I agree, and I have a lot of respect for the CEO of AutoDesk.
They probably won't approve the comment, but I posted that even if OnShape doesn't do anything new or revolutionary (which I believe it does) they've cornered a fresh customer base that wants that product, and it highlights a huge oversight and missed opportunity by the "traditional" CAD giants.
Last Edit: Mar 16, 2015 21:04:10 GMT -5 by jimustanguitar
I agree, and I have a lot of respect for the CEO of AutoDesk.
They probably won't approve the comment, but I posted that even if OnShape doesn't do anything new or revolutionary (which I believe it does) they've cornered a fresh customer base that wants that product, and it highlights a huge oversight and missed opportunity by the "traditional" CAD giants.
If you have a good product, you don't need to tear down your competition to make yourself look better. You also don't (shouldn't) need to to point out your opposer flaws and hype as anyone that knows what they are doing will spot that already and in turn, insulting your own clients as in saying "your not smart enough to spot this so I will point it out".
With that said, I agree he sounds a bit nervous but I have also thought many of the same things. He just doesn't realize now what he sounds like to his clientele.
Some things are meant to be closed. Your mind isn't one of them.
I don't know if OnShape is quite worth that kind of response. Sounds like that guy needs a vacation from CAD.
Fun fact about OnShape: Import and Export file types are here - cad.onshape.com/help/#export.htm I know Brian was asking about it. Their support told me they're getting lots of requests for a loft tool, which I reiterated.
Also, thanks to their helix tool I was able to finally print a piece that hangs onto my dvd stepper's lead screw!
Yeah, that's my bad. Next week I can do the 3D model demo that you guys did for the other CAD programs.
I still use it for all my CAD work, though that isn't saying much. It is pretty fantastic for getting an idea in your head into an STL and easily modifying it. We'll see what you guys think.
Thanks Mike. Well that pretty well answers my question... unfortunately OS can NOT import .stl models. That's a shame.
DesignSpark Mechanical CAN import .stl models (quite well actually) but DSM's main issue is I can not export OUT of DSM as .step, .iges etc. So that's my conundrum.
DSM is great for drawing things, but if you want anything other than .stl for printing your out of luck.
DSM can export as .dxf, but I have not had much success with that. And I see OS can not import .dxf ...that's very odd??
So I have drawn a few projects but can not get model out as any "real" useful 3D model.
Mike, I would learn OS, but the lag to the cloud is madding. Plus I HATE that you must have a web connection to use it.
Thanks Mike. Well that pretty well answers my question... unfortunately OS can NOT import .stl models. That's a shame.
DesignSpark Mechanical CAN import .stl models (quite well actually) but DSM's main issue is I can not export OUT of DSM as .step, .iges etc. So that's my conundrum.
DSM is great for drawing things, but if you want anything other than .stl for printing your out of luck.
DSM can export as .dxf, but I have not had much success with that. And I see OS can not import .dxf ...that's very odd??
So I have drawn a few projects but can not get model out as any "real" useful 3D model.
Mike, I would learn OS, but the lag to the cloud is madding. Plus I HATE that you must have a web connection to use it.
Post by bvandiepenbos on Jun 19, 2015 16:51:32 GMT -5
Ouch! $795 bucks for a .step file import/export add-on?? another $795 for good sheet dimensioning tool or both for $995
I think it may have been the plan all along... leave out key functions like .step import/export and decent dimensioning ...get ya hooked, THEN charge you big bucks for a few more features.
I might, MIGHT consider spending maybe $400 for both those "add-ons" if it also included loft tool.
Oh well, it IS a surprisingly powerful program for FREE. I will probably keep using it.