Most engineering and manufacturing departments use more than one CAD system for various reasons. Most often, designers, engineers and other CAD users favor one particular system over another based on familiarity. However, that CAD system may not be enough to complete what is necessary and another system is purchased. When SolidWorks was first introduced to compete with Pro/ENGINEER (now known as Creo), they claimed that SolidWorks was easier to use and could do 80% of what Pro/ENGINEER could for 20% of the price. This statement was incorrect but the strategy worked, with many would-be Pro/ENGINEER users never experiencing it because they chose SolidWorks instead. Pro/ENGINEER at the time may have cost more but it’s capabilities of parametric (or history based) modeling have always been superior and produced better designed models. Here are three 3 popular myths about Creo and SolidWorks, and the truth behind them: Cost However, the late ‘90’s and early ‘00’s are over and CAD modeling has changed dramatically. Myth: Creo costs $15,000 to $27,000 for a basic license.Truth: Creo’s pricing is similar to SolidWorks.
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