> Pro/Desktop Express seems to work well with QualECAD View3D. > I created a few quick components and imported them into Protel/View3D via VRML > without difficulty.
yowsa! > > Pro/Desktop is sort of a "hidden gem" from PTC. It is much easier to use than > Pro/Engineer -- very similar in user interface style to SolidWorks, Solid Edge > and Catia. The free version appears to have all of the modelling functions > intact. A feature comparison chart between it and the full version can be seen > in the FAQ at: http://ptc.com/products/desktop/prodesktop_faq.htm >From reading the review, Pro/Desktop is the result of the acquisition of another company, hence the marked difference from the more expensive offering. The marketing focus by the company is collaboration via the net & this product is for use by the guys out in non-core areas who need an easy to use tool. I think for once a Marketing Department has got it right. After wasting/playing/exploring ( depends on how your PHB sees it ) a large chunk of day I tend to agree with them. There is a movie demo at their site which illustrates a sample process, it is a sales video admittedly but it is interesting watching for an example of the product in action. Cheers Don * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/proteledaforum@techservinc.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
