Can we have an opinion on the differences between Autodesk Inventor and Solidworks, and which is the most appropriate for layout? Thank you
Are there any linkoa contributors who can answer me.
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Hello
For the layout of what?
These are more mechanically and industry-oriented software, so not adapted to interior design.
If that's the point, I'd go for much simpler and free solutions:
https://www.kozikaza.com/plan-3d-maison
http://www.commentcamarche.net/download/architecture-decoration-220
http://www.sweethome3d.com/fr/
http://fr.homestyler.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vQ2y9vBMkA
If it is for the establishment of a factory, then both may be suitable (Inventor or SolidWorks). I don't know Inventor as well, but SolidWorks offers tools for managing large assemblies, such as the SpeedPak, which allows you to display machines without loading all the components into memory.
Watch this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYGVX8qEhqE
But be careful, SolidWorks has just changed its license renewal policy, and this is also to be taken into account when choosing, see this thread:
http://www.lynkoa.com/forum/solidworks/modification-de-maintenance-solidworks
Edit: seeing the nickname and the other answers, I think I was missing the point!
There is a specific module for wood fittings for SolidWorks developed by Calaware:
http://www.cadware-education.fr/solutions-metiers/bois-agencement/cwsbois
You should ask for a quote.
See these links among others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZqHXAgNvLc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFwmjZvKwcc&list=PLTExbYdveUkfxaveCAnsuQxNjrNet1gtd
There is a log playade
You just need to know what you're looking for, free, paid, visual, configurable
and why and what type of development
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SOLIDWORKS and Inventor are not software focused only on mechanics (and layout is an industry...).
On the SOLIDWORKS side, there are many customers in the world of furniture and layout design. This is partly due to Dassault's great openness to business partners (e.g. SWOOD Design and SWOOD CAM from EFICAD).
Not being an expert on Inventor, I can't say anything about this ecosystem: I will therefore let the specialists express themselves.
For more information on solutions in these businesses, here are some links to the dedicated Visiativ Group websites:
and on the EFICAD website: Link
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Hello
Having compared the 2 for a year, here is my opinion:
Inventor:
+ :
Links with Autodesk Robot Structural
Framing tool more finalized than Solidworks
Simplified programming language via the " iLogic " system
- :
No specific tools developed by the integrator (so hours to budget)
Less presence on social networks (therefore more dependence on the integrator)
SolidWorks:
+ :
Specific tools (MyCadTools – e.g . automatic drawing of structural elements)
Large presence on French, Canadian, German and English social networks (so fewer hours of support during integration)
Lynkoa platform very active for SolidWorks
French workforce mainly trained on SolidWorks in schools (framework agreement between the national education and SolidWorks)
- :
Less developed framing tool than in Inventor
Price
For the associated GEDT:
Vault:
+ : Good integration with AutoCAD
- : Workflows that are more difficult to administer
ePDM:
+ : More ergonomic and scalable than Vault
- : Integration with AutoCAD 3D to be developed
After that, it's only my opinion following the comparison of the two for 1 year.
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I know that Slidworks has a Solidwood module
After all, it all depends on the tools you have.
If you work with digital machining centers such as Homag, Scm or other, you should look at the software provided with the machines (Woodwop etc...)
Otherwise, Topsolid for wood is not bad too.
When I was doing layout, I worked with Autocad 2D to take over the architectural plans and redesign the shelves, reception desks etc... Then I switched to the machines' own software to program them.
So, see the type of layout you are used to doing, the machines you have, the evolution you plan to make in the future, and the budget you have.
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Seeing the nickname and the other answers, I think I was missing the point!
There is a specific module for wood fittings for SolidWorks developed by Calaware:
http://www.cadware-education.fr/solutions-metiers/bois-agencement/cwsbois
You should ask for a quote.
Hello
In my opinion, there are few obvious differences between Solidworks and Inventor. The two products are equal, with each their own specificities.
For example, Inventor allows you to work in projects. This is quite practical to find your links, background plans, nomenclatures etc specific to this specific project. Nevertheless, if you regularly have to juggle several files during the day ... And ba you have to close everything and declare your new work project to have access to it (annoying huh?)
In fact, it 's like with a car. They do the same things, have a few more or less options... and you just have to find the one that suits you well (when you have the choice)
The best thing to do is to define your own needs and ask for a loan of software to test them with (I don't know if it's possible though) or at least a simulation with your reseller with questions very targeted to your core business
There you go, I hope I helped you a little
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Completely agree with coin37coin about the project-based management in Inventor, you really have to understand the concept otherwise it can become frustrating to have off-project coins.... etc. But, there are no more problems when you manage with Vault (it seems to me).
Regarding the loan of software, it is quite difficult to get an idea in a short time, this solution is valid if you have time to train on it and you are accompanied by "knowers" during your various tests. For my part, 1 year allowed me to go around the 2 software programs by having a few years of use of these 2 software before.
To use what coin37coin said:
"The risk of testing several solutions in parallel is to drive several vehicles without necessarily having the specific driving licenses or really the time to do real tests in parallel with everyday life" [Olive (green or black?] in http://www.lynkoa.com/questions/choix-de-logiciels-cao-et-plm
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