CAXA 3D vs TopSolid'Design
CAXA 3D
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| Figure | CAXA 3D | TopSolid'Design |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.3 (#64) | 8.5 (#12) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| Company | The maker identifies itself as 数码大方 (CAXA), a developer of CAD, PLM, and MES software, with research centers in Beijing, Nanjing, and Atlanta. | TOPSOLID is headquartered in Evry, France, and was founded in 1984. |
| File import and export | 3D CAD formats are described as supported, but not individually named on the product page; engineering drawings support DWG, DXF and EXB. | Reads Catia, Creo, NX, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, Parasolid, STEP, IGES, DXF, DWG, FBX; point-cloud formats .xyz, .pts, .ply. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Modeling | It offers parametric engineering mode and direct surface editing innovation mode, supported by its own geometry kernel and Parasolid and ACIS kernels. | It provides parametric and associative design, solid and surface modeling, direct editing, and a sheet metal design module. |
| Modeling method | hybrid | hybrid |
| Operating system | The product page lists Windows 7 and Windows 10 as supported operating systems for both license options. | TopSolid 7 supports Windows 64-bit, with version-specific support for Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro; Windows Home is not supported. |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Both license options list 400 telephone support, online consultation, and the CAXA community; the permanent license also includes a dedicated service manager. | TopSolid provides technical support, TopSolid'Learning, FAQs, a forum, and web help. |
| Supported platforms | Windows 7 and Windows 10 | Windows desktop; vendor download page lists TopSolid 7 installer for Windows. |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
Plans
CAXA 3D
- CAXA 3D Entity Design Subscription ServicePrice not published
- CAXA 3D Entity DesignPrice not published
- CAXA 3D实体设计Price not published
- CAXA 3D实体设计订阅服务Price not published
In their own words
TopSolid'Design
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