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Wow this tutorial was a lot of work for not a lot of views😮 thank you for such a concise logical tutorial which is In one part (rather than 20 chapters
Great tutorial. I really like Alibre's dimension feature. The same tool is used to double-check a measurement or define. Much easier than measure tools in other software.
As always I come away with learning something new!! I didn't realize that when projecting a line on an existing sketch you can then make this line a reference line. I was always forgetting to delete the projected line and once I exit the sketch I would get an error because of open geometry.... This was driving me crazy!!!!! Thanks again for your time and another great video!!! Peter
This is massive!! Haven't been exposed to Alibre before, and I think I might start designing in atom exclusively for my 3d printing business, until I can afford a professional license. Freecad seems alright but this seems better.
It's an insult to compare horrendous FreeCAD to Alibre. FreeCAD will wear out your intuition and your mouse at 100 clicks a minute... and it will eat a high percentage of your life(no recoverable). FreeCAD is so convoluted, one wonders what drug those programmers are on. ...and good luck handing them suggestions... waste of time. The few hundred dollars you save will cost you 50 times that much... while you suffer the worst UI flow I have ever pained thru. After years of searching, I am so disappointed Alibre was not visible on the NET. It's actually the one which fits the bill! Get Alibre, hands down, your search is over.
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Just a thought. Why not get a version of Windoze (say 8) running in Virtual Box. VB runs on Linux very well and is well maintained. If one installs Windoze on VB without including an internet connection one can ignore the problem of viruses. However, in that state it is possible to include access to all your relevant folders on your machine (You have to choose which folders and make a connection - it is not automatic). I run XP and Win 7 to be able to use my legacy software and am about to install DOS 5 having just discovered that one of my useful old DOS programs could be recovered from the 5.25" discs. I shall probably be going mainline Linux if MS damage my computer set up one more time with their updates (My mate calls them Windows Upsets). I am not sure which version of Windoze is the oldest that Alibre will run on. Perhaps a question to Alibre help desk would answer that.
I tried running Alibre Atom3D on a virtual machine (btw, VMWare player is free for personal use on Windows and Apple but you have to pay for Linux version) Intel i7 3.4GHz cpu, medium class GPU running DirectX 12. Assigned 4 virtual cpu and 8GB RAM to the VM. Alibre runs but there is noticeable lag In response of the graphical interface. FreeCAD runs fine in this environment so I can only conclude Alibre graphics processing is more intensive and it does more things in the background. Performance monitor confirms the cpu frequently hitting 100%. From what I could find adding powerful NVidia gpu would not improve this much.
Best I have seen that is within reach of most of us... no need to download a trial... this does the trick. Been looking for this very type of software for a long time... parametric, perpetual license, no nasty cloud, no prescription, affordable.... Count on at least WIN10 since it needs more memory than WIN7 can handle. ...most likely a 64 bits machine with some umpth! 5i or 7i Or can a 64 bit WIN7 be fooled on a DUO processor? or does that still lack muscle if can? ...anyone knows... please chime in.
I always learn something new by rewatching these videos. Last week I "graduated" from parts design to Top-down assemblies design, it changed the way I design. My 3D printing result shows that. Is there a way to create macros in Atom license? or is it called scripting? Great videos as always.
JoKo, I don’t reach out often enough to those who unselfishly give their time and energy to creating informative videos. I am not blowing smoke when I say that the series on Alibre Design that I have viewed so far is head and shoulders above the rest. The length of the videos, the pace and the detail are the best I have seen and I can offer no criticism, constructive or otherwise. Thank you. I am a retired mechanical engineer and, now, a maker. I was first exposed to AutoCAD in 1983, v3, I think, 2D only. Well, you could fool it into making a wireframe 3D, but very primitive. The way engineering firms were structured then, the only engineers that did their own CAD were sole practitioners. I got away from it and am coming back to it. I just got started with 3D printing on a Bambu P1S. I love it. I have been shopping for a reasonable 3D modeling software package. Printing other folks’ creations is okay and there is some very cool stuff out there, but it just doesn’t excite me very much. I wanted something intuitive (duh), not cloud-based and it doesn’t have to be free, just reasonably priced. I tried to go the free route with my laser engraver, but when you put the value of your time into it, it isn’t free. My time becomes more valuable with each passing day. I have tried Fusion; great package, steep learning curve, but that cloud. DesignSpark; very clunky user/subscription interface and the free version is all but useless (unless I’m missing something, you can’t copy?). FreeCAD; UI was maddening, it may be great, but I don’t want to invest an inordinate amount of time. I think Alibre may be the solution. Your videos sold me, to date. I will start the free trial and then I just have to decide between lifetime and sub. Both have their advantages. A heartfelt thanks. You do a great job and I’ll bet you’re a hell of an engineer. Kevin Rhodes
Why thank you! What a nice thing to hear on my Thursday. Much respect for knowing 80's CAD, it was a different world back then and I always will think what it could do in the 80's was amazing. I may be a bit biased, but I sure love Alibre. I think it's just about perfect for the value it brings to the table. I agree- the Fusion cloud platform is less ideal than a local install where you can control your data. Thanks, I hope you're doing great, and I bet you're a hell of an engineer too.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, been looking for something like this, love the tutorial that came with Alibre, but felt something like this was desperately missing. Do you have any recommendations for additional resources outside of your channel? (Dont worry, will consume all of your Alibre and FreeCAD content, just would like some more)
Ha ha thanks for watching! Ken smith has done some great work with Alibre, here: ruclips.net/channel/UCzOg-hKS87ehTqZtU-vv6QQvideos Other than that, I've only seen a lot of content from the Alibre RUclips Channel. Hopefully the creator cloud will show this great software more.
I have two videos that could be along those lines. I have an assembly series, where I assemble things starting in video 3: ruclips.net/video/5r49rmYgvvg/видео.html I also have a video on explodes here: ruclips.net/video/bZdNMycxlkM/видео.html
I'm frustrated with freecad, Found Alibre, I'm in the free trial, followed one of the pdf tutorials, I'm really liking what it can do and with your tutorial and seeing what you've made with Alibre atom I'm impressed, also it's not a subscription or cloud based, buy it you own it, and seeing on their website Alibre workshop can do photo- based machining I can justify buying workshop and dumping my "subscription" to carveco, it's awesome you have very good videos and explanations I'm subscribing to your channel and watching over and over and over... I don't learn the way neurotypicals do, maybe why freecad frustrates me. I might try again once I get a handle on Alibre then I'll watch your videos on freecad
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Thanks, Yeah I'm currently on the 30 day trial of Atom. Even though I'm a hobbyist for 3d printing. Pro sounds like a better replacement. I can't really tell though since I don't have access to compare Pro to Fusion. I like the push pull, surface modeling, boolean , threads and gears in Fusion. Currently I'm recreating some of my models in Atom to see how it compares. I absolutely hate renting software which is why I'm looking for an alternative. But I don't want it to restrict me ability either.
@@Oliver1071 The pro does have surface modeling features, it's a different workflow though. If I need to generate complex surfaces I usually do it with a solid and then trim it down to a surface. If you are unable to get a pro trial after your atom trial, let me know.
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Wow this tutorial was a lot of work for not a lot of views😮 thank you for such a concise logical tutorial which is In one part (rather than 20 chapters
Great tutorial. I really like Alibre's dimension feature. The same tool is used to double-check a measurement or define. Much easier than measure tools in other software.
As always I come away with learning something new!! I didn't realize that when projecting a line on an existing sketch you can then make this line a reference line. I was always forgetting to delete the projected line and once I exit the sketch I would get an error because of open geometry.... This was driving me crazy!!!!!
Thanks again for your time and another great video!!!
Peter
This is massive!! Haven't been exposed to Alibre before, and I think I might start designing in atom exclusively for my 3d printing business, until I can afford a professional license. Freecad seems alright but this seems better.
I use Alibre for all of my 3D printed parts. It works great for all of the parts I design. (Motorcycle and Automotive Parts)
It's an insult to compare horrendous FreeCAD to Alibre. FreeCAD will wear out your intuition and your mouse at 100 clicks a minute... and it will eat a high percentage of your life(no recoverable). FreeCAD is so convoluted, one wonders what drug those programmers are on. ...and good luck handing them suggestions... waste of time. The few hundred dollars you save will cost you 50 times that much... while you suffer the worst UI flow I have ever pained thru.
After years of searching, I am so disappointed Alibre was not visible on the NET.
It's actually the one which fits the bill! Get Alibre, hands down, your search is over.
One of worst disadvantages in Atom3D that there is no boolean operation.
The software itself looks good but I have zero interest in returning to windows. I’d try it if a Linux version comes out.
I'd love to get this running on WINE. If you or anyone figures that out, let me know.
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Just a thought. Why not get a version of Windoze (say 8) running in Virtual Box. VB runs on Linux very well and is well maintained. If one installs Windoze on VB without including an internet connection one can ignore the problem of viruses. However, in that state it is possible to include access to all your relevant folders on your machine (You have to choose which folders and make a connection - it is not automatic). I run XP and Win 7 to be able to use my legacy software and am about to install DOS 5 having just discovered that one of my useful old DOS programs could be recovered from the 5.25" discs. I shall probably be going mainline Linux if MS damage my computer set up one more time with their updates (My mate calls them Windows Upsets). I am not sure which version of Windoze is the oldest that Alibre will run on. Perhaps a question to Alibre help desk would answer that.
I tried running Alibre Atom3D on a virtual machine (btw, VMWare player is free for personal use on Windows and Apple but you have to pay for Linux version)
Intel i7 3.4GHz cpu, medium class GPU running DirectX 12. Assigned 4 virtual cpu and 8GB RAM to the VM.
Alibre runs but there is noticeable lag In response of the graphical interface.
FreeCAD runs fine in this environment so I can only conclude Alibre graphics processing is more intensive and it does more things in the background. Performance monitor confirms the cpu frequently hitting 100%.
From what I could find adding powerful NVidia gpu would not improve this much.
Just about to watch. Missing the annotations only.
Thanks, added them in
Best I have seen that is within reach of most of us... no need to download a trial... this does the trick. Been looking for this very type of software for a long time... parametric, perpetual license, no nasty cloud, no prescription, affordable.... Count on at least WIN10 since it needs more memory than WIN7 can handle. ...most likely a 64 bits machine with some umpth! 5i or 7i
Or can a 64 bit WIN7 be fooled on a DUO processor? or does that still lack muscle if can?
...anyone knows... please chime in.
I'm not sure but I'll see if I can find anything
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Thank you so much... I found it will run on my 64bit WIN7(4GB limit) but only if used minimally... what VERSION are you showing?
@@DormantIdeasNIQ I recall the version in this video was V24, on windows 10, I don't recall more detail than that
Your voice is so soothing. Thank you.
Epic. Also thanks a ton for the grabcad stuff. Your design process is so clean
Thanks a lot!
I always learn something new by rewatching these videos. Last week I "graduated" from parts design to Top-down assemblies design, it changed the way I design. My 3D printing result shows that. Is there a way to create macros in Atom license? or is it called scripting? Great videos as always.
Thanks for these types of videos. I am a beginner with 3D CAD programs.
Do you know if Alibre is working on a true shape 2d nesting feature to optimize part placement for waterjet and plasma cutters?
JoKo,
I don’t reach out often enough to those who unselfishly give their time and energy to creating informative videos. I am not blowing smoke when I say that the series on Alibre Design that I have viewed so far is head and shoulders above the rest. The length of the videos, the pace and the detail are the best I have seen and I can offer no criticism, constructive or otherwise. Thank you.
I am a retired mechanical engineer and, now, a maker. I was first exposed to AutoCAD in 1983, v3, I think, 2D only. Well, you could fool it into making a wireframe 3D, but very primitive. The way engineering firms were structured then, the only engineers that did their own CAD were sole practitioners. I got away from it and am coming back to it.
I just got started with 3D printing on a Bambu P1S. I love it. I have been shopping for a reasonable 3D modeling software package. Printing other folks’ creations is okay and there is some very cool stuff out there, but it just doesn’t excite me very much. I wanted something intuitive (duh), not cloud-based and it doesn’t have to be free, just reasonably priced. I tried to go the free route with my laser engraver, but when you put the value of your time into it, it isn’t free. My time becomes more valuable with each passing day.
I have tried Fusion; great package, steep learning curve, but that cloud. DesignSpark; very clunky user/subscription interface and the free version is all but useless (unless I’m missing something, you can’t copy?). FreeCAD; UI was maddening, it may be great, but I don’t want to invest an inordinate amount of time. I think Alibre may be the solution. Your videos sold me, to date. I will start the free trial and then I just have to decide between lifetime and sub. Both have their advantages.
A heartfelt thanks. You do a great job and I’ll bet you’re a hell of an engineer.
Kevin Rhodes
Why thank you! What a nice thing to hear on my Thursday. Much respect for knowing 80's CAD, it was a different world back then and I always will think what it could do in the 80's was amazing.
I may be a bit biased, but I sure love Alibre. I think it's just about perfect for the value it brings to the table. I agree- the Fusion cloud platform is less ideal than a local install where you can control your data.
Thanks, I hope you're doing great, and I bet you're a hell of an engineer too.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video, been looking for something like this, love the tutorial that came with Alibre, but felt something like this was desperately missing. Do you have any recommendations for additional resources outside of your channel? (Dont worry, will consume all of your Alibre and FreeCAD content, just would like some more)
Ha ha thanks for watching! Ken smith has done some great work with Alibre, here:
ruclips.net/channel/UCzOg-hKS87ehTqZtU-vv6QQvideos
Other than that, I've only seen a lot of content from the Alibre RUclips Channel. Hopefully the creator cloud will show this great software more.
ruclips.net/video/bqYD9BhIPRE/видео.html
great help thankyou
SolidEdge have a free version lately. Maybe you would take a look at that software also.
Appreciate the video Joko! Do you have a video covering Mechanical Motion Constraints in Atom 3D?
I have two videos that could be along those lines.
I have an assembly series, where I assemble things starting in video 3:
ruclips.net/video/5r49rmYgvvg/видео.html
I also have a video on explodes here:
ruclips.net/video/bZdNMycxlkM/видео.html
Thanks so much!
@@pixalz79 I realized I have a little bit more advanced one here:
ruclips.net/video/Bb0Yr15OOL4/видео.html
I'm frustrated with freecad, Found Alibre, I'm in the free trial, followed one of the pdf tutorials, I'm really liking what it can do and with your tutorial and seeing what you've made with Alibre atom I'm impressed, also it's not a subscription or cloud based, buy it you own it, and seeing on their website Alibre workshop can do photo- based machining I can justify buying workshop and dumping my "subscription" to carveco, it's awesome you have very good videos and explanations I'm subscribing to your channel and watching over and over and over... I don't learn the way neurotypicals do, maybe why freecad frustrates me.
I might try again once I get a handle on Alibre then I'll watch your videos on freecad
I like Alibre for the same reasons!
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Debating on swapping from Fusion to Alibre myself. Is there anything that Alibre Pro can't do that i'd miss from Fusion?
@@Oliver1071 I'll be honest I'm not brilliantly familiar with Fusion- Maybe head to Alibre.com and test out the free trial?
@@JokoEngineeringhelp Thanks, Yeah I'm currently on the 30 day trial of Atom. Even though I'm a hobbyist for 3d printing. Pro sounds like a better replacement. I can't really tell though since I don't have access to compare Pro to Fusion. I like the push pull, surface modeling, boolean , threads and gears in Fusion. Currently I'm recreating some of my models in Atom to see how it compares. I absolutely hate renting software which is why I'm looking for an alternative. But I don't want it to restrict me ability either.
@@Oliver1071 The pro does have surface modeling features, it's a different workflow though. If I need to generate complex surfaces I usually do it with a solid and then trim it down to a surface. If you are unable to get a pro trial after your atom trial, let me know.
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