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DISCUS DFM
FAQ
The Frequently Asked Questions about DISCUS DFM:
- Is there a way to try out DISCUS DFM?
- Is DISCUS DFM included with DISCUS Desktop?
- How do I access and use DFM?
- Does DISCUS DFM work on all 3D CAD formats?
- Do I need DISCUS 3D to use DISCUS DFM?
- Does DISCUS modify the CAD file?
- What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS DFM?
Is there a way to try out DISCUS DFM?
Yes. Similar to all of the other DISCUS modules, you can try DISCUS DFM before buying. Contact DISCUS Sales to learn more about the trial and evaluation process.
Is DISCUS DFM included with DISCUS Desktop?
No. DISCUS DFM is available for a separate license fee, and adds news capabilities to DISCUS Desktop.
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How do I access and use DFM?
DFM will appear as an additional menu pad at the top of the main DISCUS Desktop 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 DFM work on all 3D CAD formats?
Using the DISCUS 3D add-on, DISCUS DFM can open and analyze various CAD models. The supported formats include:
|
CAD Formats |
File Extension |
Version |
PMI |
Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CATIA V5 |
CATPRODUCT, CATPART |
Up to R20 |
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 to Wildfire 5 |
X |
X |
|
Siemens NX |
PRT |
Up to NX 7 |
X |
X |
|
Solid Edge |
ASM, PAR, PWD, PSM |
V19, V20 |
|
X |
|
SolidWorks |
SLDASM, SLDPRT |
Up to 2010 |
|
X |
|
STEP |
STP, STEP |
AP 203, AP 214 |
|
X |
Does I need DISCUS 3D to use DISCUS DFM?
It is not required if you want to perform the analysis on 2D drawings. However, it is required if you want to perform producibility analysis on a 3D CAD model.
Does DISCUS modify the CAD file?
No, DISCUS DFM does not modify the original CAD file.
What are the technical requirements necessary to use DISCUS DFM?
The requirements are listed below. There is a correlation between the model size and the amount of memory required. Larger CAD models require more RAM (note: a 64-bit version of DISCUS 3D will soon be released, which will require a 64-bit version of Windows 7).
|
Supported |
Minimum |
Recommended |
|---|---|---|
|
Operating System: |
XP, Vista, 7 |
Windows 7 |
|
CPU/ |
2.0+ GHz processor |
2.0+ GHz processor |
|
Memory: |
1GB |
4GB |
