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Alibre Design Xpress 3D

Alibre Design Xpress 3D Solid Modeler

Alibre Design Xpress is a rich and capable 3D solid modeler for creating mechanical parts, assemblies and 2D drawings - and is free. Certain more elegant features, like 3D sketching and part Booleans, can be found in the paid versions of the Alibre Design product family. Alibre Design Xpress equips the person needing basic 3D design capabilities.

Easy to Use and Learn

The genius of Alibre Design Xpress lies in its inherent ease-of-use. Those that are new to 3D will find the tutorials, help and user interface intuitive to learning how to build 3D designs. Those that have used 3D CAD previously will be delighted at the functionality and richness of features.

Built-in Training

Alibre Design Xpress has a rich set of integrated tutorials that you can use to learn the product quickly. These are the same tutorials included in paid versions of Alibre Design. Furthermore, you can opt to attend online training classes a-la-carte or with a subscription. Or you may order a product or training manual for self-guided study.

Register to Activate Additional Functionality

Register your copy of Alibre Design Xpress to gain the ability to exchange data with other systems in formats such as STEP, IGES, and SAT. Registered Alibre Design Xpress users may also create assemblies with up to ten unique parts -- twice as many as unregistered users.

Registration is quick and easy -- you may register here on the web site, or just select the option to register Alibre Design Xpress in the registration options dialog shown when an unregistered copy is launched.

Alibre Design Xpress Features

Part Modeling

  • Intelligent sketching with automatic constraint capture (i.e., horizontal, vertical, perpendicular, etc.)
  • Feature-based modeling with parametric history
  • Powerful feature creation tools: sweeps, lofts, helix, holes, etc.
  • Mirroring and pattern creation

Assembly Modeling

  • Assembly constraints: mate, orient, align, etc. with auto-constrain mode
  • Exploded views
  • Interference checking, measurement tools, physical property calculator

2D Drawing and Detailing

  • Automated generation of 2D drawings of parts and assemblies
  • Bi-directional associativity - change the model and the drawing updates and vice versa
  • ISO and ANSI standard templates
  • Orthographic views including front, top, right and iso with hidden line display
  • GD&T symbols
  • Redline markups

Support and Training

  • Installation and startup assistance via telephone (972-671-8492, ext. 293) during the first 30 days
  • Online help
  • Integrated tutorials
  • Alibre Design Xpress User Forum access

Free 3D CAD software

Get started today, sign up for your free copy of Alibre Design Xpress.
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