blender makes these blend1 files that’s like just copies of the current file whenever it saves smh
Rhino can do it very well.
A good CAD program is one that lets its user confidently do what the user wants to do.
Every 3D software explained and ranked (Rhino = 13:46-14:20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ80R1h3pq8
“3D artist”
What a load of tosh.
It’s an okay video but it takes comparing apples to oranges to a whole other level. There’s some mistakes as well: He complains that Rhino is expensive but doesn’t say the same for more expensive software.
All Rhino users that need a workflow for fabrication, if any of your models are anything more complex than a scissor, or require any kind of assembly, you MUST try Onshape.
Library of physical materials, standart components, nuts and bolts, sheet metal, BOM, drawings, deals with complex assemblies better than Solidworks, it’s insane how much it’s ahead of severak more expensive solutions.
The modeling itself can be a little convoluted and limited because of parasolid, but Onshape imports Rhino models, and they just work most of the time. I can’t imagine working without Onshpae anymore. And you can try it for free as much as you want.
(and most videos about it don’t show, but it has a complete dark mode too)
My workflow for OnShape is to prove out files that I plan to send to a SolidWorks user.
Rhino declares models to be fine, and they are most of the time. Yet, now and then, a complex bit of geometry will not import correctly into OnShape, which tells me SW will not see that object as solid. I track down the problem surfaces in OnShape, re-model those areas in Rhino, and import the revisions into OnShape. Repeat until OnShape imports it clean. Then I am assured that the SW users will have no complaints. (at least about the model file)
Plasticity is rigid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PNNbiVv7AM
I am far from saying that Plasticity is perfect, but the complaints about it in this video are complete nonsense and misinformed personal opinion.
The comments section rightfully is having a field day with this moron “reviewer”.
Well, anyone and their dog “reviews” software these days. This one is yet another asocial media dunce who has never worked professionally in industrial or transportation design.
Look at the channel content looks like bait videos
$5,510/year for 1 user (pay annually)
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That’s a mere 10 days of 8 hours junior designer billing.
But the real question is: how much work would be done and how much could you bill if that junior designer used for instance rhino or another much more affordable permanent license software?
Would you be able to significantly increase turnover by using Alias to justify the much higher costs?
One could express your exact calculation in another way: a Junior Designer would need to work more than 10 full workdays without creating effective income just to compensate the additional costs. And this would only be entry level Alias Design. If you want the “real” Alias (surface) it is how much? 12000 $/€ a year? That would equate to more than a month of Junior Designer.
I have onshape on my tablet works well but you need a good and fast connection
Working over the cloud with client work I don’t think many here are a fan of that
But overall awesome cad and works well with rhino if you worked with solidworks before this one is fast to get into I use it sometimes when I have ideas and don’t want to open the pc. It’s a great combination if you travel, at the library or watching movies and get any ideas
There are good reasons why large industrial design studios in Europe and Asia, but also tier-1 companies in those regions, use NX, Catia, or SolidWorks, why tier-1 automotive corporations use Alias, or ICEM, or both. For certain jobs, you need certain software. In my experience, paying €900 per month for NX, for example, is entirely justifiable, and only one of the many cost factors of running a business. When you visit one of the large sheet metal fabrication businesses in Switzerland or Sweden, you won’t find them using Rhino for various reasons ; )
Consider a good 3D printer with 24/7 service options, like an EOS FORMIGA P 110 Velocis, which costs €140.000, and you must depreciate it over five years to be on the safe side, or find an industrial equipment leasing company to lease it from, to replace it with a better machine in five years time, possibly sooner.
The junior designer billing I like to mention is just a crude yardstick. You bill a senior designer for more. You also bill the higher level services that you offer. With some clients, you can negotiate an annual fee that includes all work performed, usually excluding travel and accommodation.
A good CAD program is a program that is good for YOUR way of working and YOUR cost structure : )
Just out of curiosity, what might the reasons be? I come from an architecture background so I don’t really have an insight on this side of the universe of design. I have dabbled in some simple facade and product design with organic surfaces for which rhino seemed to be good.
Lack of tools for sheet metal fabrication and associated automation software.