pay for it) many of these free tools are offered at least partly to 'hook' some users who will decide to upgrade. The simple answer is if you want more formats, upgrade to Spaceclaim (i.e. I wonder if designspark are open to suggestions for changes to future versions of the software ? As to export formats etc. it can crash though so regular saving of work is important.

This is also free as the name suggests and has lots of forum support. never used any modelling sofware to any depth before. Don't underestimate its power though - it's interface is very deceptive. It's a shame that no similar export option is included as it only seems able to output mesh approximations, which are fine for 3D printing etc, but no good if you need to transfer to another mechanical CAD package.ĭo try out MoI v3 as it's designed to be easy to use with only a little practice. So if your own package can do STL I presume you can transfer stuff over in DSpark 1 and 2īeing able to import STEP files is quite good as that's a Nurbs format (mathematically accurate to the original design). However, there is an STL import/export option in DSpark mechanical 1 The PCB helpfile is here but I couldnt find a mechanical helpfile Save as offers AMF DXF OBJ PDF SKP STL XAML JPG and PNG

If you have not managed to register at all then do so through the website and then try to start DSMīlowlamp - The open menu shows ECAD, OBJ, SKP, STEP and STL. Save the profile, wait a couple of minutes and then try again to start DSM.

If you have managed to register a user name/password I suggest you lo in to the DSM website and edit your profile. Peter - there seems to have been problems with registration.

Designspark mechanical 2.0