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Spec sheet

Purpose
Cubit is a two- and three-dimensional finite-element mesh-generation toolkit for solid models, used for production mesh generation and as a research testbed.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Platforms
Cubit is available on Linux, Windows and macOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Free plan
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Trial
Sandia does not offer Cubit trial licenses; it directs commercial or academic users to Coreform for trial licenses.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Support
Cubit support is offered by email and mailing lists, but Sandia states it is not obligated to provide technical assistance under a Cubit license or use.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
3D print export
YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Animation tools
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Boundary conditions
The page lists Exodus II sidesets, nodesets and element blocks for generic loads and boundary conditions, plus interactive definition and visualization for ABAQUS and NASTRAN/PATRAN.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Download availability
The download page says customer download capabilities are currently being restored; other users with a valid license may request a copy by email and specify the version.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Eligibility
Sandia says its Cubit license is for U.S. government use and requires proof of a current U.S. government contract; other users are directed to Coreform Cubit.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
File formats
Listed formats include ACIS SAT/SAB, STEP, IGES, STL, AVS, Exodus II, and mesh exports for Abaqus, Patran, NASTRAN BDF, IDEAS Universal, Dyna3D and Fluent.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Geometry tools
Geometry capabilities include primitives, Boolean operations, web-cutting, healing, virtual geometry and interactive diagnosis and repair tools.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
License process
Government-use license requests go through the ASC Software Request form, and processing can take a few weeks.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Meshing
Meshing methods include mapped, swept, paved, triangular, hexahedral and Delaunay tetrahedral meshing, with automated scheme selection and sizing controls.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Platform access
desktopRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Render engine
built-inRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Scale
The stated goal is robust, unattended mesh generation for complex geometries, scaling to millions of elements and thousands of parts.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Scripting
Cubit supports command-line use, journal playback and batch mode, APREPRO scripting, and Python access to internal functionality through an API.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Sculpting tools
NoRead 22 Sep 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov
Support response
The support page says questions are usually answered within 24 hours and provides separate arrangements for classified-problem assistance.Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov

Plans and prices

U.S. government-use license Free There is no charge for U.S. government-use licenses of Cubit®. U.S. government use only · Proof of a current U.S. government contract required · Limited-term licenses available to companies under direct U.S. government contract Read 11 Oct 2026 · cubit.sandia.gov

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