Ansys SpaceClaim Reviews

Ansys SpaceClaim

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Cloud-based tool for engineering simulation and 3D designing

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Tharindu
Tharindu
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  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fantastic tool with higher accuracy for CFD and Multiphysics simulations

Reviewed on 2020/01/05

Great tool for CFD and FEA with accurate and correlating results with the experimental analysis. I...

Great tool for CFD and FEA with accurate and correlating results with the experimental analysis. I used this tool when I was an undergraduate for fluid flow studies and thermal analysis and now at my work place I am using it for air flow modeling in Mechanical Ventilation.

Pros

ANSYS Fluent gives very accurate and reliable simulation results in Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis. It has an excellent graphical user interface (GUI) where you can easily select the type of CAE analysis and other parameters for most of the simulations while using user defined functions (UDF) to handle complex and customized simulations. Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) analysis is another great feature in this software which enables the multiphysics study of fluids and structure interaction.

Cons

ANSYS requires heavy computational power to give accurate results for complex analysis. Creating complex models in DesignModeler is harder compared to other modeling tools.

Amjed
Amjed
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10

SpaceClaim Overview

Reviewed on 2022/02/14

I prefer SolidWorks for 3D modeling over SpaceClaim for a variety of reasons, the most important of...

I prefer SolidWorks for 3D modeling over SpaceClaim for a variety of reasons, the most important of which is that I can use the model from the SolidWorks application in a variety of applications. I also find SolidWorks to be easier to model in than SpaceClaim.

Pros

I used SpaceClaim to create 2D and 3D drawings. It was very useful and simple to use. It is also simpler than Design Modular (the previous Ansys modeling software) and provides unlimited editing options.

Cons

I believe that the software could be improved. When it comes to loading time, it is extremely inconvenient; whenever you want to open a model, you must wait a significant amount of time for it to open.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

This is a wonderful suite to perform precise simulation and get accurate results with multiple...

Reviewed on 2018/07/23

Pros

1.) Its topology optimization in a latest update provides accurate results against shape optimization in old versions.
2.) This saves time when running multiple computes to get your desired mesh.

Cons

1.) It requires a wealth of knowledge and experience including theoretical &
practical.
2.) It costs high for learners and does not provide access to full set of tools.

Mert
Mert
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Professional Application

Reviewed on 2020/12/14

Im very pleased to use this program because my cad model operations are upon simplfying geometries....

Im very pleased to use this program because my cad model operations are upon simplfying geometries. Spaceclaim make my job easy

Pros

Geometry modifications are very easy, you can simplfy your cad in a short time. There is no product tree, so you just click delete or "f" to delete fillet etc.. Creating cad models is very easy, you just sketch something and just pull it or modify cad with some tools.

Cons

Sometimes you need product tree for some reason. Spaceclaim have not product tree, but you can apply different methods to do what you want to do with tree.

Darwin Reynell
Darwin Reynell
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

An effective, friendly and reliable mechanical component simulation tool.

Reviewed on 2018/08/07

During my mechanical engineering studies, the subjects I most enjoyed were "computer-aided design"...

During my mechanical engineering studies, the subjects I most enjoyed were "computer-aided design" and "Finite Element Method". For this reason my thesis was oriented in the line of mechanical design, "design of a pin-on-disk friction machine", you can apply load states on pieces of interest, determine their stresses, deformations, safety factor, fatigue, buckling between others. In the same way, repeat the process until achieving the convergence of results, redefining the meshes on a particular element. It is simply incredible.

Pros

In addition to all the different types of analysis available to apply in the pieces, you have a really friendly interface. Your pieces can be made in the Ansys DesignModeler program or be imported from other 3D CAD tools. In addition, you have refining tools for meshing to focus on areas of interest, either by its state of charge or its particular shape.

Cons

If the size of the element chosen in the meshes is very small, the simulation can take an excessive time. The issue would be related to the processing capacity of the computer.
It is required to have knowledge of the finite element methodology, to conceptually understand what you are applying in the program.

Sajed
Sajed
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  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

ANSYS and Geometry Optimization

Reviewed on 2018/11/12

I have used ANSYS and its geometry optimization tool. I have been involved in developing software...

I have used ANSYS and its geometry optimization tool. I have been involved in developing software packages which uses ANSYS as the solver.

Pros

I liked the feature that ANSYS has added to the Workbench for geometry optimization.

Cons

I belive the modeling part of ANSYS can be improved to be more user friendly, so that it would be much easier to use the powerfull tools that ANSYS provides.

Sumit
Sumit
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

ANSYS Review

Reviewed on 2019/07/03

This software is a very helpful software for my daily job. I use ANSYS structural for my FEA...

This software is a very helpful software for my daily job. I use ANSYS structural for my FEA analysis. This software provides me a very good result with few errors.

Pros

This software has one of the best hyper-elastic material analysis. ANSYS Structural provides the best FEA result. Curve fitting option is best in this software.

Cons

Transition between tetra and hexa mesh can be difficult.

Hiran
Hiran
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

ANSYS for analysis and simulation

Reviewed on 2020/12/30

For simulation and analysis this is the best CAD software one can go for. The Latest version is an...

For simulation and analysis this is the best CAD software one can go for. The Latest version is an add-on with more useful feature to ANYSYS spaceclaim enables the user to get the job done.

Pros

The user can constraint the sketches with spaceclaim design options. New block recording feature allow the user to easily edit the CAD models which are imported from other CAD platform. Analysis is best in this software with detailed stress definition. Simulation of operation is also done.

Cons

Use interface need to improved. Customer support needed with more multi domain representative. Software is bulk for lower configured workstations.

Bora
Bora
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Makes engineering decissons easier...

Reviewed on 2019/06/19

Pros

Ansys WB is quite complex tool with multiple modules. You can make any of the engineering calculations (simulations) here. It works with finite element method. It has too many modules as I only know solid and fluid modules I use them on my both academical studies and design business.

Cons

It is really complex, deep as ocean! Especially if you are working on the remote areas of engineering, it could be a night mare. Customer support knows basics that is OK however they can not always support you on your deep and complex problems. Also on Fluent module is not really capable for "mass transfer".

Prathmesh
Prathmesh
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Best engineering analysis and simulation software

Reviewed on 2019/01/09

Overall it's great software. Once you get your hands on it, you get your problems solved in no...

Overall it's great software. Once you get your hands on it, you get your problems solved in no time. I'm currently using this software for my BE project in mechanical engineering.

Pros

I loved Meshing tool and graphics shown in modelling. Software has different analysis options like structural,vibration,thermal,fluid analysis and many more. I have used this software for structural and thermal analysis mainly. Great use in Finite Element Analysis. It saves time of experimentation.

Cons

The hard part is to learn all about this software and its features. It's not easy to use and it's bit of expensive software.

Felipe
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Very complete design tool

Reviewed on 2023/05/10

Overal, spaceclaim is a great and complete tool for CAD and CFD model development.

Overal, spaceclaim is a great and complete tool for CAD and CFD model development.

Pros

Ansys Spaceclaim is my go-to CAD software for designing parts and building CFD models. It offers a convenient, interactive, and user-friendly experience. The software allows me to create and modify complex geometries with ease, making the design process efficient and effective. Its intuitive interface and powerful tools make it a valuable tool in my engineering workflow.

Cons

A big drawbacks of Spaceclaim is its relatively high cost compared to other CAD software options. Additionally, some users may find that the software lacks certain advanced features.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Legal Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Nice for CAD generation

Reviewed on 2023/01/12

Ansys SpaceClaim is a nice CAD tool and is continuously updated and improved. I recommend it...

Ansys SpaceClaim is a nice CAD tool and is continuously updated and improved. I recommend it specially if you are using other Ansys applications.

Pros

Ansys SpaceClaim is quite a good tool for generating CAD files. It supports 2D and 3D designs and offer a wide range of geometry editing tools. One of the most helpful feature is that SpaceClaim was designed to be easily integrated into the other applications developed by Ansys.

Cons

The only downside of using Ansys SpaceClaim is that it is no a feature-based CAD tool. This becomes an issue if you're used to such applications. Other than that, there is nothing else I don't really dislike.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Airlines/Aviation
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Generating geometries with Ansys SpaceClaim

Reviewed on 2022/05/27

It helped me a lot in removing the small details in the geometry for the FEA analysis studies of...

It helped me a lot in removing the small details in the geometry for the FEA analysis studies of the parts to be produced by plastic injection.

Pros

Since Ansys SpaceClaim is not element-based, it does not give an error warning due to previous operations.
It is a suitable platform for removing radii and small details on the model from the design.

Cons

The fact that there are few alternatives to mate the parts makes the user tired.

Shashank
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  • Industry: Shipbuilding
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good cad tool as compare to other cad modelling tool

Reviewed on 2022/02/20

1. Maritime industry fea modelling

1. Maritime industry fea modelling

Pros

1. For startup company it's very nice. New team build easily

Cons

1Meshing capabilities , automation, new features

Jacob
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great 3D CAD - especially for early stages of mechanical development

Reviewed on 2022/02/16

Pros

Simplicity and sheet metal functionality. The best CAD tool for simple 3D print designs and modifications of existing STL files.

Cons

Assemblies are not easy to handle. A very light form of PDM would be good.

Alternatives Considered

SolidWorks Premium
Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Helpful for engineering simulations

Reviewed on 2019/06/23

It's a great software for especially engineers that need simulations and calculations to resolve...

It's a great software for especially engineers that need simulations and calculations to resolve for their problems.

Pros

I'm using ANSYS since college as it helped a lot with my engineering projects and now I continue at work for mechanical and structural analysis now.

Cons

When I get an error for analysis, I can't find the reason easily. There are huge tutorials for the software but it's not so easy to find the problems solutions.

Devy
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Easiest and fastest design and modelling software

Reviewed on 2022/03/04

Pros

The direct editing philosophy is amazing. You can design very fast and edit any kind of file format as well. Have never seen a software that is that good at sheet metal

Cons

Semantic pmi is really missing, very useful for its users.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Machinery
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

This software really changed the way we design our equipment.

Reviewed on 2018/02/16

For our company its the construction optimisation and problem-solving where we have benefited most.

For our company its the construction optimisation and problem-solving where we have benefited most.

Pros

ANSYS really changed the way we model our equipment, vibratory machinery. Until now we were relying primarily on our experience and expertise. With modal analysis, we were able to identify problems that weren't obvious before. This in return helped us to optimise our constructions and be more competitive on the market.

Cons

The software is great but it is also as good as the engineer who is interpreting the results. Some areas of the software still need to be improved like the mesh generator.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Ansys model the world

Reviewed on 2019/01/05

I overall I’m very satisfied with this software and would definitely use it.

I overall I’m very satisfied with this software and would definitely use it.

Pros

Ability to solve problems of any kind of difficulty. I use it for heating system simulation and the plots it produces are perfect. Also such simulation can partially replace real experiments.

Cons

Very complicated and not enough practical and cleanly explained tutorials

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Research
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Best engineering Tool for 3D design

Reviewed on 2022/02/12

great experience till now

great experience till now

Pros

I like the most part of the software because from ansys its get easier to do analysis and better simulation.

Cons

only the customer support is not up to the point.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Useful for modeling geometry for simulation

Reviewed on 2021/03/26

I have used solidworks,inventor , fusion 360,but when it comes to simulation it is the best 3d...

I have used solidworks,inventor , fusion 360,but when it comes to simulation it is the best 3d modelling software. my experience quite well using this app.

Pros

this app is recommended for experts for 3d modelling especially when you are using ansys for simulation as advanced simulation can be modelled.

Cons

It requires knowledge of theoritical and practical mechanical engineering.sometimes it crashes if the modelling is complex.

praveen
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  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Ansys used for FEA of Pipelines

Reviewed on 2019/08/15

Overall its a good experience compared to other softwares used

Overall its a good experience compared to other softwares used

Pros

Ansys is user friendly software to use. I used it for subsea pipelines buckling and walking analysis.
Computation is easy and help page is very useful to find out the application

Cons

It takes more time to compute longer models especially when you have more degrees of freedom and constraints applied to the model

Ali
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  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

ANSYS

Reviewed on 2019/09/26

It is a helpful software though it can be more user-friendly.

It is a helpful software though it can be more user-friendly.

Pros

It gives reliable simulation results before manufacturing a device. At each version tries to solve the software problems.

Cons

Sketching a system is harder compare than similar software. The user's help document is not practical because of lacking enough examples.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Ansys fluent fluid dynamics

Reviewed on 2019/11/09

Overall great software whoever interested with fluid dynamics simulation.

Overall great software whoever interested with fluid dynamics simulation.

Pros

I used the fluent of ansys product series. It is quite famous in the industry and provides very powerful solutions.

Cons

The learning curve its not easy. Some methods are not as robust as the others. The error diagnostics can be hard some complex models

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

The best FEA software - ANSYS

Reviewed on 2019/04/16

The best FEA software for Structural analysis and highly recommended for engineers and researchers.

The best FEA software for Structural analysis and highly recommended for engineers and researchers.

Pros

As a civil engineer, ANSYS helps me a lot for my research works during my final year academic period. The GUI is pretty simple and user-friendly. There are plenty of online learning materials available on the internet and it is the best tool for creating a mesh and doing finite element analysis(FEA). The run time for the final results is acceptable when compared to the other softwares like Abacus and etc.

Cons

A little bit expensive software in terms of pricing. Still, need some improvements in some specific areas.