SpaceClaim 2011 is the first-ever history-free, feature based mechanical design software, allowing for easy creation and modification of parts and assemblies, regardless on where they were originally created. SpaceClaim overcomes deficiencies and difficulties typical for history-based parametric software. It lets the users open and work freely with the designer’s model, without having to understand the method used to construct it. Engineers across multiple disciplines are able to immediately add their expertise to the design, rather than spend time deciphering the model or struggle with the software.

Features
* intuitive modeling capabilities for easy creation and modification of parts and assemblies
* CAD-neutral modifications allow interoperability between multiple CAD, CAM, analysis, and PLM systems
* includes IGES, STEP, VDA, DWG, and DXF data exchange
* open, modify, and save native files from AutoCAD, CATIA (V4 & 5), Inventor, JT, ProE, NX, Rhino, SolidWorks, UG (add-on)
* maintains relationships between parts, assemblies, and drawings
* component tree
* multiple design variations and configurations
* lightweight assemblies
* 3D markup capabilities
* associative 2D drawings
* Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
* Sheet Metal (in SpaceClaim Engineer)
* product manufacturing information (PMI)
* TraceParts® library of over 100 million of standard components (add-on)
* ECAD integration
* Rhino integration (click for instructions)