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V28.1 is now available!

Version 28.1 adds huge enhancements to fillets with setbacks, freeform variable radius fillets, fillet groups, and much more. 3D modeled threads in Hole and External Threads make 3D print projects a breeze. Copious quality of life features and PDM enhancements round it out.

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Master Your Design Process with Alibre's Feature-Rich
3D-modelling software

Comprehensive Toolset

Speed and Efficiency

Flexible Integration

Passionate Users

<p style="font-size:14px; line-height:1.2;">Create components of any complexity with a huge 3D feature set alongside an epic sketching environment. Precision is built into everything, and models can be easily edited repeatedly while you work out the details.</p>

Precision and Accuracy

Great Cost of Ownership

Quick to Learn, Easy to Use

Global Community

3D CAD Software with everything you need

Alibre Design Expert comes with all the necessities and a ton of premium features that keep you creative, efficient, and error-free.

Model

Sheet Metal

Assemble

Drawings

Render

Scripting

PDM

File types

Precision Modeling

Create components of any complexity with a huge 3D feature set alongside an epic sketching environment. Precision is built into everything, and models can be easily edited repeatedly while you work out the details.

Sheet Metal

A dedicated yet familiar sheet metal modeling environment provides tools for the specific needs of sheet-good design. Instant flat patterns and tools to convert regular models into unfoldable sheet-metal models make quick work of any sheet metal component.

Assemble

Bring components together and represent the full digital prototype. See and simulate realistic motion including gears, pulleys, and screws. Create exploded views that can be consumed later in 2D documentation.

Drawings

Create perfect 2D documentation for individual components and assemblies. A huge array of tools ensures you can get any view or detail committed to the document, so you can have confidence with manufacturing and patents.

Render

Quickly turn 3D models into photo-realistic images. Prove-out cosmetic material considerations and colors without prototypes. Make images for your website, catalog, or assembly instructions.

Scripting

Automate complex events with ease using the Python-based scripting language. Create components, access data sources, make user-interfaces, and save time with your repetitive workflows.

Andmehaldus

Alibre PDM is a fully integrated data management solution that helps to manage your designs and files. It includes versioning, where-used, rollback, search, rich metadata, backups, multiple users, local deployment, and much more.

File types

Open data from any CAD system, including 2D and 3D formats. The freedom to work with anyone regardless of their CAD system is a huge bonus.

Import
Solidworks, Inventor, ProE/CREO, Catia, Solidedge, NX, Rhino,STEP, SAT, IGES, Parasolid, DWG, DXF, SVG

Export
STEP, SAT, IGES, STL, OBJ, Parasolid, ZPR, JT, DWG (2D), DXF (2D), SVG, PDF (2D & 3D)

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