FikusPlus 3dcad vs Siemens NX
FikusPlus 3dcad
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Siemens NX
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| Figure | FikusPlus 3dcad | Siemens NX |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D CAD Software | 7.6 (#55) | 8.6 (#7) |
| Assembly design | Yes | Yes |
| File formats | The brochure lists ACIS, STEP, IGES, ECAD, Rhinoceros, SketchUp, CGR, DWG, DXF, STL, OBJ, XAML, VRML, and 3D PDF data interfaces. | NX X Manufacturing Essentials can import, export, and visualize Parasolid, IGES, DXF, STEP, STL, and JT models. |
| Modeling method | direct | hybrid |
| Product purpose | FikusPlus 3dcad provides desktop 3D solid modeling for engineers and machining workers who do not want to specialize in traditional feature-based CAD. | NX is the heart of Designcenter, Siemens’ product development software suite. |
| Sheet-metal tools | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Metalcam recommends contacting a local distributor for technical support and also offers an International Support Group request form and remote support. | Siemens provides NX customer support and links users to its support center and NX community. |
| Supported platforms | Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, 8, 10, and 11 | Windows desktop; NX X Design is cloud SaaS and supports browser-based access |
| Surface modeling | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Siemens NX
- NX X Design Essentials, Standard, Advanced and PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
FikusPlus 3dcad
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Siemens NX
Siemens NX is a product development suite spanning design, engineering, and manufacturing. It uses hybrid modeling and includes assembly design, sheet-metal tools, and surface modeling. Windows desktop use is supported, while NX X Design provides browser access as a cloud SaaS service with built-in data management. NX X Design has Essentials, Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers, built on a common core with progressively added functionality. The tiers can share data without translation with other Siemens Xcelerator software. NX supports IGES, STEP AP203, STEP AP214, DXF/DWG, STL, and 3MF; NX X data exchange also lists JT, Solid Edge, and SolidWorks open. Design Copilot NX answers questions using documentation for the user's NX version and can link to documentation or launch mentioned commands. Other listed tools include virtual and augmented reality design, model-based inspection characteristics, sketch checking with automatic correction, and routed-systems design with rule checking. NX is paid, with pricing on request and a 30-day free trial; no free plan is listed.