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Alibre Design is a parametric computer-aided design (CAD) software suite developed by Alibre for Microsoft Windows. Alibre is a brand of Alibre, LLC, a company based out of Texas.

About[edit]

Founded in 1997, Alibre began working closely with Microsoft in 1998 to develop the first web-based collaborative 3D design environment.[1] The environment operated on a web-browser and allowed multiple users to work on the same design simultaneously. Following this development, Alibre received a patent for 'System and method for solid modeling,' protecting their technologies for generating 3D geometries across a high bandwidth, distributed network.[2] Alibre's purported aim in this development was to give businesses a cost-effective way to geographically distribute teams by enabling networked design environments without incurring large capital expenditures.[3]

Professional

Alibre Design is based on the ACIS modeling kernel from Spatial, and a 2D constraint system from Siemens PLM, among other technologies.[4] It allows users to create modeled representations of concepts to facilitate design and manufacturing, with 2D and 3D functionality. Parametric solid modeling is driven by intelligent dimensions, meaning that the software automatically recomputes designs to accommodate changes to a single dimension, thereby maintaining the design's dimensional accuracy without necessitating manual adjustment of each dimension.[5]

Products & Features[edit]

Alibre's products fall into two categories intended for different users and applications. Alibre Design Professional has a basic set of features intended for users to get started with CAD, whereas Alibre Design Expert is a 3D and 2D modeling application suitable or intended for professional use.

Design Tools[edit]

Some of Alibre's key design tools include:

  • Part modeling to define the geometry of individual components
  • Sheet metal modeling to define the geometry of individual components created from sheeted materials, such as sheet metal. Software adheres to the real-world constraints of sheeted goods
  • Assembly modeling to define relationships between individual components for final assembled designs. Software analyzes the relation of components to assess real-word constraints and conditions, such as tangency or alignment
  • Surface modeling to create organic surface models
  • 2D drafting to convert previously created 3D designs into 2D engineering drawings for manufacturing, patents and design communication

Technical Support & Training[edit]

Alibre includes free training through a built-in help section in the software. Free training is also available via online tutorials and videos.

To get direct technical assistance for Alibre products, customers must buy a software maintenance plan, which gives access to support via telephone or online ticket system.

Compatibility[edit]

Supported Files for Import[edit]

  • STEP AP203/214 (*.stp, *.step, *.ste)
  • IGES (*.igs)
  • ACIS (*.sat)
  • Rhino (*.3dm)
  • DXF (*.dxf), DWG (*.dwg)
  • SolidWorks Files (*.sldprt, *.sldasm)
  • Autodesk Inventor (*.ipt, *.iam)
  • ProEngineer (*.prt, *.asm, *.xpr, *.xas)
  • Catia (*.CATPart, *.CATProduct)
  • Parasolid (*.x_t, *.x_b, *.xmt_txt, *xmt_bin)
  • Solid Edge (*.par, *.psm, *.asm)
  • Various image formats (bmp, dib, rle, gif, tif, tiff, png, jpg, jpeg, jfif, emf, wmf)
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Supported Files for Export[edit]

  • STEP AP203/214 (*.stp, *.step, *.ste)
  • IGES (*.igs)
  • ACIS (*.sat)
  • Stereolithography (*.stl)
  • DXF (*.dxf), DWG (*.dwg)
  • SolidWorks (*.sldprt, *.sldasm)
  • Parasolid (*.x_t, *.x_b, *.xmt_txt, *xmt_bin)
  • OBJ (*.obj) - via an add-on in Alibre Design Expert
  • SketchUp (*.skp) - via an add-on in Alibre Design Expert

References[edit]

  1. ^'Alibre Featured as Microsoft .NET Associate By Microsoft at Forum 2000'.
  2. ^'Alibre Patents Multi-Server Modeling'. upFront.eZine. Archived from the original on 2014-09-13. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
  3. ^'Alibre Introduces First Web-based Mechanical Design Service With Commercial Availability of Alibre Design 1.0'.
  4. ^Menezes, Deelip. 'Alibre Design Standard for $97'.
  5. ^'Alibre Design PE'. TopTenREVIEWS.

Further reading[edit]

  • King, Nelson (August 2000). 'Alibre Puts Design Online'. PC Magazine. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  • Rosato, D.V. (2003). Plastics Engineered Product Design. Elsevier Science. pp. 353– . ISBN978-0-08-051407-9. Retrieved June 26, 2016.(subscription required)
  • '(Can't access title)'. Volume 79, Issues 18-23. Machine Design. 2007. p. 12. Retrieved 26 June 2016.(subscription required)
  • Madsen, D.A.; Madsen, D.P. (2012). Engineering Drawing and Design. Cengage Learning. p. 73. ISBN978-1-111-30957-2. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
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Proven Finite Element Tools for Geomagic Design - A full-featured, simulation solution for linear static and eigenvalue analysis.

PreSys and NISA, advanced finite element analysis tools, are now combined for use by Alibre users. This full-featured package allows users to automatically convert Alibre CAD data into finite element models, define material and loading constraints and perform a design simulation. This type of analysis allows engineers to identify potential problems and improve product designs, reducing product development time and cost, while improving performance.
PreSys, a Pre/Post-Processor with a strong heritage, allows the user to create even the most complex finite element models easily. It is a full-featured, core solution that can be used on its own or with a variety of available add-on applications. The system offers advanced automeshing tools to provide the highest quality mesh with little CAD data preparation on imported or created geometries. All required analysis data can be created via intuitive forms.
The solver engine, NISA is one of the most comprehensive engineering analysis suites available and has been an engineer’s favorite for more than 40 years. It is capable of extremely accurate linear static and eigenvalue analyses.

Features:

Alibre Design Cost

Design
  • An Intuitive, Customizable GUI
  • High Performance Graphics
  • A Scripting Interface
  • A Tree Structure Layout for Model Data
  • Easy Import/Export of Geomagic Design Data
  • Complete Post Processing of Simulation Results

Linear Static Analysis

Static Analysis Features:
  • Selection of Efficient Solvers
  • Buckling Analysis
  • Interia Relief
  • Rigid Links & MPC
  • Interlaminar Shear & Edge Effects for Composite Elements
  • Multiple Load Cases
  • Isotropic or Orthotropic, Temperature Dependent
  • Layer & Sandwich Composite Material
  • Various Composite Failure Criteria
Boundary Conditions

Alibre Design Price

  • Specified Nodal Displacement (Zero/Non-zero; Translation or Rotation)
  • Coupled Displacement; Multipoint Constraints
  • Concentrated Force, Moment, Pressure Load, Thermal Load
  • Gravity, Linear/Angular Acceleration
  • Moving Load
Printed & Graphical Output
  • Displacements, Stresses & Strains at Elements & Nodes
  • Principle Stresses & Their Directions
  • Von Mises, Maximum Shear & Octahedral Shear Stresses
  • Averaged & Unaveraged Nodal Stresses, Element Stresses at Gauss Points & Centroid
  • Buckling Load Forms & Mode Shapes

Alibre Design Expert

Linear Dynamic Analysis

Eigenvalue Analysis
  • Natural Frequencies, Mode Shapes
  • Modal Stresses & Strain Energy
  • Multiple Eigenvalue Extraction Algorithms
  • Extraction of Zero Frequencies (Rigid Body Modes) & Coincident Frequencies
  • Viscous, Structural, Proportional & Material Damping
  • Capabilities to Handle Rigid Body Modes
  • Transient Dynamic Analysis
    • Time Dependent Ground Excitations, Nodal Forces & Pressure Loading
    • Nonzero Initial Displacements
    • Time History & Snapshot Output for Results
    • Generation of Floor Response Spectra
  • Frequency Response Analysis
    • Frequency Dependent Harmonic Ground Excitation, Nodal Force & Pressure Loading
    • Point-to-point Transfer Function Calculation
  • Random Vibration Analysis
    • Stationary & Non-stationary Input
    • Auto PSD & Complex Cross PSD Input
    • Numerical or Exact Integration of the PSDs to Compute the Covariance Matrices
    • PSD & RMS Response Output
  • Shock (Response) Spectrum Analysis (Seismic)
    • Multi-directional Displacement, Velocity or Acceleration Spectra Input
    • Modal Combination Rules
    • Absolute Sum
    • Square Root of Sum of Square or RMS Sum
    • Peak RMS or NRL Sum
    • Complete Quadratic Combination (CQC) Sum
    • Automated Mode Selection & Spectra Computation by U.S. Navy DDAM Method
    • Missing Mass Correction

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