The 3D direct modeling software for non-CAD experts that's easy to use, interoperable, and fast. SpaceClaim Engineer, the fastest tool to create, edit, and repair 3D data, just received an upgrade with the availability of SpaceClaim Engineer 2014. The most recent release seeks to address top customer requests and expand the capabilities of the software to help all engineers work more effectively in 3D. Available as of December 10, 2013. Additional SpaceClaim Engineer 2014 videos: Design & Other Enhancements Manufacturing Collaboration Sheet Metal See below for a quick snapshot of how the 2014 release improves the overall experience of SpaceClaim Engineer: Faster Performance & Increased Productivity 30% improvement for model load times, multi-threading support, and many other functions Live interference detection Improved drafting using parting surfaces and automatic splits Partnership with Algoryx to provide high-speed collision-based physics inside SpaceClaim (video) significantly faster performance - for many functions across the software including 30 percent improvement in model load times and multithreading support for several functions, including importing files. eliminate time consuming extra steps from any user’s process significantly faster performance - for many functions across the software including 30 percent improvement in model load times and multithreading support for several functions, including importing files. eliminate time consuming extra steps from any user’s process significantly faster performance - for many functions across the software including 30 percent improvement in model load times and multithreading support for several functions, including importing files. eliminate time consuming extra steps from any user’s process New Tools Pinned datums, axes, and points that follow the geometry from which they are defined for semi-parametric functionality Web-hosted model viewer Simulation New mass property driving dimensions New surface simplification tool Support for baffle geometry when transferring to ANSYS Workbench Orient and surface fitting for improved modeling with meshes Sheet Metal Unfolding torus forms Multi-edge hems Sheet metal blends Improved edge cleanup during conversion. Manufacturing Move Body and Align Create Workpiece Unroll tool for flattening developable surfaces Angular component measurements for sequential rotations between two faces. Expanded Interoperability Solid Edge translator & on-demand floating translator AMF export and import from AutoCAD layout space. Full support for new ASME 14.5 standard (GD&T) Drag to open a file from Outlook & free Excel plugin 3D PDF module