Q: What is DesignSpace?
A: DesignSpace is a CAD associative engineering tool that uses a high degree of automation, built-in intelligence and ease-of-use to answer fundamental design questions.
Q: What kind of information do you get from DesignSpace?
A: DesignSpace delivers, stresses, deflections, factor of safety, thermal, thermal stress, natural frequency and topological optimization results.
Q: What CAD programs does DesignSpace work with?
A: DesignSpace has a unique architecture that allows it to operate associatively to: Pro/ENGINEER, UG, Solid Edge, Mechanical Desktop, Autodesk Inventor, and SolidWorks.
Q: What if I use different CAD system?
A: DesignSpace has the ability to read a file from any system that will export an ACIS, or Parasolid file.
Q: What is the difference between DesignSpace and the ANSYS product?
A: DesignSpace is just one part of the ANSYS, Inc. suite of products. Each product in the suite has a specific function or is intended to fit into the engineering processes of a company to aid in specific tasks. Just as ANSYS FLOTRAN is intended for those who are interested in CFD, DesignSpace is built specifically for the design engineer. The DesignSpace GUI, work-flow and functionality is built to solve design engineer problems early in the design process.
Q: Can DesignSpace handle assemblies?
A: Yes, DesignSpace automatically sets up sophisticated surface to surface contact and allows the user to specify part materials and contact conditions.
Q: Why would I choose DesignSpace over some of the other competitors?
A: DesignSpace has proven time and time again in customer benchmarks that it is easier, faster, more accurate and more robust than the other competitors. The keys to the DesignSpace success are:
Q: Are there any benchmark comparisons that show the differences between engineering packages?
A: Yes, there are several in depth studies that investigate the real differences of midrange CAE packages. An independent study was conducted by ARA Engineering that investigated; ease-of-use, accuracy and total time to completion. The packages investigated were DesignSpace, MSC Working Knowledge FEA and Cosmos/Works from SRAC.