
Fast, Accurate Sun Study Animation
Surface area, volume
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Analysis
Fast, Accurate Sun Study Animation
Surface area, volume
Mass, weight, principal axes
Moments of inertia
Custom object attributes
Information Mangement with reporting
Zebra, Environment, Draft Angle displays
Curvature Comb display
Project Organization
Layers and Object Groups
Components and instancing
Store and recall Scenes
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Project Organization
Layers and Object Groups
Components and instancing
Store and recall Scenes
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Project Organization
Layers and Object Groups
Components and instancing
Store and recall Scenes
Copy & Paste attributes between objects
Reference linked, external 3D projects
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Extensions
Python Scripting
Plugin API
Extensions
Python Scripting
Plugin API
Document and Present
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D Sections
Linear and Angular dimensioning, Notes
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Document and Present
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D Sections
Linear and Angular dimensioning, Notes
3D Text creation and editing
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Document and Present
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D Sections
Linear and Angular dimensioning, Notes
3D Text creation and editing
Text Along Path, Between Paths
Hatch styles
Line Styles and Weights
Supported Rendering Engines1
Interactive Shaded Render
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Supported Rendering Engines1
Interactive Shaded Render
Twinmotion
V-ray
Maxwell
RenderZone
Supported Rendering Engines1
Interactive Shaded Render
Twinmotion
V-ray
Maxwell
RenderZone
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Animation
Animate objects, lights, cameras, parameters
Timeline editor
Morphing between objects
Multiple time-based deformers
Exchange Formats
STL, Collada, Google Earth, Sketchup
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Exchange Formats
STL, Collada, Google Earth, Sketchup
DXF, DWG, DWF, OBJ
FBX, Datasmith, Lightwave, 3DS, FACT
SAT
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Exchange Formats
STL, Collada, Google Earth, Sketchup
DXF, DWG, DWF, OBJ
FBX, Datasmith, Lightwave, 3DS, FACT
SAT
STEP, IGES, Rhino
VRML, Zcorp Printers
360º / AR / VR
Twinmotion Direct Link
Unreal Engine Direct Link
Augment integration
SketchFab integration
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360º / AR / VR
Twinmotion Direct Link
Unreal Engine Direct Link
Augment integration
SketchFab integration
Cylindrical and cubic panoramas
Web 360º
Intuitive user interface
Mesh modeling
Machining tolerances
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Powerful booleans
Fast, accurate sun studies
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D sections
Simple Dimensioning and Callouts
3D print export
3 file exchange formats
Intuitive user interface
Mesh modeling
Machining tolerances
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Powerful booleans
Fast, accurate sun studies
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D sections
Dimensioning and callouts
3D print export
10+ file exchange formats
ACIS (smooth) Modeling
NURBS
Subdivision surfaces
Parametric Primitives
Architectural Tools
Deformers and Rounding
Components (block instances)
Twinmotion Directlink
V-Ray and RenderZone Support
(as optional plugins)
Python scripting
Intuitive UI with keyword Assist
Mesh modeling
Machining tolerances
Reshape (push/pull faces)
Powerful booleans
Fast, accurate sun studies
Dynamic, non-destructive clipping planes
2D and 3D sections
Advanced Dimensioning and callouts
3D print export
20+ file exchange formats
ACIS (smooth) Modeling
Advanced NURBS
Advanced Subdivision surfaces
Advanced Parametric Primitives
Advanced Architectural tools
Advanced Deformers and Rounding
Components (block instances)
Twinmotion Directlink
V-Ray and RenderZone Support
(as optional plugins)
Python scripting
Animation
Batch and Network Rendering
Layout Application for documentation
Custom Workspaces
Hatches, line styles and weights
Lab Technology Preview Plugins
(available by subscription only)
