DISCUS 3D
FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions about DISCUS 3D:
- Is there a way to try out DISCUS 3D?
- Is DISCUS 3D included with Basic?
- How do I access and use 3D?
- Does DISCUS 3D work on all 3D CAD formats?
- Does DISCUS 3D open CAD drawing files?
- Does it modify the CAD file?
- What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS 3D?
Is there a way to try out DISCUS 3D?
Yes. Similar to all of the other DISCUS modules, you can try DISCUS 3D before buying. Go to the Download page to learn more about the trial and evaluation process.
Is DISCUS 3D included Basic?
No. DISCUS 3D is available for a separate license fee, and adds news capabilities to DISCUS Basic.
How do I access and use 3D?
DISCUS 3D will appear as an additional menu pad at the top of the main DISCUS window, and the model panel will have additional controls and tool bars. In addition, there are additional windows for measuring, entity information, etc.
Does DISCUS 3D work on all 3D CAD formats?
DISCUS 3D uses the Adobe 3D engine to display and analyze the CAD models. The supported formats include:
|
CAD Formats |
File Extension |
Version |
PMI |
Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3DXML |
3DXML |
Up to 3.0 |
|
X |
|
Acrobat 3D |
|
7, 8, 9 |
|
X |
|
CATIA V5 |
CATPRODUCT, CATPART |
Up to R19 |
X |
X |
|
CATIA V4 |
MODEL, DLV, EXP, SESSION |
Up to V4.2.5 |
|
X |
|
IGES |
IGS, IGES |
5.3, 5.2, 5.1 |
|
X |
|
JTOpen |
JT |
Up to 8.2 |
|
X |
|
Pro/ENGINEER |
PRT, SPR, ASM, XAS, NEU |
V18.0 to Wildfire 4 |
X |
X |
|
Siemens NX |
PRT |
Up to NX 6 |
X |
X |
|
Solid Edge |
ASM, PAR, PWD, PSM |
V19, V20 |
|
X |
|
SolidWorks |
SLDASM, SLDPRT |
Up to 2008 |
|
X |
|
STEP Exchange |
STP, STEP |
AP 203, AP 214 |
|
X |
Does DISCUS 3D open CAD drawing files?
No, as the name indicates DISCUS 3D opens the 3D CAD model.
Does it modify the CAD file?
No, DISCUS 3D does not modify the original CAD file.
What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS 3D?
|
Supported |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
|
Operating System: |
XP, Vista |
XP SP3, Vista SP1 |
|
Operating System Language/Region: |
English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
English - United States, Canada, United Kingdom |
|
CPU/ |
Pentium III, 2.0+ GHz processor |
Pentium 4, 1.8+ GHz processor |
|
Memory: |
1GB |
2GB |
