The Exchange module will allow engineers to integrate DesignSpark Mechanical into product development projects spread across various software platforms. The first new module supports the import, modification and export of industry-standard STEP and IGES file formats, allowing DesignSpark data to be exchanged with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Catia, ProEngineer and AutoCad. On this basis, RS has worked with the software developer, SpaceClaim, to develop a pair of modules that extend the capabilities of the free package. The survey also revealed that 8% of users were prepared to pay to add extra functions to the free software, and 46% said that they might be prepared to pay. A further 12% reported that they were using the package personally. RS conducted a survey of its users and found that the biggest group are electronic design engineers (23%), followed by other design engineers (14%) and mechanical engineers (12%). The main use of the package is for prototyping.
Many of them are people who had not used 3D CAD packages before.
Since DesignSpark Mechanical 3D was launched in September 2013, it has attracted more than 160,000 users around the world. RS Components has expanded its free DesignSpark Mechanical 3D design software by launching two optional paid-for modules that add the ability to export designs in standard file formats, and enhance the package’s drawing capabilities.
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