Then, the learning curve: how much time will it take to regain the same productivity you have nowadays?Ģ- both UG and TD are hybrid modelers, allowing to work parametrically or explicitely as needed, and by mixing wireframe, surface and solid geometry as well. I used ThinkDesign and now also a bit of UG though I can't be consideredan expert of neither of the two softwares, here are a few considerations:ġ- be very careful when you consider shifting from one CAD environment to another: you will first have to face the "legacy" problem: how will you convert / reuse your files? UG and ThinkDesign really don't like each other very much. RE: Parametric Design - UG and think3 compared These are just a few issues I could think of off the top of my head, I'm sure there are more you must consider. c) Do you use the 3d files just to make drawings or is there a downstream application that uses them (eg CAM tool paths)? will these downstream applications be able to use the new file format?
Here are a few cons: a) there will be lost productivity while the users get to know the new software b) do you reuse existing files or is every design brand new? since reuse is a good idea, what do you do with your existing UG files? if you are lucky there is a translator that (works flawlessly) to convert your parametric UG files into parametric think3 files - if not you can either remodel them in think3 (more wasted time) or import them in as step files (thus losing much of the parametric design). Keep in mind you may not actually need the feature that made you say "wow", and said features may not work as advertised.ģ) Carefully think through the pros and cons of switching design software. A demo has been finely tuned to a) work flawlessly and b) show off all the cool software features. I would encourange you to get more familiar with the tools you already have before you decide to jump ship.Ģ) Never trust a demo. UG does have excellent parametric design capabilities. You would really have to go out of the way to entirely avoid parameters in UG (though I suppose it could be done). But I would like to make a few points:ġ) If you are using UG you are already using parametric design - the question is "to what extent?". I have heard of think3 but never actually used it I have been using UG since version 15 - I can't really give you an objective comparison of the 2.
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