Cloud-Based MCAD

3D Creator

3D Creator enables professional mechanical design directly within a browser, including detailed creation and modification of components and assemblies, with automatic synchronization across all documents.

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Elevate Your Mechanical Design with Streamlined Browser-Based CAD

Since the introduction of CAD, there has been an association between evolving software capabilities and the need for increasingly powerful and costly hardware. Browser-based design offers a groundbreaking solution, severing this costly dependency by shifting the processing workload to powerful remote servers. This transition minimizes hardware requirements and enhances overall design efficiency.

3D Creator, a key component of the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD package, embodies the full spectrum of design functionalities. It offers robust parametric and associative design tools, allowing for dynamic modifications across all related parts, assemblies and drawings at any stage of the design process. Embrace the future of design with 3D Creator, where innovation meets efficiency in the cloud.

Key Features & Benefits

Mechanical Design

Explore the mechanical design capabilities within 3D Creator, which features robust tools tailored to create precise mechanical components and assemblies. Leverage parametric modeling, real-time simulation and assembly design functions to efficiently develop, test and refine complex designs. Enhance your productivity and innovation in mechanical engineering projects.

Sketch-Based Modeling

Unlock the potential of sketch-based modeling in 3D Creator, where you can quickly convert 2D sketches into complex 3D models. Modify base sketches at any stage to drive automatic updates across your mechanical designs. This dynamic adaptability improves the design process, delivering precision and efficiency as your project evolves from the initial concept to the final realization.

Surfacing Tools

Master complex geometries with advanced, parametric surfacing tools in 3D Creator, which are based on sketches and geometry. Designers can craft detailed, mechanically-based surfacing with high precision. Ideal for creating aesthetically pleasing and functionally intricate designs, the tools seamlessly integrate smooth transitions and curves, enhancing the sophistication and functionality of modern mechanical design.

Assembly Design

Optimize your design process with the Assembly Mode in 3D Creator, designed for efficient organization and integration of multiple components into a cohesive unit. This mode improves assembly precision through advanced motion tools such as mates for specific movement simulations, interference detection to prevent part collisions and the ability to drive joints with mechanical drivers like motors. Use the kinematic player to simulate mechanical movements and identify potential collisions so your design performs seamlessly in real-world applications.

Design Guidance

Optimize geometry with Design Guidance feature in 3D Creator, part of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which optimizes your 3D models. This tool intelligently removes unnecessary material to enhance efficiency while ensuring mechanical integrity. It also uses your inputs and sketches to develop complex, structurally sound geometries tailored to your design needs. Design Guidance is ideal for refining and optimizing designs to meet specific functional requirements.

Built-In Data Management

3D Creator features built-in cloud data management that integrates with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It streamlines your design data’s organization, storage and security, enabling real-time collaboration and efficient version control. With intuitive tools to manage access and track changes, your project data is always up-to-date and easily accessible, boosting productivity while safeguarding intellectual property (IP).

Built-In Lifecycle Management

3D Creator offers built-in lifecycle management, fully integrated within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This feature empowers users to control and monitor the entire lifecycle of their designs, from inception through to completion and beyond. It provides essential tools for workflow automation, phase tracking, and compliance management, ensuring that every stage of the design process is optimized for efficiency and aligned with project goals. The lifecycle management system enhances decision-making, streamlines operations, and maintains high standards of quality and compliance.

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Services & Customer Benefits

Technical Support

Our support team is always ready to answer 3DEXPERIENCE questions and assist with troubleshooting. Want to dig a little deeper? We can work through your tougher challenges in a dedicated Ask-an-Expert session.

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Unmatched Training

Hawk Ridge Systems is a global 3DEXPERIENCE leader that provides cutting-edge video training within the platform, ensuring seamless learning as you work with modern technology.

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Professional Services

We offer comprehensive onboarding for the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, ensuring a smooth start. From setting up your account to software installation, we’ll guide you through every detail for your success.

Subscription Support

Whether you are looking for on-demand SolidProfessor training, access to the latest software releases, exclusive resources and offers or just need expert support, we have a subscription option for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3D Creator considered SOLIDWORKS in the cloud?

No. 3D Creator is not simply SOLIDWORKS in the cloud. It’s a distinct application within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides cloud-based 3D parametric modeling capabilities. While it complements and interoperates seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS and offers similar design functionalities, 3D Creator is fully operational on its own in a cloud-native environment. Users can design anywhere, anytime, on any device with internet connectivity, expanding accessibility and collaboration beyond what traditional desktop-based software can offer.

Can 3D Creator be purchased independently from the 3DEXPERIENCE Cloud CAD suite?

Yes, 3D Creator can be purchased independently as part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio. It is a standalone role that provides comprehensive 3D design capabilities without the need for traditional desktop software. This flexibility makes it an excellent choice for teams and individuals seeking a powerful, scalable, and collaborative design solution that is accessible from any internet-connected device.

How are 3DEXPEREINCE roles licensed

3DEXPERIENCE roles are licensed on a subscription basis through a named user licensing model. This approach assigns licenses to individual users rather than devices, allowing flexibility for users to access their roles from any device, anywhere, without the need for specific installations. The subscription includes cloud storage, support, and automatic updates, ensuring that you always have access to the latest tools and features while keeping costs predictable and manageable.

What is the difference between “roles” and “apps”?

In the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, a “role” refers to a set of tools and capabilities designed to meet specific job functions or industry needs. Roles are composed of various “apps”, which are individual software applications that support specific tasks within a role. For instance, a role might cater to design engineering and include apps for 3D modeling, simulation, and data management. This structure allows users to access a tailored suite of tools that align with their unique workflow requirements, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

Does SOLIDWORKS and 3D Creator work together?

Yes. SOLIDWORKS and 3D Creator can work together, providing interoperability that allows for the sharing and editing of designs across both platforms. However, while you can translate geometry between the two, the feature history does not transfer. If you need to modify a feature to utilize the parametric capabilities, you must use the original software in which the feature was created to make those changes. Once updated, the entire model will reflect these changes in both applications.

How similar is 3D Creator to SOLIDWORKS?

3D Creator and SOLIDWORKS both offer robust parametric 3D modeling tools, essential for designing parts and assemblies. However, as a cloud-based solution, 3D Creator provides enhanced accessibility and facilitates real-time collaboration from any internet-connected device.

Unlike traditional desktop software, 3D Creator is not limited by hardware constraints and continuously integrates the latest technological advancements, including design guidance, machine learning, and AI. This ensures that 3D Creator remains at the cutting edge of design technology, constantly evolving to meet the future needs of engineering and design.

Can I use 3D Creator offline?

No, 3D Creator cannot be used offline. It is a cloud-based application designed to operate within the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, which requires an internet connection. This connectivity enables real-time collaboration, access to the latest updates and integration with cloud storage and other online services. To use 3D Creator, you must be connected to the internet.

Is it possible to save locally with 3D Creator?

Yes, while 3D Creator is primarily a cloud-based application, users can export and save their designs locally. Additionally, because 3D Creator and SOLIDWORKS are interoperable, once you open a model from 3D Creator in SOLIDWORKS, it essentially becomes a SOLIDWORKS model. This means the geometry imported from 3D Creator can be saved locally, just like any SOLIDWORKS file, taking advantage of SOLIDWORKS’ file management capabilities.

However, the primary storage and management of project data with 3D Creator still occur in the cloud on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, leveraging its security and accessibility features.

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