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FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions about DISCUS Design:
- Is there a way to try out DISCUS Design?
- Is DISCUS Design included with Basic?
- How do I access and use Design?
- Does DISCUS Design work on all 3D CAD formats?
- Do I need DISCUS 3D to use DISCUS Design?
- Does it modify the CAD file?
- What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS Design?
Is there a way to try out DISCUS Design?
Yes. Similar to all of the other DISCUS modules, you can try DISCUS Design before buying. Go to the Download page to learn more about the trial and evaluation process.
Is DISCUS Design included Basic?
No. DISCUS Design is available for a separate license fee, and adds news capabilities to DISCUS Basic.
How do I access and use Design?
Design 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 a process tree, design constraints, etc.
Does DISCUS Design work on all 3D CAD formats?
DISCUS Design uses the Adobe 3D engine to display and analyze the CAD models. The supported formats include:
|
CAD Formats |
File Extension |
Version |
PMI |
Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DesignXML |
DesignXML |
Up to 3.0 |
|
X |
|
Acrobat Design |
|
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 I need DISCUS 3D to use DISCUS Design?
It is not required, but it is highly recommended so that you can apply the producibility analysis before a drawing is created.
Does it modify the CAD file?
No, DISCUS Design does not modify the original CAD file.
What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS Design?
|
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 |
