Is Alibre suitable for mould-making ?

[ben_jackson]

BTW, I just found out that while there is a "$97" version of Alibre, that price point is only available with maintenance, so in fact the lowest price version of Alibre Design Standard is $197. I wish they'd been more honest about that. Makes me reluctant to buy it even if it is still a good value.

[BurrMan]

BTW, I just found out that while there is a "$97" version of Alibre, that price point is only available with maintenance, so in fact the lowest price version of Alibre Design Standard is $197.

197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.

[ben_jackson]

197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.

I agree. I just don't like hearing "$99" over and over and finally going to the shop to buy and finding no $99 and no explanation. It's worth $200, but the bait-and-switch will leave a bad taste in my mouth.

[tobyaxis]

197.00 is still an extremely good price for a Parametric modeler with the features that Alibre has.

This is true BurrMan but don't forget that there are specific functions and tools that aren't available in the standard version.

[BurrMan]

I agree. I just don't like hearing "$99" over and over and finally going to the shop to buy and finding no $99 and no explanation. It's worth $200, but the bait-and-switch will leave a bad taste in my mouth.

I agree. It is kindof prevalent now day's.....But I dislike it also.

don't forget that there are specific functions and tools that aren't available in the standard version.

Didnt think about that. I should re-evaluate the features available in this new package.

[ben_jackson]

Didnt think about that. I should re-evaluate the features available in this new package.

You really can't. The big items (like static FEA and a parts library) aren't in the "pro demo" even though they're part of "pro". My conclusion was that the quality of Alibre was uneven enough (good some places, bad others) that I wasn't going to risk buying the upgrades with no trial.

[tobyaxis]

You really can't. The big items (like static FEA and a parts library) aren't in the "pro demo" even though they're part of "pro". My conclusion was that the quality of Alibre was uneven enough (good some places, bad others) that I wasn't going to risk buying the upgrades with no trial.

I have Professional which includes the Parts Library, Photo Render, PDF BOM's, Prints & Solid Models, and Algor Design Checker. Professional comes with a lot which is why I have not upgraded to Expert.

In a few months I may need Expert for it's Motion API. With the Maintenance up soon it is going to cost a little more, but a real bang for the buck so to speak.

[scudzuki]

Regardless of what's missing from Standard vs. Pro and Expert, it's a hell of a deal for $200. I'm sorry I suggested it was only $97 and it sucks that they mislead you but I challenge you to find a competing package that does as much for anywhere near the price.

Joe